Map showing the location of Kakadu National Park from Darwin, Pine Creek and Katherine.
Getting here
Kakadu National Park is an Aboriginal cultural landscape located in the wet-dry tropics of northern Australia. Kakadu National Park is located 253 km east of Darwin. The park covers an area of 19,804 km2 within the Alligator Rivers Region of the Northern Territory of Australia. It extends from the coast in the north to the southern hills and basins 150 km to the south, and from the Arnhem Land sandstone plateau in the east, 120 km through wooded savannas to its western boundary.
Getting to Darwin
Darwin is approximately 4050 km from Sydney, 3500 km from Brisbane, 3200 km from Adelaide, 4500 km from Perth and 1500 km from Alice Springs. Due to these large distances, it is best to fly to Darwin. International travelers can fly into Darwin from Asia or through other Australian destinations. Your local travel agent can assist you in booking flights, vehicle hire and coach tours.
Getting to Kakadu National Park
The easiest way to get to Kakadu National Park is by coach tour or by hiring a car, and traveling via the Arnhem Highway from Darwin, or the Kakadu Highway from Katherine. These highways are sealed roads and are usually open throughout the year. Wet season flooding can sometimes cause temporary closures. It takes approximately 3 hours to drive from Darwin to the Bowali Visitor Centre, near Jabiru, in the Park.
Exploring the Park
It is best to stay a couple of days in the Park, instead of doing a day trip, so that you can explore all of the major sites. When planning your itinerary, consider the time of year you will be visiting, the type of vehicle you have and the road conditions. Staff at the Bowali Visitor Centre can help you plan your itinerary for a self-drive tour of the park.
Road conditions in the Park
Road conditions in the Park vary according to the season. Wet season flooding often occurs between November - April. Please inquire about road conditions before you depart - road reports are available from the Bowali Visitor Centre by phoning (08) 8938 1120.
Fuel stations located within the Park
Unleaded and leaded petrol and Diesel fuel are available at the following locations:
- Kakadu Resort (at South Alligator)
- Jabiru
- Cooinda
- Wirnwirnmila Mary River Road House
Refuel your vehicle as frequently as possible.
Other destinations in the Northern Territory
Between Darwin and Alice Springs there are a number of unique sights you can visit including Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, located approximately 443 km south west or Alice Springs, Litchfield National Park , Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park and the Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve .
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