Kakadu National Park – The Most Pristine Wilderness on Earth
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Kakadu National Park – The Most Pristine Wilderness on Earth

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Kakadu National Park is a relatively niche national park that is home to a diverse range of wildlife and natural landscapes. It’s a beautiful place with very few people around, making it perfect for getting in touch with nature!

Where is Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is a 2 hour and 40 minute drive from the capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin. It’s a great place for a self-drive trip, and Google Maps can help you get there easily.

Things to do at Kakadu National Park

For those who love crocodiles, be sure to visit Crocodile River.

Check with the visitor centre staff about the tides for the day, as the crocodiles come to feed during high tide. However, be sure to stay safe as these are saltwater crocodiles, known to be man-eaters. Keep a safe distance and observe them eating fish from afar.

For those who love both crocodiles and bird watching, take a scenic boat ride down Mary River Wetlands

The scenic boat ride is about 2 hours and it costs around $90 AUD. It also includes a tea and fruit self-service buffet after disembarking. This is one of the places where you will see a lot of birds.

If you enjoy vast natural landscapes, then head over to Nawurlandja Lookout.

It gives off a feeling of the surface of Mars but beware of the many mosquitoes. We lit countless mosquito candles at the campsite at night, which looked very romantic, but we were still badly bitten.

Gunlom Lookout is a cliff-edge infinity pool with stunning scenery and few people around. During the rainy season, the waterfall is very big and spectacular. This is one of our favourite spots!

Paddle a kayak to Baruwei Lookout, which is another park near Kakadu. The scenery is spectacular, and there are many kangaroos near the nearby campsites, which are super cute.

Lastly, there is Ubirr, which is home to ancient rock paintings. It’s very cool, and the area is also home to vast plains, similar to Nawurlandja Lookout!

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