Dennis S.
Yelp
A world class place to visit. But a bear to get to.
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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.