Kakadu ranges from the high stone plateau to forest
woodland, monsoon rainforest to open savannah-like flood
plains dotted with billabongs, mangrove - fringed
estuaries to coastal beaches of the Arafura Sea.
The Kakadu park has two seasons, 'wet' and 'dry'. In the
wet (October to April) many of the attractions are
impossible to get to, so the dry season (May to
September) is the peak period for visitors.
Kakadu Australia is a biological wonderland, teeming
with mammal, reptile, bird and insect life. Kakadu is a
paradise for waterbirds. There are pelicans, egrets,
herons, ducks, spoonbills and sea eagles. All these
birds breed and feed around the waters on the flood
plain.
The Kakadu area boasts the longest continuous surviving
human culture in the world. Aborigines have been living
in this region for at least 40,000 years. The
descendants of these First Australians still live in
Kakadu today. Kakadu and the Arnhem Land Escarpment
contain one of the longest continuous records of rock
art in the world, with around 5,000 galleries of
Aboriginal paintings. In recognition of its unique
attributes, Kakadu has been accorded double World
Heritage status by the United Nations on the basis of
both its natural and cultural attributes.
Walk trails, cultural tours, eco tours, art galleries,
diving, snorkelling can all form part of your Kakadu
experience. Climate is luxurious at between 28 to 33
degrees Celcius all year. Kakadu Australia is a
beautiful and untamed land not spoiled by over
population; look for guidance and learning from the
locals and the time you spend in Kakadu will penetrate
your spirit.
ACCOMMODATION
Kakadu Accommodation varies from resorts in Darwin and
Katherine to youth hostels and backpackers accommodation [Kakadu
Accommodation] |
