Things to do

Things to do in Kakadu National Park

Northern Territory, Australia

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Start with Yellow Water Billabong Cruise, Ubirr Rock Art & Sunset Lookout Climb, Jim Jim Falls Gorge Walk. Then use the full Kakadu National Park guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.

Explore things to do in Kakadu National Park in Northern Territory, Australia, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.

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Yellow Water Billabong Cruise

2 hours | Easy | Guided boat cruise to observe crocodiles and diverse birdlife

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Ubirr Rock Art & Sunset Lookout Climb

2 hours | Moderate | Free park ranger talks and stunning views of the Nadab floodplain

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Jim Jim Falls Gorge Walk

3 hours | Hard | Requires 4WD to reach, deep sandy tracks and rock scramble

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Good first tap

Visit to see the ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and Nourlangie, cruise the Yellow Water Billabong to spot giant saltwater crocodiles, and swim in pools below towering waterfalls.

Travel tip

Crocodile safety is critical: never swim in waterways, rivers, or billabongs in Kakadu unless explicitly signed as safe.

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