Do you have to pay to enter Kakadu?

Do you have to pay to enter Kakadu?

Your entry fee helps us preserve Kakadu’s World Heritage–listed natural and cultural sites and provide better services and facilities for visitors, including: Walking tracks. Ranger-guided activities. Visitor information centres.

How much does it cost to visit Kakadu?

There is now an entry fee for Kakadu National Park – $25 per person over 16 years of age. The entry pass is valid for 14 days. You must buy your pass before arriving in the park. There is no entrance check point so you are expected to be in possession of your pass before arrival.

Do you need a permit for Kakadu?

Tour operators. If you are a tour operator or tour guide you will need a permit or license to run tours in Kakadu. Contact us to conduct tours.

What is the best time of year to visit Kakadu?

“The best time is in the dry season between June and August. During the wet season it rains and it is too hot.” While there is some truth in that, it’s certainly not the full story. Any time of the year has advantages and disadvantages for travel in Kakadu, and any time can be a good time to visit Kakadu National Park.

How many days should I spend in Kakadu?

We recommend three to four days to explore the best of Kakadu, including a variety of activities, habitats and landscapes.

How much time do you need in Kakadu?

Ideally three days are required, though seven days or more will reward you with an experience that you will never forget. We have come up with some itineraries that will help you build your ‘Kakadu Experience’.

Can you do Kakadu in a day?

Yes, it’s possible to visit Kakadu in a day from Darwin however, you need to be prepared to spend a lot of time in transport. Ideally, you need between 2 and 5 days to explore Kakadu. It’s a big national park and there is a lot to see.

Is Kakadu or Litchfield better?

It’s more compact and the attractions (and there are many) are therefore closer together. It’s also closer to Darwin, so less travelling means more time to enjoy the park. Kakadu you pay a fee now to enter, Litchfield is free.

Do you need a 4WD for Kakadu?

We’ll be honest, to access the best parts of Kakadu National Park, a 4WD is essential. Many great spots are accessible in a 2WD. However, you won’t be able to access any waterfalls, gorges or swimming holes as they are all located on unsealed roads. If visiting in the wet season 4WDs must also be fitted with a snorkel.

What should I wear in Kakadu?

What to pack

• Visitor guide and park notes.
• Sturdy walking shoes.
• Broad-brimmed hat.
• Sunscreen.
• Lip balm.
• Water bottle.
• Camelpak/hydration device (for walks longer than 1-2 hours)
• Sunglasses.

Can you hire a 4WD in Kakadu?

First things first, as Kakadu has a web of unsealed roads and a wet season, we suggest you hire a 4WD campervan for your self drive road trip. Britz has a range of 4WD campers for hire at their Darwin or Alice Springs offices and the team at Britz will guide you in your choice of vehicle.

Where do you need a 4WD in Kakadu?

Some parts of Kakadu can only be accessed by 4WD. These include West Alligator Head in the north of the park and Twin Falls, Jim Jim Falls, Maguk and Jarrangbarnmi in the south.

What is the best way to see Kakadu?

The easiest way to get to Kakadu is by coach or by car from Darwin or Katherine. You will need a vehicle to get around the park, or you can join a coach or 4WD tour.

Can you drive to Kakadu from Darwin?

Driving from Darwin to Kakadu National Park is an easy three-hour drive on good bitumen roads, but you can break up the journey with stops on the way at lush Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, Windows on the Wetlands, Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruises, and Mary River National Park.

Can you stay at Kakadu?

Kakadu is filled with fantastic places to rest your head after a day of adventure. There are four main hubs within the park and each offers hotels, cabins and campsites for your tent, campervan or caravan.

Can you do a day trip to Kakadu from Darwin?

The 1 Day Kakadu Tour departs daily 6:30am from Darwin. Returns 7:30pm approximately to Darwin. Enjoy a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong, visit Nourlangie Rock Art Site. Optional flight available.

Where can you swim in Kakadu?

5 best places to go wild swimming at Kakadu

1. Motor Car Falls. Trek the 7.5km-return Yirmikmik walking trail to reach this life-sized terrarium: a breathtaking forest-green swimming pool set beneath cavernous cliffs and a large, flat ‘launching pad’ boulder.
2. Kurrundie Falls.
3. Maguk Falls.
4. Moline Rockhole.
5. Koolpin Gorge.

Is it safe to camp in Kakadu?

There are plenty of camping spots in the park that are perfectly safe.

Are there crocodiles in Kakadu National Park?

There are around 10,000 crocodiles in Kakadu – that’s 10% of all the crocs in the Northern Territory! We have two types: freshwater crocs and the ‘salties’ (saltwater crocodiles).

Do crocodiles attack tents?

“With crocodiles if you camp in one spot for a long period of time, generally they’ll watch for a while, then they’ll get closer. “When the opportunity arises, sometimes they’ll attack,” he said. If caught, the animal would be taken to a local crocodile farm, CALM said.