Kakadu Bird Week

Kakadu Bird Week 2024

25 – 29 September 2024 — Kakadu National Park

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.

Go birding in
a World Heritage area

Events

Bird Week ankole (spear) throwing demonstration

25–29 September 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre

Darius Cameron is a local Bininj man from Maningrida who is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge in the traditional practice of spear making, which has been passed down through generations.

Partridge Pigeon. Credit Luke Paterson NT Bird Specialists

Mercure Crocodile Hotel - Birding in Kakadu presentation with NT Bird Specialists

7.30–8.30 pm, 25 September 2024 — Mercure Crocodile Hotel, Jim Jim Room

Luke Paterson from NT Bird Specialists will give an insightful presentation into birding in Kakadu National Park.

Learn about Country, the Creation Ancestors and Bininj Culture from Victor Cooper

Mamukala bird watching with Victor Cooper

25–28 September 2024 — Mamukala

See incredible wetland wildlife, birds and plants and the intrinsic connection Bininj have with nature.

Traditional Painting Workshop - Birds - at Bowali with David Cameron

25–27 September 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre

Join artist David Cameron at Bowali Visitor Centre and explore the wonders of traditional bird painting.

WILDFOTO Bird Week private boat safaris

25–29 September 2024 — East Alligator River or Yellow Water

Private sunrise or sunset boat safaris on the East Alligator River or Yellow Waters.

Bird Week Ubirr sunset tour with Natasha

4.30–6.30 pm, 26 September 2024

Join Kakadu Traditional Owner, Natasha Nadji and marvel at some of the finest examples of x-ray rock art paintings.

Plumed Whistling Ducks Credit: Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists

Feathered Friends of Jabiru Lake walk

4.30–6 pm, 26 September 2024

Join Luke Paterson from NT Bird Specialists for a birding walk to spot birds and wildlife within the wetland and paperbark habitats of Lake Jabiru.

Mamukala bird watching with Jackie Cahill

26–29 September 2024 — Mamukala

Join local Bininj guide, Jacqueline who will share her knowledge of the edible and useful plants, animals, seasons and stories of her family.

Women’s weaving with feathers with Patsy and Daluk (for women and girls only)

26–28 September 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre

Learn the creative technique of weaving, using 100% natural and locally sourced materials and feathers.

Yellow water sunrise boat cruise, credit parks australia.

Ultimate Bird Lovers Cruise with Kakadu Tourism and NT Bird Specialists at Ngurrungurrudjba (Yellow Water)

26–28 September 2024

Come down and join your Kakadu Tourism guide and NT Bird Specialist Luke Paterson for a dedicated 2.5-hour bird watching cruise.

Emerald Dove - Credit Luke Paterson NT Bird Specialists

East Alligator region birding tour with NT Bird Specialists

5.30–11 am, 27 September 2024 — East Alligator Region

Join bird specialist Luke Paterson and venture to north-east Kakadu searching for: rainbow pitta, rose-crowned fruit-dove, chestnut-quilled rock-pigeon, pacific baza, arafura fantail and sandstone shrike-thrush.