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Facilities and Accommodation

Jabiru, a small town located 5 kilometres from the Bowali Visitor Centre, has accommodation a service station, a supermarket, a newsagent and post office, a Westpac bank, a travel agency, a medical centre and chemist, police, public telephones, a bakery, a hairdresser, clothes shops, a restaurant and cafe and a swimming pool. There is an airstrip 6.5 kilometres east of the town.

Picnic Areas

There are a number of picnic and day areas scattered throughout the park. Many of them are located close to camping areas.

The following locations have picnic tables (some also have BBQ's):

• South Alligator River (South Alligator area)
• Anbangbang Billabong (Nourlangie area)
• Maguk (Mary River area)
• Gungurul (Mary River area)
• Kambolgie (Mary River area)
• Gimbat (Mary River area)

Toilets & Showers

Showers and toilets are located all around the park. Most of the camping areas, picnic and day areas have toilets, and some have showers.

Boat Ramps

Concrete boat ramps are located at the South Alligator River (near the Arnhem Highway), East Alligator River, Yellow Water, Mardugal and Jim Jim Billabong. Unsealed boat ramps are located at Waldak Irrmbal, Muirella Park and Home Billabong. Crocodiles occur near boat ramps.

Accommodation

Kakadu National Park offers commercial hotels or motels, budget accommodation, and several camping areas with varying facilities.

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Aurora Kakadu - in the Kakadu Wetlands

Located in the South Alligator Area of Kakadu, the Aurora Kakadu is a 3½ star property, offering 138 units which include private patios or balconies, air conditioning, colour television, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities.

The resort also has conference and function facilities, catering for up to 130 delegates or guests theatre style. Conference facilities include an overhead projector, video, television, lectern and whiteboard. The 10 hectare property also provides sufficient room for outdoor team building activities.

Further Details

Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 0166
International: +61 8 8979 0166

Web Site: www.auroraresorts.com.au

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Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn

Located in the Jabiru Area of Kakadu, the Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn is a 3½ star property built in the shape of a crocodile. It offers deluxe accommodation with 110 air conditioned rooms which include colour television, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities.

The hotel is an innovative blend of natural and modern architecture, combining standard accommodation and conference facilities. The property is located close to the Bowali Visitor Centre and the Jabiru township.

Further Details

Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 2800
International: +61 8 8979 2800

Web Site: http://gagudju-crocodile.holiday-inn.com

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Kakadu Lodge

Also located in the Jabiru Area of Kakadu, Kakadu Lodge is situated on the fringe of the Jabiru township and is central to many of the attractions of the Park. The landscaped gardens provide shady grassed camping areas and comfortable accommodation in the Lodge or self-contained cabins.

There are 13 air-conditioned, Self-contained Cabins with kitchenette and ensuite bathrooms and 32 air-conditioned Lodge Rooms with communal bathroom and kitchen facilities located in a natural bush setting. Get back to nature and utilise one of 186 powered caravan sites or 100 non-powered caravan and camping sites ideal for a family getaway.

Kakadu Lodge also has a lagoon style pool with bar and bistro, a souvenir shop and kiosk and is within walking distance of the Jabiru shopping centre.

Further Details

Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 2422
International: +61 8 8979 2422

Web Site: www.auroraresorts.com.au

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Gagudju Lodge Cooinda

Located in the Yellow Water Area of Kakadu, the Gagudju Cooinda Lodge is a is a 2½ star property situated on the Yellow Waters Billabong. It offers 48 air conditioned lodge units, 34 twin share budget rooms, a 357 site camping ground, petrol station, general store, airport and tour desk. Cooinda is well located within the park and the hotel's tour desk can arrange pick-up for many of the region's sightseeing tours, including scenic flights from Cooinda airport, the Yellow Waters Boat Cruise and guided fishing tours. The property is located within easy travelling distance to many local attractions.

Further Details

Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 0145
International: +61 8 8979 0145

Web Site: http://www.gagudjulodgecooinda.com.au

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Lakeview Park Kakadu

Located in the Jabiru Area of Kakadu, the Lakeview Park Kakadu offers unique accommodation designed by award winning Troppo Architects for the climate and experience of Kakadu. Lakeview Park Kakadu is ideal for families and groups as well as business people and backpackers. This facility offers 11 Cabins, 17 Bush Bungalows, 18 "6 Pack" rooms (groups of 6 rooms sharing common facilities) and Ensuite Van Sites. This property is located close to the Jabiru Petrol Station and the famous Jabiru bakery.

Further Details

Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 3144
International: + 61 8 8979 3144

Web Site: http://www.lakeviewkakadu.com.au

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Wirnwirnmila Mary River Road House

Located just outside Kakadu National Park in the Mary River Area, the Wirnwirnmila Mary River Road House offers motel standard rooms, backpacker accommodation, powered van sites and camping. The Wirnwirnmila Mary River Road House is now owned by Jawoyn, the Traditional Owners of the southern section of the park.

Further Details

Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8975 4564
International: + 61 8 8975 4564

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