At almost 22,000 sq km, Kakadu is the largest national park in Australia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set in sacred Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory of Australia, it encompasses a variety of habitats, as well as some significant Aboriginal rock-art, and is one of the country's most popular attractions.
At almost 22,000 sq km, Kakadu is the largest national park in Australia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set in sacred Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory of Australia, it encompasses a variety of habitats, as well as some significant Aboriginal rock-art, and is one of the country's most popular attractions.
WHAT TO DO
You will need a permit to enter the park, payable at the park gates. Permits are valid for 14 days and free for children under 16. Once in the park, visit one of the information centres. Park staff organise various activities including art-site talks, guided walks and evening slideshows. The Jabiru Travel Centre (00 61 8 8979 2548) organises four-wheel drive and boat-tours of Kakadu and neighbouring Arnhem Land. Scenic flights from Jabiru East and Cooinda and boat tours along the East Alligator River can be booked with Guluyambi(00 61 8 8979 2411).
You will need a permit to enter the park, payable at the park gates. Permits are valid for 14 days and free for children under 16. Once in the park, visit one of the information centres. Park staff organise various activities including art-site talks, guided walks and evening slideshows. The Jabiru Travel Centre (00 61 8 8979 2548) organises four-wheel drive and boat-tours of Kakadu and neighbouring Arnhem Land. Scenic flights from Jabiru East and Cooinda and boat tours along the East Alligator River can be booked with Guluyambi(00 61 8 8979 2411).
WHERE TO STAY
Kakadu National Park is divided into seven zones, each with its own hotels, motels, hostels and camping sites. You will be supplied with a booklet about the park including accommodation details when you buy your ticket.
Kakadu National Park is divided into seven zones, each with its own hotels, motels, hostels and camping sites. You will be supplied with a booklet about the park including accommodation details when you buy your ticket.
HOW TO GET THERE
AIRPORT
Darwin is the nearest international airport. It is a good idea to hire a four-wheel drive car from there.
AIRLINES FROM THE UK
British Airways (0844 493 0 787;www.britishairways.com) flies from London to Darwin via Singapore. The national carrier is Qantas (020 8600 4300; www.qantas.com).
WHO TO GO WITH
Austravel (0800 988 4676; www.austravel.com) organises three-day tours of Kakadu. It can also offer London-Darwin flights (via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur), and four-wheel drive car hire.
AIRPORT
Darwin is the nearest international airport. It is a good idea to hire a four-wheel drive car from there.
Darwin is the nearest international airport. It is a good idea to hire a four-wheel drive car from there.
AIRLINES FROM THE UK
British Airways (0844 493 0 787;www.britishairways.com) flies from London to Darwin via Singapore. The national carrier is Qantas (020 8600 4300; www.qantas.com).
British Airways (0844 493 0 787;www.britishairways.com) flies from London to Darwin via Singapore. The national carrier is Qantas (020 8600 4300; www.qantas.com).
WHO TO GO WITH
Austravel (0800 988 4676; www.austravel.com) organises three-day tours of Kakadu. It can also offer London-Darwin flights (via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur), and four-wheel drive car hire.
Austravel (0800 988 4676; www.austravel.com) organises three-day tours of Kakadu. It can also offer London-Darwin flights (via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur), and four-wheel drive car hire.
TOURIST INFO
TRAVEL TIPS
CROCODILES
There are two species of crocodile in Australia. The native freshwater crocodiles are usually shy but can become aggressive if disturbed. Do not approach them. Estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles have attacked people in Kakadu. Read all the estuarine crocodile signs and obey the 'No Swimming' warnings.
CROCODILES
There are two species of crocodile in Australia. The native freshwater crocodiles are usually shy but can become aggressive if disturbed. Do not approach them. Estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles have attacked people in Kakadu. Read all the estuarine crocodile signs and obey the 'No Swimming' warnings.
There are two species of crocodile in Australia. The native freshwater crocodiles are usually shy but can become aggressive if disturbed. Do not approach them. Estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles have attacked people in Kakadu. Read all the estuarine crocodile signs and obey the 'No Swimming' warnings.
WHEN TO GO
Here in the monsoon belt, there are two seasons: hot and wet or hot and dry. The best time to visit Kakadu is May to September.
Here in the monsoon belt, there are two seasons: hot and wet or hot and dry. The best time to visit Kakadu is May to September.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Visas: Every nationality except New Zealanders need visas. Tourists visas are generally valid for six months. Visas for less than three months are free.
Public holidays: New Years Day; Australia Day (Jan); Anzac Day (25 April); Good Friday; Holy Saturday; Easter Monday; Christmas; Boxing Day (except for South Australia).
Good buys: Aboriginal art, antiques, craft and design.
Local dishes: 'Modern Australian' food is an amalgamation of Mediterranean, Asian and Californian cuisine.
Good reading: The Songlines, by Bruce Chatwin, is a beautiful, elegiac and comic account of his experiences among the central Australian Aborigines.
Visas: Every nationality except New Zealanders need visas. Tourists visas are generally valid for six months. Visas for less than three months are free.
Public holidays: New Years Day; Australia Day (Jan); Anzac Day (25 April); Good Friday; Holy Saturday; Easter Monday; Christmas; Boxing Day (except for South Australia).
Good buys: Aboriginal art, antiques, craft and design.
Local dishes: 'Modern Australian' food is an amalgamation of Mediterranean, Asian and Californian cuisine.
Good reading: The Songlines, by Bruce Chatwin, is a beautiful, elegiac and comic account of his experiences among the central Australian Aborigines.
Public holidays: New Years Day; Australia Day (Jan); Anzac Day (25 April); Good Friday; Holy Saturday; Easter Monday; Christmas; Boxing Day (except for South Australia).
Good buys: Aboriginal art, antiques, craft and design.
Local dishes: 'Modern Australian' food is an amalgamation of Mediterranean, Asian and Californian cuisine.
Good reading: The Songlines, by Bruce Chatwin, is a beautiful, elegiac and comic account of his experiences among the central Australian Aborigines.
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