Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kakadu January 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kakadu](https://expedia.co.uk/Kakadu-Hotels.d6052540.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Kakadu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kakadu.d6052540.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kakadu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kakadu.d6052540.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Kakadu ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kakadu Types of activities [Kakadu travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kakadu.dx6052540) ![Kakadu National Park showing a lake or waterhole and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74411-Kakadu-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ubirr](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74579-Ubirr.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kakadu](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477279-Kakadu-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kakadu National Park which includes a sunset and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74404-Kakadu-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Australia featuring a beach and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/251000/251293-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Kakadu Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Kakadu has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Kakadu, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Kakadu with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### 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. If you’re planning a visit to Kakadu, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Kakadu. #### 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. Looking for things to do in Kakadu can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Kakadu or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kakadu attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kakadu-National-Park-Northern-Territory.d6086829.Attraction) ![Cooinda which includes landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086829/34694f8b-a19a-4667-a13b-3c0687ae190c.jpg) ### 2\. 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yellow-Water-Billabong-Kakadu.d6157041.Attraction) ![Kakadu National Park showing wetlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157041/1db40589-55d3-4df9-955b-797512ef54a1.jpg) ### 3\. 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jim-Jim-Falls-Kakadu.d6157045.Attraction) ![Jim Jim Falls featuring a river or creek and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157045/96292d19-2965-470f-8002-ee27993b3868.jpg) ### 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ubirr-Kakadu.d6157049.Attraction) ![Ubirr which includes a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157049/0c618052-e1b3-43c1-a4f2-6279d3857def.jpg) ### 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nourlangie-Rock-Kakadu.d6157047.Attraction) ![Nourlangie Rock](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157047/2d48a3ff-c536-4647-9e65-b7de2abb4bc8.jpg) ### 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). [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warradjan-Cultural-Centre-Kakadu.d6157043.Attraction) ![Warradjan Cultural Centre featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157043/7e4be19c-0814-43fb-8ad2-0d5991ea3eb4.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Kakadu | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu](/things-to-do/yellow-water-cruise-kakadu.a1397570.activity-details): £53 | | Top 5 things to do | [Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu](/things-to-do/yellow-water-cruise-kakadu.a1397570.activity-details)[Jabiru 30 minute Scenic Flight](/things-to-do/jabiru-30-minute-scenic-flight.a48946010.activity-details)[Kakadu National Park with Rock Art Top End Day Trip from Darwin](/things-to-do/kakadu-national-park-with-rock-art-top-end-day-trip-from-darwin.a4106061.activity-details)[Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour](/things-to-do/kakadu-wildlife-rock-art-with-optional-crocodile-cruise-small-group-tour.a4106065.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu](/things-to-do/yellow-water-cruise-kakadu.a1397570.activity-details) | | With kids | [Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu](/things-to-do/yellow-water-cruise-kakadu.a1397570.activity-details)[Jabiru 30 minute Scenic Flight](/things-to-do/jabiru-30-minute-scenic-flight.a48946010.activity-details)[Kakadu National Park with Rock Art Top End Day Trip from Darwin](/things-to-do/kakadu-national-park-with-rock-art-top-end-day-trip-from-darwin.a4106061.activity-details)[Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour](/things-to-do/kakadu-wildlife-rock-art-with-optional-crocodile-cruise-small-group-tour.a4106065.activity-details) | ## What to do in Kakadu --- ### Popular places to visit ![Kakadu National Park showing a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74410-Kakadu-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yellow Water Billabong Experience quintessential Kakadu in these diverse wetlands, where you can spot kingfishers, crocodiles and dazzling constellations from a cruise ship. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yellow-Water-Billabong-Kakadu.d6157041.Attraction) ![Jim Jim Falls which includes a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74571-Jim-Jim-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jim Jim Falls Hike a breathtaking trail through a gorge to reach these falls, which cascade from one of Kakadu National Park's most spectacular cliffs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jim-Jim-Falls-Kakadu.d6157045.Attraction) ![Ubirr showing a sunset as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74575-Ubirr.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ubirr Learn about the local Aboriginal Creation story and see a breathtaking sunset at this ancient rock art gallery, set amid sandstone outcrops and stunning floodplains. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ubirr-Kakadu.d6157049.Attraction) ![Kakadu National Park which includes a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74669-Twin-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Twin Falls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Twin Falls during your travels in Kakadu. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Twin-Falls-Kakadu.d553248635919603228.Attraction) ![Nourlangie Rock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74449-Jabiru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nourlangie Rock See dreamtime figures and learn about a deep cultural connection that spans thousands of years at this ancient rock art site on a sandstone escarpment. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nourlangie-Rock-Kakadu.d6157047.Attraction) ![Kakadu National Park showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74639-Bowali-Visitors-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bowali Visitors Centre After visiting Bowali Visitors Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kakadu. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowali-Visitors-Centre-Kakadu.d553248621562247985.Attraction) ![Warradjan Cultural Centre featuring signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74614-Warradjan-Cultural-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Warradjan Cultural Centre Discover the hunting techniques, seasonal secrets and artistic heritage of the traditional Aboriginal owners of Kakadu. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Warradjan-Cultural-Centre-Kakadu.d6157043.Attraction) #### Mamukala Wetlands Explore the great outdoors at Mamukala Wetlands, a lovely green space in South Alligator River. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mamukala-Wetlands-Kakadu.d6200674.Attraction) #### Maguk Gorge Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Maguk Gorge during your travels in Kakadu. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maguk-Gorge-Kakadu.d553248621562247984.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Kakadu ![Kakadu National Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74418-Kakadu-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cooinda ![Nourlangie Rock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74449-Jabiru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jabiru ![Photo by LesleyHC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/913316bd78d412f8b5c5180a37d4c0a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Point Stuart ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kakadu worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Kakadu? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Kakadu? ### Is three days enough to stay in Kakadu? ### What are some activities to do in Kakadu with kids? > - [Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yellow-water-cruise-kakadu.a1397570.activity-details) > - [Jabiru 30 minute Scenic Flight](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jabiru-30-minute-scenic-flight.a48946010.activity-details) > - [Kakadu National Park with Rock Art Top End Day Trip from Darwin](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kakadu-national-park-with-rock-art-top-end-day-trip-from-darwin.a4106061.activity-details) > - [Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kakadu-wildlife-rock-art-with-optional-crocodile-cruise-small-group-tour.a4106065.activity-details) ### What to do in Kakadu for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Kakadu? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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