Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kakadu December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Kakadu](https://expedia.ca/Kakadu-Hotels.d6052540.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kakadu](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kakadu.d6052540.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kakadu Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kakadu.d6052540.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kakadu Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kakadu.d6052540.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Kakadu ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kakadu Types of activities [Kakadu travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kakadu.dx6052540) ![Kakadu National Park showing a sunset and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74411-Kakadu-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ubirr](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74579-Ubirr.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kakadu](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477279-Kakadu-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kakadu National Park featuring a sunset and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74404-Kakadu-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Australia featuring a beach and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/251000/251293-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Kakadu-National-Park-Northern-Territory.d6086829.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gunlom Plunge Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608063/e068986e-a759-422d-a3c8-71b37b2f3c8e.jpg) ### 2\. 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Jim-Jim-Falls-Kakadu.d6157045.Vacation-Attraction) ![Jim Jim Falls which includes a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157045/266a57a4-c718-4b04-bb31-deb7920ee5ad.jpg) ### 3\. 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Yellow-Water-Billabong-Kakadu.d6157041.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kakadu National Park featuring a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157041/fd8033ec-8c5d-447f-99a5-49dd0587d2e1.jpg) ### 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Ubirr-Kakadu.d6157049.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ubirr featuring a sunset as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157049/c49fa6d0-81e0-4e63-a164-b5f6626364ca.jpg) ### 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Nourlangie-Rock-Kakadu.d6157047.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nourlangie Rock](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157047/26b2646f-405c-43fb-a6cf-4afa3890b23e.jpg) ### 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). [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Warradjan-Cultural-Centre-Kakadu.d6157043.Vacation-Attraction) ![Warradjan Cultural Centre featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157043/7e4be19c-0814-43fb-8ad2-0d5991ea3eb4.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Kakadu | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu](/things-to-do/yellow-water-cruise-kakadu.a1397570.activity-details): CA $97 | | Top 5 things to do | [Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu](/things-to-do/yellow-water-cruise-kakadu.a1397570.activity-details)[Kakadu National Park with Rock Art Top End Day Trip from Darwin](/things-to-do/kakadu-wilderness-escape-from-darwin-top-end-day-trip.a4106061.activity-details)[Jabiru 30 minute Scenic Flight](/things-to-do/jabiru-30-minute-scenic-flight.a48946010.activity-details)[Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour](/things-to-do/kakadu-wildlife-rock-art-with-optional-crocodile-cruise-small-group-tour.a4106065.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu](/things-to-do/yellow-water-cruise-kakadu.a1397570.activity-details) | | With kids | [Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu](/things-to-do/yellow-water-cruise-kakadu.a1397570.activity-details)[Kakadu National Park with Rock Art Top End Day Trip from Darwin](/things-to-do/kakadu-wilderness-escape-from-darwin-top-end-day-trip.a4106061.activity-details)[Jabiru 30 minute Scenic Flight](/things-to-do/jabiru-30-minute-scenic-flight.a48946010.activity-details)[Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour](/things-to-do/kakadu-wildlife-rock-art-with-optional-crocodile-cruise-small-group-tour.a4106065.activity-details) | ## What to do in Kakadu --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Kakadu ![Jim Jim Falls which includes a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74571-Jim-Jim-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Jim-Jim-Falls-Kakadu.d6157045.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kakadu National Park featuring a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74410-Kakadu-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yellow Water Billabong Experience quintessential Kakadu in these diverse wetlands, where you can spot kingfishers, crocodiles and dazzling constellations from a cruise ship. [](https://expedia.ca/Yellow-Water-Billabong-Kakadu.d6157041.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ubirr featuring a sunset as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74575-Ubirr.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Ubirr-Kakadu.d6157049.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kakadu National Park which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74639-Bowali-Visitors-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Bowali-Visitors-Centre-Kakadu.d553248621562247985.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nourlangie Rock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74449-Jabiru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Nourlangie-Rock-Kakadu.d6157047.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kakadu National Park featuring a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74669-Twin-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Twin-Falls-Kakadu.d553248635919603228.Vacation-Attraction) ![Warradjan Cultural Centre featuring signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74614-Warradjan-Cultural-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Warradjan Cultural Centre Discover the hunting techniques, seasonal secrets and artistic heritage of the traditional Aboriginal owners of Kakadu. [](https://expedia.ca/Warradjan-Cultural-Centre-Kakadu.d6157043.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mamukala-Wetlands-Kakadu.d6200674.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Maguk-Gorge-Kakadu.d553248621562247984.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Kakadu ![Nourlangie Rock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74449-Jabiru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jabiru ![Photo by Jeffrey Gross](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d9b03a4a8c60161aecbda7e38d4fd7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### South Alligator River ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kakadu worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Kakadu? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Kakadu? ### Is three days enough to stay in Kakadu? ### What are some activities to do in Kakadu with kids? > - [Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/yellow-water-cruise-kakadu.a1397570.activity-details) > - [Kakadu National Park with Rock Art Top End Day Trip from Darwin](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kakadu-wilderness-escape-from-darwin-top-end-day-trip.a4106061.activity-details) > - [Jabiru 30 minute Scenic Flight](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/jabiru-30-minute-scenic-flight.a48946010.activity-details) > - [Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kakadu-wildlife-rock-art-with-optional-crocodile-cruise-small-group-tour.a4106065.activity-details) ### What to do in Kakadu for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Kakadu? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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