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If you are planning to backpack Kakadu, then this page provides information on what backpacker hostels are available here. The page also provides a description of Kakadu, information on how to get here and contact details of the local visitor information centre.
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The vast Kakadu National Park is one of the largest and best-known National Parks in Australia, covering an area over 19,800 square kilometres. The park hosts an extraordinary range of scenery including spectacular gorges, rugged escarpments, amazing waterfalls and lush wetlands. It is also home to many different living species, including more than 1,600 plants, 60 mammals, 290 birds, 120 reptiles, 50 fish and 25 frogs. |
Arnhem Land Plateau, Kakadu National Park
Courtesy Northern Territory Tourist Commission |
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During the tropical summer months Kakadu's waterfalls are spectacular, the main falls include Jim Jim and Twin Falls. Here you can also see the resident freshwater crocodiles. Other areas of the park contain some of the oldest geological formations on earth. Kakadu is also a great place to see some of Australia's best Aboriginal rock art and culture, which has been there for up to 50,000 years. |
Nourlangie Rock with Anabangbang Billabong, Kakadu National Park
Courtesy Northern Territory Tourist Commission |
Also worth visiting in the park, are the Bowali Visitor Centre and the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Both of these places offer a great Aboriginal perspective of the park with displays, presentations and galleries.
There are many ways to see Kakadu, these range from 4WD, walking, adventure tours, boats, helicopter and aircraft. It really depends on your budget and the amount of time you have. |
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Gagudji Lodge YHA
Kakadu Highway
Kakadu National Park, NT 886
Phone (08) 8979 0145
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Lakeview Park YHA
Lakeview Cres
Jabiru, NT 0886
Phone (08) 8979-3144
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By Bus
Greyhound Australia operate to here from Darwin |
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Tourism Top End
36 Mitchell St, Darwin
Phone: (08) 8936 2499
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