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Blue-winged kookaburra. Credit: Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists
Kakadu Bird Week 2021
Kakadu National Park is a bird lover’s paradise – home to more than a third of Australia’s bird species, Kakadu is the perfect place to discover and learn all about the unique species of birds living in this magical part of the world, which is dual World Heritage-listed for both its natural and cultural values.
During Bird Week, visitors and viewers are treated to specialist lectures, cultural events and some of Australia's best birdwatching.
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Go birding in
a World Heritage area
Events
Venture North Safaris
22–25 September 2021 — Darwin hotel pick-up
Join us on a 4 day birdwatching tour of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks. This tour departs Darwin and takes a maximum of just 6 guests.
Burrungkuy Region Sandstone Birding Tour
5–11.30 am, 25 September 2021 — Pick-up Jabiru hotels
Rise early for a flat 6 km return walk to a monsoonal vine forest, home to an array of endemic monsoon-dwellers. A moderate level of fitness is required for the hot conditions.
Birds of the Never Never
25 September to 2 October 2021 — Anbangbang Billabong and Mamukala Wetlands
Venture out into the Never Never, where the billabongs are lush and the birdlife is abundant.
Kakadu Wilderness Escape
25 September to 2 October 2021 — Darwin pick-up
This one day tour gives the perfect introduction to the lands of the Bininj and Mungguy, their joint management of this park in association with Parks Australia and why this region supports unparalleled birdlife throughout a diverse range of terrains.
Traditional Painting Workshop
25 September to 2 October 2021 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Join renowned artist Jacqueline Cahill and explore the wonders of traditional painting. Gain insight into this cultural tradition practised for thousands of years as you attempt to bring your own painting to life.
Cockatoo wood carving & painting demonstration
10 am – 12 pm, 25 September 2021 — Marrawuddi Arts & Culture
Learn how renowned artists and sculptors, Irene Henry & Harold Goodman carve and paint their phenomenal cockatoos.
Yellow Water Region Private Bird Photography Cruise
2.30–7.30 pm, 25 September 2021 — Pick-up Jabiru hotels
Join NT Bird Specialists’ guide Luke Paterson on a private 2.5-hour bird photography cruise with a maximum of just 7 guests.
Anbangbang Billabong Birding Tour
5.30–11 am, 26 September 2021 — Pick-up Jabiru hotels
Join Luke for a guided birding tour around the ever-changing and picturesque Anbangbang Billabong (up to 3 km flat loop walk). Make the most out of learning how to identify tricky little brown birds.
Yellow Water Ultimate Bird Lovers Cruise
26–28 September 2021 — Yellow Water
Come down and join us for a dedicated 2.5 hour bird watching cruise from 4.15 pm to 6.45 pm.
Yellow Water Birdwatching Cruise
3–7.30 pm, 26 September 2021 — Pick-up Jabiru hotels
Join Yellow Water Cruise’s guide and Luke Paterson on a 2.5-hour birdwatching cruise on Yellow Water Billabong.
East Alligator Region Birding Tour
5.30–11 am, 27 September 2021 — Pick-up Jabiru hotels
Rise early for a flat 6 km return walk to a monsoonal vine forest, home to an array of endemic monsoon-dwellers. A moderate level of fitness is required for the hot conditions.
Cultural Weaving Activity
9.30 am – 2.30 pm, 27 September 2021 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Learn traditional string spinning by hand, using native tree bark and incorporating bird feathers.
Private Birding Tours with Luke Paterson
27–29 September 2021 — Pick-up Jabiru hotels or Cooinda
Book private Kakadu birdwatching & bird photography tours with Luke Paterson to find your key species of interest.
Animal Tracks Safari - Culture and Birds, Birds, Birds!!
28 September to 1 October 2021 — Pick up - Gagudju Lodge Cooinda
The sight and sound at sunset, combined with this unique 7 hour cultural safari will connect you to Kakadu and country.
Ubirr Rock Art and Sunset talk
4.30–6 pm, 28 September 2021 — Ubirr
Deepen your understanding of Indigenous culture and connect to the ancient history of the land at one of Kakadu’s most famous locations.
Mamukala Wetlands walk
7–9 am, 29 September 2021 — Mamukala Wetlands
Join Kakadu rangers for a guided bird walk through Kakadu's wetlands and woodlands.
Burrungkuy Rock Art Tour
8–9.30 am, 30 September 2021 — Burrungkuy
Journey back in time and discover some of the world’s oldest and most impressive rock art.
Cultural Painting Activity
9–10.30 am, 30 September 2021 — Anbangbang Billabong
Join Selone in the shade where you will get the chance to create and take home your own painting.
Industry Night & Panel Discussion
6.30–8 pm, 30 September 2021 — Jim Jim Room - Croc Hotel
This is an opportunity for bird enthusiasts to ask questions and discuss all bird related research programs across the Kakadu National Park.
Anbangbang Billabong walk
7–9 am, 1 October 2021 — Anbangbang Billabong
Join Kakadu rangers for a guided bird walk through one of Kakadu's incredible billabongs.
Bird Week Movie Night
6–8 pm, 1 October 2021 — Jabiru Town Centre
Chill out with a movie night after a day out bird watching in Kakadu.
Willis's Walkabouts
3–16 October 2021 — Kakadu National Park – Two week trip
A two week birdwatching and nature tour with the emphasis on taking time to observe the birds and the rest of nature around us. Not for those who simply want to tick off as many species as possible. Includes a five night bushwalk.
See birds from the wetlands to the stone country
Grab an accommodation deal from Kakadu Tourism
The 'Bed, Breakfast, Cruise & Wine Special Offer' includes one night's accommodation in Kakadu National Park’s Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (with a full buffet breakfast for two), a 2-hour Yellow Water Cruise for two & a complimentary bottle of house wine with your evening meal at the Escarpment Restaurant
If the Cooinda Lodge is more your style, the 'Fly, Cruise & Stay Special Offer' includes one night’s accommodation at the Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (with a full buffet breakfast for two), a 30-minute Scenic Flight over Kakadu National Park for two & a 9am Yellow Water Cruise for two, and the 'Bed, Breakfast & Cruise Special Offer' includes one night’s accommodation at the Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (with a full buffet breakfast for two) & a 9am Yellow Water Cruise for two.
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