Australias world heritage department of the environment and. Kakadu, australias largest national park, sees many visitors opting for a multiday tour. For more detailed maps of kakadu download the kakadu national park visitor guide it is a great guide detailing the walks in kakadu, how long to allow when visiting ubirr and nourlangie rock art sites and lookouts, shows all the camping areas, 4wd roads in kakadu along with facilites within the park. Mar 20, 2020 kakadu national park covers an area of 20,000km there are plenty of walks to choose from that will suit your fitness level and interests. Venture south to visit nitmiluk national park and nitmiluk gorge. Kakadu cultural tours and anbinik kakadu resort are owned and operated by djabulukgu association representing the traditional owners of northern kakadu and parts of western arnhem land. Near batchelor, 100 km southwest of darwin, the park is generally accessible all year sealed roads via batchelor. Map is not to scale and is only to be used as a guide. How to explore kakadu national park in northern territory. To be more specific, its almost 20,000 square kilometres thats nearly half the size of switzerland. Kakadu national park ramsar sites information service. The nomination files produced by the states parties are published by the world heritage centre at its website andor in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to facilitate the preparations of comparative analysis by other nominating states parties. Tourism top end cnr bennett and smith street darwin aurora kakadu south alligator goymarr interpretive centre mary river roadhouse southern entrance to kakadu national park bowali visitor centre kakadu national park gagudju lodge cooinda kakadu national park.
Kakadu national park is considered a must see for anyone visiting northern australia. The 10 best things to do in kakadu national park 2020. People flock to kakadu national park to spots crocodiles and birds, take instagramworthy shots at gunlom plunge pool, cruise yellow water billabong, take a scenic flight over jim jim falls, or learn more about the local aboriginal rock art, culture and history. Here is the best map of kakadu national park available, and also a printable. Hike to the top of gunlom falls, where you can swim in natures infinity pool, and ride a canoe. It is on the to do list of most australia visitors, and so it should be.
Park pass checks take place throughout the park, and penalties apply for non payment. The 5 best hotels in kakadu national park for 2020 with. To get the most out of a visit to kakadu requires either a lot of time or some insider knowledge. And the map i like best should have loaded below for you by now.
Map of kakadu national park hotels and attractions on a. Follow the natures way drive loop to take in litchfield national park. The uranium is legally owned by the australian government, and is sold internationally, having a large effect on the australian economy. Kakadu national park is in the northern territory of australia, 171 km southeast of darwin. This page shows the location of kakadu hwy, jabiru nt, australia on a detailed terrain map. Over the course of four to seven days, as well as travelling through kakadu national park, youll visit the town of katherine, nitmiluk national park and litchfield national park, taking in the best of the top ends natural beauty. Kakadu national park travel northern territory, australia.
The world heritage criteria current in 1992 and against which kakadu national park was most recently inscribed remain the formal criteria for this. Maps of kakadu national park australia, kakadu national park information, kakadu tours and selfdrive thru kakadu national park in northern territory. Kakadus geological attractions clues to the geological history of kakadu are found throughout the park escarpment 140 million years ago kakadu was under a shallow sea. Map of kakadu national park northern territory australia travel guide on darwin in northern territory australia darwin airport for 1 day or more car hire external link to airport rentals darwin 4wd camper hire darwin motorhome hire fact sheet jim jim falls and twin falls in kakadu pdf file. Due to heavy rains from time to time, some areas were flooded and therefore closed such as jim jim and twin falls. Kakadu national park, australia a detailed guide to kakadu np. Where is litchfield at litchfield national park in northern.
If you are looking for a physical map of kakadu national park that you can take with you on your trip i have good news. If you are looking for a physical map of kakadu national park that you can take with you on your trip i. Some car hire companies will not allow you to drive a 2wd on unsealed roads like those to two mile hole, kubara, yurmikmik and gunlom, so you may still need a 4wd. Best trails in kakadu national park northern territory. Kakadu national park has many different ecological areas, and many different plant and animal species. Kakadu national park documents unesco world heritage.
Kakadu and litchfield national parks short break by aat. The site contains a richness of archaeological sites and items, and an ongoing living culture is maintained by the traditional owners of kakadu national park today who display a fundamental connection with the wetlands of the ramsar site. Experience kakadu national park, an area of great natural beauty and sweeping landscapes on this 2day trip from darwin. Where is litchfield at litchfield national park in. The mining has been controversial, due to the widespread publicity regarding the potential danger of nuclear power and. It is the second largest national park in the world. Where is kakadu national park and what does kakadu mean. The distinctive tick logo displayed by accredited tourism businesses provides you with an assurance that the tourism business has a proven commitment to the highest quality of service. Getting around kakadu national park parks australia.
