Kakadu National Park
- Posted in Northern Territory
Nov 08
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I don’t think that there is anyone in Australia that hasn’t heard of Kakadu National Park! However, for those of you that must be living under a rock and haven’t, here is just a slice of what you can expect of Australia’s most culturally significant and well-known World Heritage Area.
Kakadu is managed jointly by its Aboriginal traditional owners and the Director of National Parks. Kakadu National Park is (after Uluru) the natural highlight of the Northern Territory of Australia, located in the far northern reaches of the country. It is situated approximately 200 kilometres east of Darwin along a sealed highway, which means that you can pick up your car rental from here and head out. When travelling from Darwin, you can enter Kakadu from the north via the Arnhem Highway, which offers a stunning outback drive that you won’t quickly forget.
The park spans 200 kilometres from the north to the south, and 100 kilometres from east to west. From rugged sandstone escarpments, to extensive woodlands and vast wetlands, this cultural landscape will simply take your breath away. The park gained world heritage status for its outstanding cultural and natural values, and this could not be any more apparent!
Highlights of Kakadu include a collection of some of the finest and most extensive rock art, in the world, the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, which contains displays and information on many aspects of the Aboriginal culture of the region, and Gunlon, a stunning waterfall that can either be viewed from the plunge pool at the base or from the top, where you can explore the amazing stone country. The park is also home to some world-renowned walking tracks and a remarkable variety and concentration of native Australian wildlife. All these natural highlights will make your Kakadu experience one to remember for many years to come.
The best way to get to and around Kakadu National Park is with a car rental. This will give you the freedom to explore every inch, nook and cranny of this one-of-a-kind Australian masterpiece.
