Kakadu

Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land comprise more than 110,000 square kilometres in the north-east corner of the Northern Territory.

The flora and fauna found in Kakadu National Park is diverse, with pockets of rainforest, paperbarks, pandanus and cycads, and wetlands dotted with lotus lilies. Some of Kakadu's amazing wildlife includes crocodiles, barramundi, and birds such as magpie geese, brolgas, jabirus and white-bellied sea eagles. Around 1000 different plant species, a quarter of all Australian freshwater fish species, and over one third of Australian bird species can be found in the Park.

Arnhem Land is made up of 91,000 square kilometres of unspoiled wilderness bounded by Kakadu National Park, the Arafura Sea and the Gulf of Carpentaria. Travellers wanting to explore Arnhem Land must obtain a permit in advance from the Northern Land Council. Alternatively, many organised tours visit Arnhem Land, and in these cases a permit is usually organised by the tour operator.

This diverse landscape is characterised by wild coastlines, towering escarpments, savannah woodlands and flood plains teeming with wildlife. Many of Arnhem Land’s traditional Aboriginal owners live within the region, supporting a rich culture, producing unique art and crafts.