Camping in Kakadu National Park

Kakadu & Jabiru Parks & Cabins

Gagudju Lodge Cooinda Caravan Park & Campground

Located in the Yellow Water Area of Kakadu, the Gagudju Cooinda Lodge is a is a 2 ½ 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 and also includes the following additional facilities:

Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 0145
International: +61 8 8979 0145
Web Site: http://www.gagudjulodgecooinda.com.au/

Aurora's Kakadu Lodge -
Frontier Kakadu Lodge and Caravan Park

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. The property includes the following facilities:

Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 2422
International: +61 8 8979 2422
Web Site: www.auroraresorts.com.au

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. On-site facilities include:

Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 3144
International: + 61 8 8979 3144
Web Site: http://www.lakeviewkakadu.com.au

Kakadu Culture Camp

- Muirella Park Campground 25km south from Jabiru.Kakadu Culture Camp at Australia's world heritage listed Kakadu National Park.

Kakadu Culture Camp is situated right next to Muirella Park Campground so you can bring your own tent or caravan if you wish. The camp has flushing toilets, solar hot showers and lights, large washing tubs, excellent drinking water, garbage is collected daily, and the billabong (150m from campground) has a public boatramp. The camping fees are A$5.40pp/night. The camp has an on-site manager, Johnny Reid from Kakadu Culture Camp, a Kakadu Traditional Aboriginal Owner from the Jim Jim area. *Please note that there is no generator zone or powered sites available.

New deluxe safari tents for Kakadu Culture Camp We have new canvas safari tents for our bush camp. Our new tents are both roomy and comfortable and available in a variety of configurations including for families a double bed and single bunks, or up to 3 single beds per cabin. Prices start at A$70pp (children $35pp) twin share including breakfast, with booked tours at extra cost. We are taking accommodation bookings now.

WWW: Kakadu Culture Camp at Australia's world heritage listed Kakadu National Park.
Email: bininj@kakaduculturecamp.com
Phone: +61 (0) 428 792 048
Location: Driving south from Jabiru, we are 25km down the Kakadu Highway, turn left and drive 6km to the campground, just follow the signs. In the dry season, usually from April, you can access Djarradjin Billabong at the Muirella Park Campground with a conventional 2wd vehicle, motorhome, or bus. It's a sealed road to our door, only 20 minutes from International standard hotel accommodation at Jabiru (to the north) or Cooinda (south).

Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge

In a class of its own, our unique Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge is situated near the Aboriginal community of Maningrida, approximately 300 km north-east of Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory. Located on the far north coast of Australia’s Northern Territory, Arnhemland is the largest Aboriginal land reserve in the country. The Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge caters primarily for anglers seeking an incredible remote sportfishing experience. The Lodge also offers fascinating Aboriginal eco-cultural tours utilising traditional custodians as well as birdwatching and nature tours. We are also the perfect destination for Australian companies seeking a contained/isolated destination for motivational and customer experience.

WWW: Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge
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Phone: +61 (0) 8 8983 1544
Location: Arnhemland

Kakadu & Jabiru Parks & Cabins

Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge - Point Stuart
Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge Point Stuart Rd via Arnhem Hwy Kakadu National Park. Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge is located in the heart of the beautiful Mary River Wetlands 2 hours drive east of Darwin via the Arnhem Hwy.

The lodge is named after the explorer John McDouall Stuart who trekked through this area on his successful journey from southern Australia to the northern coast in 1862.

Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge offers both deluxe and budget accommodation. 24 rooms are available in four separate blocks surrounded by shady lawn areas and wildlife including the large population of Agile Wallabies.

All rooms are in close proximity to the pool, bar and bistro. We cater for all groups large and small, conference groups, private functions, fly-in charters and campers.

WWW: Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge
Email: info@pointstuart.com.au
Phone: +61 (0) 8 8978 8914 Fax: +61 (0) 8 8978 8898
Location: Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge, Point Stuart Rd via Arnhem Hwy Kakadu National Park NT 0886

We offer a variety of accommodation and activities: Air Conditioned cabins with ensuite, Powered sites Camp sites, and secluded riverside camp sites, Eco River cruises, Sunset & Stargazing Dinner Cruise, Eco 4WD Wetland & Wildlife Safari tours, Woodland, grassland or wetland bushwalks:the Bamboo Walk, the River Walk & the Wallaby Track Perfect for birdwatching or simply being close to nature Barramundi Fishing Trips in the Mary River.

Powered Sites: From $ 28.00 per site per night Weekly rates on application Camping: $ 10.50 per person per night. YHA: multi-shared accommodation: Groups only.

1.5 Hours from Darwin: Hardies 4WD Track - is accessible from the Arnhem Highway, about 5km west of the Mary River or from Rockhole road. A separate information sheet is available. Hardies 4wd track and Wildman 4wd track These tracks travel along the edge of the wetlands, between paperbark swamps and tall open forests. Highlights include majestic fig trees, the Mary River floodplain, billabongs and historical features. These areas provide home to the water buffalo, wild pigs, Brahman cattle, brumbies and an array of other wildlife. The Hardies track runs between the Rockhole Road and the Arnhem Hwy and passes Bird Billabong which has an abundance of bird and other wildlife. A bird hide is accessed by a 2.8km return walk and offers great photographic opportunities. Allow approximately 2 to 3 hours for this drive. Routes are open as conditions permit in the dry season. (May to October - other times conditions pemitting).

