Awesome Things You Get To See in Kakadu National Park
Imagine a national park with expansive lush rainforests, fiery red rocks, and ancient Aboriginal art. Well, look no further as Kakadu National Park has all that (and more) for you to see! Here are some awesome things that you can see and experience in this World Heritage listed national park.
Ancient Aboriginal Art
Discover the Aboriginal history of the Bininj/Mungguy people through stories told by their painting on rock walls. What makes them so extraordinary is that it dates back to 20,000 years ago and is the longest recorded art of any group of people on earth!
Here, you get to learn about how the Bininj/Mungguy people established their connection with their spiritual heritage and physical environment. They paint with crushed pigments from rocks and you’ll find lots of animal paintings and even how they met European settlers for the first time!
Best place to visit these ancient rock art is in Ubirr, and you can get there by booking a day tour with a professional guide to make the most of your time!
Crocodiles
Northern territory is pretty much an animal lover’s dream. With the state being home to the largest crocodile population in the world (100,000 of them!), you might get a chance to see Australian saltwater crocodiles up to 6 metres in Kakadu National Park.
Considering there is one crocodile for every person in the Top End, you will most likely spot them in the wild. If you didn’t see any, don’t worry, cause they will definitely see you.
You can see crocodiles in Kakadu National Park’s East Alligator River through this day tour. Alternatively, you can book a multi-day tour to see crocodiles while enjoying a picnic lunch or by hopping on Yellow Water Cruises.
Waterfalls
Explore Kakadu’s magnificent Jim Jim Falls, with a height of 200 metres cascading down towering cliffs. During months where the falls is a mere trickle, catch a thrilling 4WD drive here and experience swimming in crystal clear waters of the plunge pool! The falls become inaccessible in wet tropical seasons when it turns into a thundering waterfall.
If you’re up for a little bit of hiking, you get to see the amazing Twin Falls. Tackle a challenging walk over large boulders and rough terrain to get here, and take a dip in the shimmering waters during dry season!
In Gunlom Plunge Pools, you get to see magnificent views of Kakadu’s southern hills while swimming in the warm waters of the pool. During the dry season, you can trek down the main pool and enjoy a nice picnic in the shade.