Kakadu national park visitors guide to kakadu kakadu. Find a self drive 4wd hire, camper, motorhome or camper rental to go to litchfeild national park in australia see our specials on the search pad on the left or email and ask us for a choice of australia selfdrive rentals with our specials and promtional offers available. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and. Kakadu circle trips this map at the bottom of this page shows the relative locations of our four long circle routes and gives an indication of just how far you can get from vehicular tracks. Kakadu national park world heritage values kakadu national park was first inscribed on the world heritage list in 1981, and was subsequently expanded and reinscribed in 1987, and again in 1992. This is an international register of properties that are recognised as having outstanding cultural or natural values of international significance. Understanding climatechange adaptation on kakadu national park, using a combined diagnostic and modelling framework. But australias kakadu sees seasons of varied extremes so varied, in fact, that the parks longtime aboriginal inhabitants have divided the year into six distinct seasons. From street and road map to highresolution satellite. Kakadu map of the national park showing main points of interest, 4wd roads and waterways. Located at the top end of australia northern territory, this protected national park is enormous and spanning over 19,000kms which is nearly half the size of switzerland. Kakadu tourism is an indigenous owned collection of kakadu wetland cruises, 4wd kakadu tours, cultural experiences and kakadu accommodation. Welcome to the aboriginal lands of kakadu national park, a jointly managed. The main natural features protected within the national park include.
Book the best kakadu national park hotels on tripadvisor. Cruise the yellow water billabong and east alligator river with a local guide, and keep an eye out for crocodiles and other local wildlife. Take the worry out of trip planning with expert tips from kakadu rangers. Pdf understanding climatechange adaptation on kakadu. Here you can download the official kakadu map on pdf. Oct 08, 2017 people flock to kakadu national park to spots crocodiles and birds, take instagramworthy shots at gunlom plunge pool, cruise yellow water billabong, take a scenic flight over jim jim falls, or learn more about the local aboriginal rock art, culture and history. Welcome to the aboriginal lands of kakadu national park. The bark hut inn wildman wilderness lodge bamurru plains. Landforms of the kakadu region there are six main landforms in kakadu national park.
For more information go to the kakadu walks page at the parks australia website. Kakadu national park, located in the northern territory of australia, possesses within its boundaries a number of large uranium deposits. We are the largest national park in australia, covering almost 20,000 square kilometres. Kakadu national park world heritage values nomination of.
Like many world heritage sites around the world, a park use helps maintain worldbest management practices and facilities for the more than 200,000 visitors who experience kakadu each year. Map of kakadu national park in northern territory australia. Kakadu national park simple english wikipedia, the free. Kakadu national park reintroduced a park entry fee in 2010 to help manage the natural and cultural values of the park environment and improve visitor services. We came to kakadu national park during wet season december when forests were green, waterfalls raging, not many people around and weather was cool. Map of kakadu national park northern territory australia travel guide on darwin in northern territory australia darwin airport for 1 day or more car hire external link to airport rentals. Kakadu national park the map on this page shows the entire park and the areas where we walk. The sea cliffs forming the shoreline are now the dramatic escarpment wall that can be seen at gunlom, jim jim, and twin falls and from the gunwardewarde lookout at nourlangie. Kakadu and litchfield national parks short break includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
In particular they acknowledge bininjmungguy, parks australia staff, the northern land council, and the northern territory and australian. Explore kakadu national park holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. The kakadu national park board of management wrote this. This tour is ideal for those short on time or on a budget. Kakadu national park australia visitors maps travel in kakadu. Map and guide to kakadu national park and to the jim jim. Things to do in darwin crocosaurus cove darwin is a great way to spend hours if you have a layover in darwin or overnight and need a time filler.
Landforms of the kakadu region charles darwin university. Heading northeast you can see the rugged wonder of arnhem land you will need a permit. Kakadu cultural tours and anbinik kakadu resort are owned and operated by djabulukgu association representing the traditional owners. This page shows the location of kakadu hwy, jabiru nt, australia on a detailed satellite map. Topographic map index and sales williss walkabouts. With the discovery tour kakadu and litchfield national parks short break, you have a 3 day tour package taking you through darwin, australia and 4 other destinations in australia. Ubirr aboriginal art walk northern territory, australia.
But australias kakadu sees seasons of varied extremes so varied, in fact, that the park s longtime aboriginal inhabitants have divided the year into six distinct seasons. It is about 200 kilometres from north to south, and more than 100 kilometres from east to west. There are plenty of walks to choose from that will suit your fitness level and interests. Sep 09, 2018 aboriginal people have occupied the kakadu area for at least 50,000 years and kakadu national park has some of the best examples of aboriginal rock art in australia which depicts the areas social, cultural and natural history. Here are a few intriguing facts about kakadu worth knowing. Kakadu national park documents unesco world heritage centre. The cultural and natural values of kakadu national park were recognised internationally when the park was placed on the unesco world heritage list. Kakadu national park australia visitors maps travel in. Physical kakadu national park map printable kakadu maps. Kakadu national park map kakadu national park australia. Printed maps are available at several visitor centres in the park, or from the tourist centre in bennett st darwin. There are more than 5,000 recorded art sites with nourlangie and ubirr among the most visited locations in the park. The name kakadu comes from gagadju, the name of an aboriginal language spoken in the northern part of the park.
From street and road map to highresolution satellite imagery of kakadu national park. The 10 best kakadu national park tours tripadvisor. An archaeological and ethnological reserve jointly managed by its traditional aboriginal owners and the northern territory commonwealth, it holds the stories of an ancient people as well as some of the most spectacular creations nature has to offer. Aboriginal people have occupied the kakadu area for at least 50,000 years and kakadu national park has some of the best examples of aboriginal rock art in australia which depicts the areas social, cultural and natural history. The guide is a pdf document and you need adobe acrobat reader to view and. Looking for a great trail in kakadu national park, northern territory.
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