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Important COVID-19 update – Visitor restrictions apply
Travellers need to keep up-to-date with where they can travel and which areas have been declared COVID-19 hotspots, as the COVID-19 situation in Australia is continually evolving.
All visitors need to ensure that they are complying with the current travel restrictions in place by the Northern Territory Government.
Latest news
Final Tourism Master Plan released
Monday 15 February 2021
The Kakadu Tourism Master Plan is a ten-year strategy to grow culturally appropriate tourism in the national park and was developed in consultation with Kakadu’s Traditional Owners, Board of Management and the tourism industry.
Update to Park Passes for entry to national parks from 1 January 2021
Thursday 10 December 2020
The Australian Government’s fee waiver period for Booderee, Kakadu and Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Parks is coming to a close on 31 December 2020.
Temporary closure of Gunlom due to heavy rain
Tuesday 17 November 2020
Due to heavy rain and high water levels, all access to Gunlom including the campground and lower plunge pool, has been temporarily closed for safety reasons.
Lockdown provides survey opportunities in Kakadu
Monday 14 September 2020
Earlier this year Kakadu staff used the COVID-19 park closure as a rare opportunity to collect baseline data on the impacts of vehicle traffic on wildlife in Kakadu National Park.
Exclusion zone set up for humpback whale at Kakadu
Friday 11 September 2020
Earlier this week we became aware of a very unusual event at Kakadu National Park - three Humpback Whales had entered the East Alligator River. As far as we’re aware, this is the first time this has happened.
Kakadu National Park – Total Fire Ban in place
Thursday 27 August 2020
Due to severe weather conditions a Total Fire Ban for Kakadu National Park is in place until midnight Friday 28 August 2020.
Djarradjin (Muirella Park) temporary closure
Tuesday 4 August 2020
Djarradjin (Muirella Park), including the Bubba walk and Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) day use and camping area will be closed from 12:00 pm Monday 10 August until 5:00 pm Wednesday 12 August 2020 for an exclusive event.
Tenders open for Cahills Crossing viewing platform
Thursday 16 July 2020
Kakadu National Park is seeking submissions to help bring to life a new idea for one of the most popular croc-spotting sites in the park.
Jim Jim, Maguk and more re-opening at Kakadu
Wednesday 1 July 2020
Parks Australia is pleased to announce that popular visitor sites including Jim Jim Falls and Maguk will re-open to visitors at Kakadu National Park from Friday, 3 July 2020.
Updated list of sites open to visitors
Wednesday 1 July 2020
The following sites are either open now to visitors or will be reopening from Friday, 3 July 2020 as indicated as part of a staged reopening of the national park.
Staged re-opening for Kakadu National Park
Friday 12 June 2020
Parks Australia has today announced staged re-opening plans for Kakadu and Ulur̲u-Kata Tjut̲a and National Parks, with both parks to welcome visitors from Friday, 19 June 2020.
Kakadu National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions
Thursday 9 April 2020
To protect remote communities from COVID-19, Kakadu National Park is closed to visitors and other non-essential travellers until 11.59 pm 18 June 2020. This closure is under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations.
Parks Australia temporary closures extended
Monday 6 April 2020
Parks Australia has today announced that the recent closures to Booderee, Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks, and the Australian National Botanic Gardens will be extended.
Waived park entry fees announced
Friday 13 March 2020
The Australian Government has announced that park entry fees will be waived for visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Kakadu and Booderee National Parks from 16 March to 31 December 2020.
Twin Falls update
Friday 17 January 2020
Access to Twin Falls has been severely limited in recent years due to high water levels at the crossing for much of the dry season. Following consistent feedback from tour operators and others in the tourism sector to improve access, we have made the decision to close Twin Falls in 2020 to conduct significant upgrades.
Cyclone update
Thursday 9 January 2020
Kakadu National Park is on cyclone watch and some parts of the park are closed, or may become inaccessible, over the coming days.
Kudjewk – monsoon season: check road access
Tuesday 7 January 2020
A tropical low has formed in the Arafura Sea to the north of Kakadu National Park that is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone and slowly track towards the Top End coast during the next three days.
Areas of the park closed for cultural reasons
Thursday 5 December 2019
We are writing to advise that traditional owners of Kakadu National Park have requested that areas of the park be closed for cultural reasons, following the passing of a traditional owner.
Growing Tourism in Kakadu
Monday 16 September 2019
On 13 January 2019, the Australian Government announced a $216 million funding package over 10 years to support growing tourism in Kakadu National Park and to support the Jabiru township to transition to a post-mining future. Investing in visitor infrastructure across Kakadu will support visitation to the park, provide employment and economic opportunities for Traditional Owners and encourage private investment in tourism in the park and in Jabiru.
Tourism in Kakadu set to grow under new master plan
Wednesday 14 August 2019
Tourism in Kakadu is set for a massive boost thanks to two milestones announced today.
Road closures in Jabiru – 11 May 2019
Monday 8 April 2019
All residential roads in Jabiru will be closed from 6.30 am to 9.00 am on Saturday 11 May 2019.
Invitation for public comment – Kakadu plum harvesting
Tuesday 20 November 2018
Kakadu National Park has received a proposal from Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation to collect the fruit of Kakadu plum for commercial purposes.
Gunlom closed 28 October – 4 November
Thursday 18 October 2018
Access to Gunlom Falls will be closed for a week from Sunday 28 October. The area will reopen on Sunday 4 November.
High Ground filming underway in Kakadu
Monday 24 September 2018
A new Australian movie is being filmed in the park, which may affect access to some areas.
Kakadu takes out top tourism award
Friday 23 February 2018
Kakadu National Park has taken out the Australian Tourism Awards top prize for Major Tourist Attraction for 2017.
Top End reigns in Alice Springs
Sunday 12 November 2017
On Saturday night in Alice Springs, Kakadu National Park took out the top prize for tourism at the Northern Territory's Brolga Awards, for the second year in a row. Winning the prize for major tourism attraction means Kakadu will proudly represent the Territory at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Wanted: CEO and part-time croc wrangler
Thursday 26 October 2017
Take a ride on the wilder side of life and sign up for crocs, buffalo and the ultimate job – park manager of Kakadu National Park.
Changes to fee timetable, in response to industry feedback
Tuesday 29 November 2016
Thank you to everyone for advice and feedback on the first season of our new fee structure. The park adopted a new fee structure from 1 April 2016, incorporating both ‘dry’ and ‘wet’ season (tropical summer) prices to reflect seasonal access to some of the park’s key visitor sites.
Recognition for Kakadu
Monday 14 November 2016
Last Saturday at the Brolga Awards, the Northern Territory's annual tourism awards, Kakadu National Park took out the major tourist attraction prize. Parks Australia ranger Christian (Tris) Diddams was also named SKAL tourism employee of the year, recognising his dedication and commitment to his job.
Expressions of Interest – Female Tourism Industry Representative
Monday 7 November 2016
The Kakadu National Park Board of Management is seeking expressions of interest from female tourism experts with demonstrated experience and expertise in the travel and tourism industry.
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