What to do and see in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

June 28, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Discover the best top things to do in Kakadu National Park, Australia including Animal Tracks Safari, Arnhemlander 4WD Cultural Tour, Ubirr, Maguk Gorge, Guluyambi Cultural Cruise, Never Never Safari Tours, Jim Jim Falls, Yellow Water Cruises, Warradjan Cultural Centre, Kakadu Tourism.

1. Animal Tracks Safari

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5.0 based on 183 reviews

Animal Tracks Safari

Totally unique 7 hour interactive combination of Aboriginal Culture and Wildlife Safari, with a bush aboriginal guide. Gather, cook & eat bush foods, learn about traditional medicines and hear authentic stories. At sunset, enjoy a traditional bush food campfire cook-up, aboriginal-style. We have exclusive access to the amazing Goose Camp floodplain. This is a small, local business that directly benefits local Kakadu aboriginal people. It's authentic, non-commercialised and eye-opening.

2. Arnhemlander 4WD Cultural Tour

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Arnhemlander 4WD Cultural Tour

Arnhemlander an exceptional Aboriginal cultural & heritage day tour into Arnhemland. With an experienced guide, owned and operated by traditional owners. Meet artist's along the way at Injalak Art Gallery. Travelling into the Mikinj valleys stunning scenery and billabongs, wildlife. World famous rock art sites, escarpments, forests, birdlife, floodplains.

3. Ubirr

Oenpelli Road, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Australia +61 8 8938 1120 [email protected] http://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/rock-art/ubirr/
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Ubirr

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.

4. Maguk Gorge

Barramundi Gorge, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0822 Australia +61 8 8938 1120 [email protected] https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/waterfalls/maguk/
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Maguk Gorge

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.

5. Guluyambi Cultural Cruise

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Guluyambi Cultural Cruise

The Guluyambi Cultural Cruise is a unique boat tour on Kakadu's scenically spectacular East Alligator River. Take in the Wonderful pristine wilderness of this world heritage Landscape as you leisurely cruise up stream. An Aboriginal guide provides guests with an insight into their culture, local mythology, the river's abundant food chain, traditional uses for many plants and animals as well as the bush survival skills. Disembark on the Arnhem Land side of the river for a display of traditional hunting & gathering implements. Limited to 25 guests, the cruise ensures an intimate & personalized cultural experience. Departs Daily April to November

6. Never Never Safari Tours

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Never Never Safari Tours

4wd Tours in Kakadu. Explore the areas featured in the Crocodile Dundee Movies. See amazing landscapes, Aboriginal rock art, waterfalls, billabongs and wildlife, while on tour, and get a full understanding of the area with Wildman Chizo giving you the insights, legends and stories of the area. Dress up as Mick Dundee or Sue if you wish and get "happy snaps".Memories to last a life time.

7. Jim Jim Falls

Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Australia +61 8 8938 1120 [email protected] http://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/waterfalls/jim-jim-falls/
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Jim Jim Falls

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.

8. Yellow Water Cruises

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Yellow Water Cruises

A journey through Kakadu's wetlands Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu's most famous wetland, is located at the end of Jim Jim Creek, a tributary of the South Alligator River. The river system, which is the largest in Kakadu, contains extensive wetlands that include river channels, floodplains and backwater swamps. About one third of Australia's bird species are represented in Kakadu National Park, with at least 60 species found in the wetlands. Whistling Ducks and Magpie Geese are the most abundant. Our guides run a competition between themselves on who can find "the big five" on one cruise - all five species of kingfisher that can be found in Kakadu. One species is only 2 cm tall. There are plenty of crocodiles in their natural habitat, and buffalo on the floodplains. A huge Jabiru's nest is nearby, and depending on the season, Brolgas can be found dancing. Yellow Water Cruises, winner of the 2011 and 2009 NT Brolga Tourism Award for Major Tourist Attraction operates exclusively on Yellow Water Billabong. It operates year round and provides up to five cruises a day of 90 or 120 minute duration. The sunrise and sunset cruise are very popular and advance bookings are recommended. Often people undertake more than one cruise to see the changes in the wildlife at different times of the day. More should experience a cruise in different seasons. We can never guarantee what will happen on a cruise, but every time is a unique experience.All of our experienced guides are ticketed with the Kakadu Knowledge and are often supported by our Indigenous Employment Program trainees that give fascinating insights into how the Bininj people use the flora and fauna to support their way of life. Some guides have been with us for over 8 years. Yellow Water Cruises are the best way to experience the wetlands of Kakadu and it will be an experience remembered for a lifetime.

9. Warradjan Cultural Centre

Kakadu Kakadu National Park, Jim Jim, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0886 Australia +61 8 8979 0051 [email protected] http://www.kakadutourism.com/tours-activities/warradjan-cultural-centre/
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Warradjan Cultural Centre

The people from Murumburr, Mirrar Gun-djeihmi, Badmardi, Bunitj, Girrimbitjba, Manilakarr, Wargol and other clans have combined to create an exciting and memorable exhibit. The exhibit touches on hunting techniques by the clans, the recent history of the park, blood lines and marriage rights, tribal elder stories and the effects of white settlement in the Top End.Warradjan Cultural Centre is free to enter.

Reviewed By tricky111 - Perth, Australia

Close to Cooinda Lodge this Centre is displayed in a very informative way. It is free to enter and covers all aspects of Aboriginal life in and around this area over the years. the collection of items on display is very impressive and we would recommend a visit here to anyone who comes into the area.

10. Kakadu Tourism

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Kakadu Tourism

Spirit of Kakadu Adventure Tour: See the less accessible parts of Kakadu with Spirit of Kakadu Adventure Tours. Take an exclusive off-road adventure to visit the waterfalls, swimming holes and escarpments of Kakadu. The Adventure Tour offers 4WD all day tours during the shoulder and dry seasons in Kakadu. Flexible itineraries change according to access and time of the year. The tour has a modern fleet of 4WDs and meals and refreshments are provided throughout the day. *Note: This tour is not recommended for people who have a medical condition or children less than 8 years. This tour is only suitable for people with a high level of fitness and who are surefooted, fit and agile Footprints of Kakadu (The Southern Kakadu Experience): Sit back and relax as your guide takes you through the southern end of the world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. The tour includes a visit to the world famous Gunlom Falls and the stunning Ikoymarrwa Rock Pool. Finish the day with drinks and canapes by a private billabong. Flexible itineraries change according to access and time of the year. *Note: This tour is a low impact, non-strenuous tour and the perfect alternative for guests unable to participate in the Spirit of Kakadu Adventure Tour. Childred under 8 years are not permitted.

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