What to do in Kakadu

Activities, attractions and tours

Kakadu National Park showing a lake or waterhole and a sunset
Ubirr
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Kakadu National Park which includes a sunset and landscape views
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Kakadu Attractions

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Places of interest in Kakadu

Kakadu is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Kakadu, and make it a breeze to explore Kakadu and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kakadu to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Kakadu attractions

Kakadu has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Kakadu to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kakadu.

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Top places to visit

1. Kakadu National Park

Experience one of Australia's best natural reserves at Kakadu National Park. Hike through sheer red-rock gorges, camp amid local wildlife or watch powerful storms roll across the sky during the wet season.
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Kakadu National Park which includes wetlands

2. Jim Jim Falls

Jim Jim Falls is a postcard-perfect cascade that feeds the Jim Jim Gorge in Kakadu National Park. Whether you embark on a guided or self-driven adventure, the Jim Jim Gorge Track is a must for any Kakadu experience.
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Jim Jim Falls which includes a gorge or canyon

3. Yellow Water Billabong

Experience the serene beauty of Kakadu's most famous billabong. Take a peaceful wildlife-spotting cruise, fish for billabong barramundi or marvel at the spectacular night-time starscape above.
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Kakadu National Park showing a sunset

4. Ubirr

Explore ancient rock art galleries, spot stunning tropical birds and take in magnificent views of the multihued escarpment at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park’s East Alligator Region. See fascinating paintings that date back thousands of years, depicting local Aboriginal creation ancestors and animals of cultural significance to the land’s traditional custodians.
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Ubirr showing a sunset as well as a large group of people

5. Nourlangie Rock

Rock art site and gain an insight into the rich culture of Kakadu National Park’s traditional custodians. Also known as Burrunggui, this ancient art gallery features fascinating paintings of animals and dreamtime figures, created by the Bininj up to 20,000 years ago.
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Nourlangie Rock

6. Warradjan Cultural Centre

Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre for a learning experience of local Aboriginal culture. Browse exhibits of indigenous art, enjoy a cool drink and inspect the circular design of the centre, which mirrors the shape of a Warradjan (pig-nosed turtle).
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Warradjan Cultural Centre featuring signage

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