Kakadu National Park, Darwin, Australia (with Map & Photos)

It is to be expected that in Australia we will find ourselves in front of parks full of history and culture. Such is the example of the Kakadu National Park, located in the North of the country, about 153 kilometers southeast of Darwin. Recognized by UNESCO in 1981 as a World Heritage Site, this site is one of the most beautiful.

Kakadu National Park is not only one of the best vacation spots, but also a storehouse of knowledge in various fields of biology.

Kakadu National Park Australia
Kakadu National Park Australia

Arriving here, you find yourself in a completely different world with its own climate and special flora and fauna, typical only for Australia. The park is located in Australia on the Arnhem Land peninsula near the city of Darwin. A big plus of the park is that it works all year round, but the entrance is paid.

Kakadu National Park Australia
Kakadu National Park Australia

When visiting Kakadu, you can stay in campsites or go to the park's settlement - Jabiru. There are hotels, restaurants, shops, a bank and other infrastructure elements. Near Jabiru there is a visitor center, where any tourist will be told about local attractions and help to choose a tour. There is also a shop with handmade souvenirs in the center.

Kakadu Park has a huge area, so it is unrealistic to walk around it in one day. The abundance of sightseeing tours will not let you get bored.

Kakadu National Park Australia
Kakadu National Park Australia

In the park, you can ride horses through the monsoon forest, take part in a car excursion, or rent a jeep and go down to the Kulpin gorge. By the way, you can also spend the night there. But in every barrel there is always a fly in the ointment. So it is here. Every year during the rainy season, most of the park is flooded, so some tourist routes become inaccessible to vacationers. For water lovers, there is an interesting tour along the Alligator River, where you can meet real crocodiles and other diverse fauna. Be that as it may, it is quite difficult to explore the entire territory of the park and feel its power on foot or otherwise, so there is a helicopter tour in Kakadu throughout the park. An experienced tour guide will show and tell the history of each natural monument.

Kakadu National Park Map