Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is one of the most breathtaking and extraordinary places to experience in Australia. Spread across a vast area of Northern Territory, it offers a perfect combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and wildlife. The landscapes are incredibly diverse, ranging from lush wetlands and cascading waterfalls to dramatic sandstone escarpments and peaceful billabongs. Every corner of the park feels like a new discovery, making it a destination that inspires awe and respect. What makes Kakadu truly special is its rich Aboriginal culture and history. The park is home to some of the world’s oldest rock art sites, which tell stories that are tens of thousands of years old. Visiting these sites gives you a unique opportunity to connect with Australia’s Indigenous heritage and gain a deeper understanding of the land and its people. Wildlife lovers will also be amazed at Kakadu. It is teeming with bird species, crocodiles, and other fascinating creatures. A boat cruise on Yellow Water Billabong is an unforgettable experience, where you can watch crocodiles basking and see flocks of birds in their natural habitat. During the wet season, the waterfalls are especially magnificent, with roaring cascades surrounded by lush greenery. Kakadu is also wonderfully peaceful, offering moments of tranquility and reflection in the middle of untouched wilderness. Whether you are exploring, learning, or simply taking in the scenery, it leaves you with a sense of wonder and appreciation for nature. Visiting Kakadu National Park is not just a trip—it’s a truly unforgettable experience.

Kakadu is the perfect place to spend a day with family, surrounded by incredible natural beauty. There are safe swimming spots where you can splash around and cool off, and plenty of shaded areas ideal for a picnic. The scenery is breathtaking, with stunning landscapes, wildlife, and waterholes that make every visit feel special. It’s a wonderful spot to unwind, share food, and enjoy the outdoors together. A must-do for families looking for both relaxation and adventure.

I explored Kakadu on a day trip from Darwin with Autopia tours. Our guide Aaron was super knowledgeable and gave loads of information on the rock art and some of the specious of wildlife we saw along the way. The park itself is stunning and you must go to the top of the viewpoint to take it all in.

Nothing else like it on the planet. Go up in a plane or helicopter and do a lap or two out of Jabiru. Do a river Yellow River cruise and try not to be eaten by a croc. Jim Jim falls is worth a visit. Play your cards right and come down in late April.

Kakadu is definitely a must-see before you die. Abundant wildlife and abundant scenery. I absolutely love the area and am so glad I visited NT.

Amazing wildlife including crocodiles and so many birds. The map you can get is really helpful to show where different things are. Very nice camp grounds and tours. Amazing to see the rock art too. Great hikes to beautiful swimming holes

Kakadu National Park, in Australia’s Northern Territory, is a vast and extraordinary landscape that showcases the best of the Top End — from ancient Aboriginal culture to crocodile-filled wetlands and dramatic escarpments. Covering almost 20,000 square kilometres, it’s Australia’s largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site for both natural and cultural values. Kakadu feels wild, remote, and deeply connected to the traditional Bininj/Mungguy owners. It’s a place where nature and culture coexist — ancient rock paintings blend with incredible wildlife and ever-changing landscapes from floodplains to stone country.

One of the flat out most unique places i have ever had the chance to visit. Wilderness as far as the eye can see, prehistoric reptiles roam freely and birds flourish, soaring effortlessly through valley and over craggy rock. Only saw it for 2-3 days. But could not reccommend visiting this isolated haven for wildlife enough.

I was up in NT for work and took a few extra days off to visit Kakadu on a small group tour. Wonderful way to do it as you had someone give you some history of the park and culture throughout the visit Wildlife every where you look. The scenery is spectacular and the waterfalls simply wonderful and refreshing to swim in after a warm hike to get there. Pick the season as when it rains parts of the park get cut off and mosquitos, bloody mosquitos. Even though the campsites we stayed in had fully netted rooms, the buzz of the mosquitos kept me awake most of the night on one occasion. It is a must see if you are touring up the top end

A world class place to visit. But a bear to get to. . Kakadu, where they filmed the Crocodile Dundee movies, is 200 miles east of Darwin, on the top of the mostly empty Northern Territory. There are a few motels/hotels in/near the park, so plan on at least a few days to visit. And plan your season. During the wet season many roads are flooded closed and wildlife is abundant. I was there at the end of the wet season, when the billabongs are drying up and the masses of wildlife are gathered around what water is left. It's amazing - tens of thousands of birds, dozens of crocks, wallabies easy to see, and plenty of other reptiles. Babies have been born and the migratory flocks are maturing and gathering strength to leave. Dramatic vistas to sit and savor. Aboriginal art easy to get to. Serious climbing or easy strolls, as you choose. I walked out to a billabong on my own at sunset and saw dozens of wallabies bounding near me, before sitting waterside with the sounds of nature all around. This is not a visit to make on your own. Take a tour and hear about the history of the area and what all the seasons are like. My tour went into lots of details on local Aboriginal culture. But the wilderness and openness is the reason to see Kakadu. Having seen it at the end of the wet season, I seriously want to get back for the opposite end of the cycle.