Backcountry
Park Laws
Kakadu national park is established and managed as a commonwealth reserve under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999. the act sets out rules for commonwealth reserves.
For example you must:â Stay on public roads and marked walking tracks.â Camp only in designated camping areas. Other park rules and guidelines include:â Stay behind the barriers to protect Aboriginal rock paintings.â Protect plants â do not use tree branches as fly swats.â Do not feed or disturb wildlife.â Light fires only in fireplaces provided or use fuel stoves. Keep use of firewood to a minimum.â Do not bring pets into Kakadu.
Camping is widely done throughout the park but great care should be taken when camping near water always atleast 200 meters from the water, particularly at the popular camping site Sandy Billabong.
When dealing with Aboriginal people, there are some cultural considerations to remember:
Some Aboriginal people have beliefs that mean they don't like having their photo taken. It is courteous to ask for permission first.
Family business and ceremonies are an important part of life for Aboriginal people and these matters take priority, which can interrupt scheduled tours.
Access to some sites with spiritual significance may be restricted
Please observe all rules on park signs and brochures. For details call the Bowali Visitor Centre on +61 8 8938 1120.
Lodging
Aurora Kakadu Resort
Motel rooms, tent sites, powered and unpowered van sites, restaurant, café, store and guest pool. Reservations recommended.
Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn
Hotel rooms, air conditioned, restaurant, gift shop, guest pool and bookings for commercial tours.
Lakeview Park:
Bush bungalows, cabins and air-conditioned rooms.
Kakadu Lodge
Budget accommodation, cabins, tent sites, powered van sites, barbeque facilities, camperâs kitchen. Bar/bistro for guests and visitors.
Goymarr Tourist Park
Goymarr Tourist Park, formerly Mary River Roadhouse is owned and operated by the Werenben Aboriginal Corporation. Motel rooms, backpacker accommodation, licensed restaraunt, powered van sites and camping fuel available no LPG. Kakadu Park Entry Pass outlet.
camping
There are many camping grounds dotted through the park. Jabiru, Cooinda and South Alligator all have commercial camping areas and are in proximity to most of the important natural attractions in these areas.
Camping with basic or no toilet facilities is available at Two Mile, Four Mile Hole, Red Lily Billabong, Bucket Billabong, Alligator Billabong and Waldak Irrmbal West Alligator Head. Drinking water is not available. Rubbish bins are not provided, so please bring rubbish out with you. Check wet season access.
Camping with basic toilet facilities available at Malabanjbanjdju and Burdulba. Drinking water is not available.
Merl Camping Area: Showers, toilets and generator zone. Camping fees adults only are collected on site. Check wet season access.
Muirella Park Camping Area Check wet season access. Has showers, toilets and is a no generator zone. Camping fees adults only are collected on site during the dry season.
Safari camp accommodation and night time spot light boat tour on Djarradjin Billabong Muirella Park provided by Kakadu Culture Camp.
Mardugal Camping Area Check wet season access. Has showers, toilets and generator zone. Camping fees adults only are collected on site during the dry season.
Camping with basic toilet facilities is available at Jim Jim Billabong. Drinking water not available.
Garnamarr Camping Area Dry season only, 4WD. Showers, toilets, camping fees adults only are collected on site. No generators.
Gunlom Camping Area Gravel road; dry season only. Gunlom plunge pool is located nearby. Has showers, toilets and generator zone. Camping fees adults only are collected on site. Gas BBQ in day use area.Camping with basic toilet facilities, BBQ areas and picnic tables is available at Maguk, Gungurul and Kambolgie. Drinking water is not available. Please check wet season access for Maguk and Kambolgie.