Top Things to do in Kakadu National Park
10 Nature & Parks in Kakadu National Park That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Kakadu National Park, Australia including Ubirr, Jarrangbarnmi / Koolpin Gorge, Maguk Gorge, Motor Car Falls, Barrk Sandstone Walk, Badbong Wodjmeng Sandstone River Walk, Koolpin Gorge, Jim Jim Falls, Anbangbang Billabong, Arnhem Land Escarpment.
1. Ubirr
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 887 reviews
Ubirr, home to some of the world's most outstanding Aboriginal rock art, depicting sources of food, wildlife and the creation ancestors. The panoramic views at the top show surrounds of Kakadu National Park, the East Alligator River and Arnhem Land, a view that is favoured at sunset.
Reviewed By L7839VIjohnp - Beaconsfield, Australia
Great place to view ancient artwork and to climb the top of the rock to view the open country side.Can easily spend a few hours here taking in the scenery and the history.
2. Jarrangbarnmi / Koolpin Gorge
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
3. Maguk Gorge
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5.0 based on 225 reviews
A short monsoon rainforest walk delivers you to this stunning location where lush vegetation and beautiful wildlife is found. A pristine waterfall that flows into a crystal clear plunge pool surrounded by steep gorge walls. Located only an hours' drive south of Cooinda and is accessed off of a 14 kilometre 4WD track off Kakadu Highway.
Reviewed By LozArthur - Darwin, Australia
Maguk is a great place for all sorts of travellers. The swimming hole is absolutely beautiful and great for all ages to have a dip. Highly recommend bringing a noodle or floating device as it's deep throughout the main swimming hole. Water temperature is perfect! There is a track that leads up to the top of the falls but has been closed this dry season. Camping is a simple bush camp with drop toilets. The road in is recommended 4WD but we went slow with our Subaru Outback (AWD) and were fine. Lots of corrugations as the road isn't regularly graded.
4. Motor Car Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By AdrianT-Perh - Perth, Australia
We visited here as part of a tour and after stopping for morning tea along the way as it was a fair drive, our first stop was Motor Car Falls which involved a 7km walk return with a great swim at the waterfall and pool at the end of the walk. Not the easiest water pool to get into but after a swim up to the waterfall which was running very fast we managed to wedge ourselves on the rocks and even got a free water massage for our troubles. Worth a visit.
5. Barrk Sandstone Walk
6. Badbong Wodjmeng Sandstone River Walk
7. Koolpin Gorge
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By LozArthur - Darwin, Australia
Koolpin is my favourite place in Kakadu. You need to obtain a permit to visit meaning there's not many people and you'll end up with the entire gorge to yourself. The water is just stunning and there are so many pools to slowly make your way up the gorge through. The campground is a simple bush camp with drop toilets that were decently clean. Highly recommend. - Note - Plan ahead as you need a permit to access Koolpin Gorge. Contact parks to arrange the permit.
8. Jim Jim Falls
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4.5 based on 272 reviews
Spectacular all year - see this area from the ground in the dry season, and from the air in the wet season.The Jim Jim Area is only accessible by 4WD during the dry season. Visitors can explore the spectacular and challenging walks or take a boat shuttle ride to Twin Falls over crystal clear waters (charges apply). Scenic flights are also very popular, and allow visitors to see the spectacular Jim Jim Falls, which are in full flow only during the wet season
Reviewed By stevel179 - Darwin, Australia
This was worth the trek over large rocks and boulders. The kids in our group are 9 and 12, capable of climbing and jumping and had fun. When we reached the end it was spectacular and half our group entered the freezing water!! Water was clear and inviting after the trek and cooled our feet. We would love to see this in the wet season! There was only a small tickle of water coming down from the top.
9. Anbangbang Billabong
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
During the sry season only. A billabong, paperbark swamps, fringing woodlands and sandstone plateau scrub feature along the Anbangbang Billabong and Nawurlandja lookout walks.Follow the yellow-tipped posts around Anbangbang Billabong to see lilies, waterbirds and stunning views of Burrunggui (Nourlangie Rock).
Reviewed By mazzaintazza - London, United Kingdom
We parked at the Nawurlandja parking area which also gives you easy access to the glorious lookout. Sunscreen, water and insect spray recommended. The billabong is a tranquil spot, and an easy circular walk on grass takes you round the water. Lots of bird life, a few wallabies,some gorgeous views. Keep your eyes peeled - my wife almost stepped on a snake! This walk was one of our Kakadu highlights.
10. Arnhem Land Escarpment
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
