Introduction
Kakadu National Park is acknowledged as Australia’s most diverse and stunning landscape and offers real outback adventure travel. It lies roughly 170km south-east of Darwin in the Northern Territory. The area is known for its strong aboriginal culture and has the highest concentration of aboriginal rock art in the world. Spanning over 19,000 square kilometres, this park is renowned for its stunning scenery, rich biodiversity and ancient Aboriginal cultural heritage.
The park's diverse ecosystems include lush rainforests, vibrant wetlands, rugged escarpments and vast savannahs. Visitors can explore the park's waterways by boat, witnessing a breathtaking array of wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles, water buffalo and a variety of bird species. The park's iconic Yellow Water Billabong is particularly famous for its birdlife, with thousands of migratory birds flocking to the area each year. Together with the wholly Aboriginal-owned Arnhem Land, the two areas cover almost 110,000 square kilometres.
Kakadu's cultural significance is equally impressive. The park has been home to Aboriginal people for over 65,000 years, and their rich cultural heritage is evident throughout the landscape. Visitors can explore ancient rock art sites, learn about traditional Aboriginal customs, and experience the deep connection between the Indigenous people and the land.
