Oceania Australia

Kakadu National Park

Boasting diverse ecosystems, Aboriginal rock art, and walking trails showcasing unique wildlife and landscapes.

  • 12 km
  • 6–8 hours
  • challenging
  • Best May–Sep
  • Tropical Savanna
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The hike

Australia's largest national park, Kakadu, showcases diverse landscapes, from wetlands to sandstone escarpments. Hikes here reveal Aboriginal rock art, stunning waterfalls, and unique wildlife. Exploring this vast terrain provides insight into both the cultural heritage and natural beauty of the Northern Territory.

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Plan your trip

Best months: May–Sep

Permits & fees
Kakadu park pass required.
Getting there
Drive about 3 hours from Darwin to Jabiru; Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) is 30 minutes south.
Good to know
  • Walk in the dry season and start at dawn — it gets very hot.
  • Respect closed rock-art sites; they are sacred to Bininj/Mungguy people.
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Checked October 2026. Distances and times are typical for the route above; conditions, permits and fees change — confirm with the official source before you go.