What to do in Kakadu

Activities, attractions and tours

Kakadu National Park showing a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Kakadu National Park showing a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Ubirr
Kakadu which includes a lake or waterhole, a waterfall and a sandy beach
Kakadu National Park featuring a sunset and landscape views

Kakadu Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Kakadu has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Kakadu is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kakadu to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Kakadu Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kakadu.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kakadu attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Top places to visit

1. Kakadu National Park

Experience one of Australia's best natural reserves at Kakadu National Park. Hike through sheer red-rock gorges, camp amid local wildlife or watch powerful storms roll across the sky during the wet season.
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Kakadu National Park featuring wetlands

2. Yellow Water Billabong

Experience the serene beauty of Kakadu's most famous billabong. Take a peaceful wildlife-spotting cruise, fish for billabong barramundi or marvel at the spectacular night-time starscape above.
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Kakadu National Park featuring a sunset

3. Jim Jim Falls

Jim Jim Falls is a postcard-perfect cascade that feeds the Jim Jim Gorge in Kakadu National Park. Whether you embark on a guided or self-driven adventure, the Jim Jim Gorge Track is a must for any Kakadu experience.
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Jim Jim Falls which includes a gorge or canyon

4. Ubirr

Explore ancient rock art galleries, spot stunning tropical birds and take in magnificent views of the multihued escarpment at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park’s East Alligator Region. See fascinating paintings that date back thousands of years, depicting local Aboriginal creation ancestors and animals of cultural significance to the land’s traditional custodians.
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Ubirr showing a sunset

5. Nourlangie Rock

Rock art site and gain an insight into the rich culture of Kakadu National Park’s traditional custodians. Also known as Burrunggui, this ancient art gallery features fascinating paintings of animals and dreamtime figures, created by the Bininj up to 20,000 years ago.
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Nourlangie Rock

6. Warradjan Cultural Centre

Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre for a learning experience of local Aboriginal culture. Browse exhibits of indigenous art, enjoy a cool drink and inspect the circular design of the centre, which mirrors the shape of a Warradjan (pig-nosed turtle).
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Warradjan Cultural Centre featuring signage

What to do in Kakadu

Discover the most popular places to visit in Kakadu

Kakadu National Park featuring a sunset

Yellow Water Billabong

Experience quintessential Kakadu in these diverse wetlands, where you can spot kingfishers, crocodiles and dazzling constellations from a cruise ship.

Yellow Water Billabong
Jim Jim Falls which includes a gorge or canyon

Jim Jim Falls

Hike a breathtaking trail through a gorge to reach these falls, which cascade from one of Kakadu National Park's most spectacular cliffs.

Jim Jim Falls
Ubirr featuring a sunset as well as a large group of people

Ubirr

Learn about the local Aboriginal Creation story and see a breathtaking sunset at this ancient rock art gallery, set amid sandstone outcrops and stunning floodplains.

Ubirr
Nourlangie Rock

Nourlangie Rock

See dreamtime figures and learn about a deep cultural connection that spans thousands of years at this ancient rock art site on a sandstone escarpment.

Nourlangie Rock
Kakadu National Park which includes interior views

Bowali Visitors Centre

After visiting Bowali Visitors Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kakadu. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Bowali Visitors Centre
Kakadu National Park featuring a gorge or canyon

Twin Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Twin Falls during your travels in Kakadu. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Twin Falls
Warradjan Cultural Centre featuring signage

Warradjan Cultural Centre

Discover the hunting techniques, seasonal secrets and artistic heritage of the traditional Aboriginal owners of Kakadu.

Warradjan Cultural Centre

Maguk Gorge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Maguk Gorge during your travels in Kakadu. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Maguk Gorge

Mamukala Wetlands

Explore the great outdoors at Mamukala Wetlands, a lovely green space in South Alligator River. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Mamukala Wetlands

 

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Day trip destinations from Kakadu

Nourlangie Rock

Jabiru

Croc posing for us at #Kakadu NP in Kakadu NP. He can make you dinner.

South Alligator River

Frequently asked questions

Is Kakadu worth visiting?
From shopping to history and outdoor pursuits, there are many interesting things to do in Kakadu. Remember to experience the area's mix of unmissable sights, culture and local charm.
How do I spend a day in Kakadu?
After you've visited the most popular attractions, spend some time experiencing the shopping and food scene in Kakadu.
What is the top tourist attraction in Kakadu?
From cheap activities for all the family to sought-after attractions and tours, scroll up for some unmissable things to do in Kakadu.
Is three days enough to stay in Kakadu?
Book a getaway in Kakadu for three days and you'll easily be able to tick off its most popular sights and experience the local way of life. For the chance to visit attractions in the surrounding areas and venture off the beaten path, consider hanging around for a week or more.
What are some activities to do in Kakadu with kids?
Planning what to do in Kakadu with kids has never been easier. Whether you're getting away with little ones or teenagers, there's a range of family-friendly tours and attractions to keep them happy here.

What to do in Kakadu for adults?
Adults of all ages will have plenty of things to do in Kakadu. Whether you're into the arts, nature or just enjoy visiting new places, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Kakadu?
There are plenty of fun things to do in Kakadu. Explore the parks or soak up the vibes at free events and festivals. Kakadu offers plenty of budget-friendly experiences that let you enjoy the area without opening your wallet.