Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu: Taste of Kakadu program
Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu - Taste of Kakadu is back in 2024 with a sensational program set to immerse Kakadu National Park visitors in a stimulating journey of the senses.
Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu means ‘Taste of Kakadu’ in Kundjeyhmi language and is pronounced Gahdee-mayn-bek-gun An-me Kakadu.
Events
Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu – Taste of Kakadu Official Opening
5–9 pm, 24 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Warm up your taste buds at the official opening of the Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu – Taste of Kakadu festival with a program that ignites all the senses.
Kinhkinh – Bowali Under The Stars
6–10 pm, 25 May 2024 — Bowali Cultural Centre Lawns
Join renowned chefs Paul Iskov of Fervor and Ben Tyler of Kakadu Kitchen, with assistance from the young mob from the Stars Foundation and the Clontarf Academy, for a delectable 4-course dinner under the stars in Kakadu National Park.
Bowali Festival Hub
24–26 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
The Bowali Festival Hub will be a hive of activity with hands-on workshops, cooking demonstrations, live music, art markets and food stalls.
Ground oven by the local Hunter family – preparation
10 am – 7 pm, 24 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Experience a traditional ground oven cook-up. Come and view the creation and preparation of the ground oven from 10 am.
Croc talk – Kakadu National Park rangers
24–26 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
You’ll be amazed by some of the local tales Kakadu National Park Rangers have working on Country with crocodiles.
Men's ankole (spear) making workshop
24–26 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Learn to make spears the traditional way at a hands-on workshop with carver and painter Dale Austin.
Traditional painting workshop
24–26 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Join renowned Kakadu artist Jacqueline Cahill and explore the wonders of traditional painting.
Traditional dance workshop
2–4 pm, 24 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Learn the significance of traditional dances from clan groups of the region.
Fervor cooking presentation
24–26 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Paul ‘Yoda’ Iskov from Fervor returns to Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu – Taste of Kakadu with an informative open-air cooking class.
Traditional dance performance
5.30–6.30 pm, 24 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Experience the oldest living culture in the world through song and dance with the Traditional Owners of the region.
Ground oven by the local Hunter family
7–8 pm, 24 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Enjoy a complimentary feast that has been cooking all day in the Ground Oven prepared by the local Hunter family.
Wairuk Band
8–9 pm, 24 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Get set for a rocking great night of entertainment with the Wairuk Band!
Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Walk
25–26 May 2024 — Meet our ranger at the start of the Burrungkuy walking track
Take a guided walk through shaded rock shelters to popular World Heritage rock art sites.
Men's mago (didgeridoo) workshop
10 am – 12 pm, 25 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Led by Dale Austin, a talented painter, carver and artist.
Bininj cook up
25–26 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Join Daluk (Aboriginal women) in the preparation of bush tucker food.
Mago (didgeridoo) demonstration
12.30–1.30 pm, 25 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre Theatrette
Led by Dale Austin, a talented painter, carver and artist.
Dolobbo bim (bark painting) workshop
25–26 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own dolobbo bim (bark painting).
Women's weaving workshop
25–26 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Learn the skill of traditional weaving as you practice weaving your own creation.
Ubirr sunset tour
25–26 May 2024 — Ubirr
Join us on a guided tour and marvel at some of the finest examples of x-ray rock art paintings.
Ankole (spear) throwing demonstration
12.30–1.30 pm, 26 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Led by Dale Austin, a talented painter, carver and artist.
Shellie Morris AO
2–3 pm, 26 May 2024 — Bowali Visitor Centre
Shellie Morris’ illustrious career has balanced being one of Australia’s most celebrated singer-songwriters with her unwavering commitment to healing through music within communities.
Weaving at Cooinda
24–26 May 2024 — Cooinda Lodge
Learn the skill of traditional weaving as you practice weaving your own creation.
Yellow Water Cruise
25–26 May 2024 — Cooinda Lodge
This special 2-hr Taste of Kakadu cruise offers Indigenous inspired canapés as you glide upon the famous Yellow Water Billabong.
Weaving, bush oven and damper making at Warradjan
24–26 May 2024 — Warradjan
Join some of the Traditional Owners of Country at the Warradjan Aboriginal Culture Centre.
Bush food experience at the Murdudjurl Community
24–26 May 2024 — The Patonga Homestead
Hosted by the Murumburr family group, visitors will be able to experience and taste a range of seasonal bush tucker in the beautiful surrounds of the Murdudjurl Patonga Homestead Community at the edge of the Jim Jim Creek system.
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