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Kakadu National Park
Sights & activities
Jim Jim Falls
The spectacular Jim Jim Falls stop flowing in the dry season, which unfortunately is the only time when the falls are accessible by road (4WD only). Kakadu Air (tel 1800 089 113) operate scenic flights in the wet season, which cost $195 and is the only way to see the falls in their full glory. Flights depart from the Cooinda and Jabiru East airstrips.
103km south of the Bowali Visitor Centre, Jim Jim, Kakadu National Park
Mamukala wetlands
The Mamukala wetlands is a great place to see bird life including thousands of magpie geese that flock here towards the end of the dry season (Sep-Oct). There is an observation platform and a couple of short walks (1km; 20 mins and 3km; 2 hours) that allow you to see more of the wetlands.
Arnhem Highway, 7km east of South Alligator River
Nourlangie rock art site
A short (1.5km) walk takes you past the exceptional Nourlangie rock art site and there is also a short climb to the Gunwarddehwardde lookout with views of the surrounding area. Rangers give talks about Aboriginal art and culture here three times a day during the dry season.
20km south of the Bowali Visitor Centre, Nourlangie area, Kakadu National Park
Ubirr
At Ubirr a short walk (1¼km; 1 hour) takes you past Aboriginal rock art sites and climbs to a lookout offering fantastic views that are particularly magnificent at sunset.
East Alligator area, Kakadu National Park
Open Apr-Nov 8.30am-sunset; Dec-Mar 2pm-sunset
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
The Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural centre features displays on Aboriginal culture and it also includes a small video theatre.
Cooinda, off Kakadu Highway 50km south of Bowali Visitor Centre, Kakadu National Park
Tel (08) 8979 0051
Admission free
Open 9am-5pm daily
Yellow Water
The Yellow Water wetlands are a popular spot to see crocodiles as well as bird life including Jabiru storks. The seasons dictate how you will visit this area. A boardwalk provides a good vantage point for observing wildlife during the early dry season; later in the dry (when the water has dried up) there is a walk (1km) across the floodplains to a viewing platform. In the wet you’ll need to take a cruise on the river, although these cruises operate year round.
Cooinda, off Kakadu Highway 50km south of Bowali Visitor Centre, Kakadu National Park
Tel (08) 8979 0145
Website www.yellowwatercruises.com
Cruises cost $50-70
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