Sorry no pets

WWW: Mary River Park
Email: bookings@maryriverpark.com.au
Phone: +61 (0) 8 8978 8877 Fax: +61 (0) 8 8978 8877 Tollfree: 1800 788 844
Location: Arhemland Highway - Halfway between Darwin and Kakadu, Mary River Park allows you to travel in comfort and take time-out to appreciate the diversity of the landscape.

This is different from the The Bark Hut Inn

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Phone: +61 (0) 8 8978 8971
Location: Arnhem Hwy Arnhem Land NT 0886
Annaburroo Billabong is located approximately 135 kms southeast of Darwin on the Arnhem Highway. Due to location own arrangements are required.

Motel Rooms: The motel rooms are airconditioned, have double and single beds, with shared bathroom facilities located between the rooms.
Demountable Budget Rooms: The demountable rooms are clean, with a single bed and are close to the shared ablution block facilities.
Bunkhouse Rooms: The bunkhouse is dormitory style and well suited as a fishing shack, with 12 beds available and is close to the shared ablution block, saltwater pool and barbecues.
Camping Sites: There are 38 powered and 60 unpowered camping sites available, with ablution block facilities.
Guest Facilities: Public Telephone, Restaurant - Licensed, Shop, Swimming Pool Outdoor,Bar, BBQ Facilities, Cafe/Coffee shop, Car park, Entertainment, Fuel, Gas, Group, High Chair, Ice, Laundry.

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Email: cpt@octa4.net.au
Phone: +61 (0) 8 8978 8920 Fax: +61 (0) 8 8978 8954
Location: Lot 3095, Arnhem Highway Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, 0836 -500 meters from Corroboree Billabong Turnoff and 45 minutes from Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Hwy, Arnhem Land.

Mt Bundy Station Homestead for accommodation is only 3km from Adelaide River Township, midway between Darwin and Pine Creek. Located just 1 ¼ hours south of the city of Darwin. Mount Bundy Station provides private and secluded retreat accommodation in an idyllic Australian bush setting, at Adelaide River NT. RELAX Set high on a hill overlooking the Station and painted a stunning shade of baked clay and jacaranda, the Homestead is comfortable, homely and private, featuring an eclectic mix of family pieces and Aboriginal artwork by local artists from the Coomalie and Daly River regions. Sleep in a kingsize bed and wake to the sights and sounds of the Australian bush, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and a silver service breakfast served at a time to suit you. Fine Dining evening meals are of a high standard, offered by prior arrangement for guests staying more than one night. For guests staying one night we recommend the nearby Adelaide River Inn for a unique bush pub experience and a brush with the locals.

Mt Bundy Station is a family owned and operated business offering a variety of accommodation options, all hosted according to the requirements of our guests. Your host, Fran Briggs, possesses a wealth of industry experience and a healthy dose of outback charm and hospitality. Mt Bundy Station was founded by the colourful pioneer grazier and reknowned buffalo-hunter, Hubert "Fred" Hardy. He is pictured at left with a trophy and the tools of his trade, a trusted rifle and loyal dog.

WWW: Mt Bundy Station's unique location, comfortable accommodation and outback charm
Email: mt.bundy@octa4.net.au
Phone: +618 89 767 009 Fax: +618 89 767113
Location: Mount Bundy Station Haynes Road, Adelaide River
- Located just 1 ¼ hours south of the city of Darwin.
- Over the the Adelaide River Bridge and opposite the Historic Train Engine
- Turn into haynes Road.
- We are 3 1/2 klm on the Haynes Road on the left hand side.

2Br Holiday Villas from $110.00 p/n - Cabins from $60.00 p/n - Powered site from $22.00 p/n - Unpowered Site from $18.00 p/n. Villas/Cabins check in 2pm, check out 10am

Sorry no pets

WWW: Tumbling Waters Holiday Park- Darwin - Berry Springs
Email: stay@tumblingwatersholidaypark.com.au
Phone: +61 (0) 8 89 88 6255 Fax: +61 (0) 8 89 88 6222
Location: Cox Peninsula Rd Berry Springs NT 0837 - Less than 40 minutes from Darwin

LOW (WET) SEASON RATES 1 October 2006 – 31 March 2007
Bungalow 2 bedroom fully self contained – up to 6 pax $343.00 per night
Lake View Executive Suite $243.00 per night*
Garden Wing Motel Room $150.00 per night*
Garden Wing Motel Room – Family $175.00 per night – 2A & up to 3C
Budget Rooms $100.00 per night – quad share and $50.00 per night – single/twin
Powered Sites $25.00 per night Camping $20.00 per person/per night
Campotels $60.00 per night – quad share *
Based on single/twin occupancy - $25 for extra person

WWW: Lake Bennett Wilderness Resort - A Unique Attraction
Email: lakebennett@octa4.net.au
Phone: +61 (0) 8 8976 0960 Fax: +61 (0) 8 8976 0256
Location: 35 Chinner Road Road Lake Bennett 0822 Northern Territory - Lake Bennett is just 80 kilometres south of Darwin just off the main Stuart Highway.

More than just a great caravan park, The Lakes provides everything the aquatic adventurer could wish for. Go Water-skiing, jet skiing or wakeboarding, take out a paddleboat or canoe, zip down the 30m waterslide or just have a swim! All activities are available to day visitors as well as to guests. Go fishing, relax in the rock pool or take out a paddleboat or canoe on Lake Deane.

WWW: The Lakes Resort Caravan Park
Email: bookings@lakesresortcaravanpark.com.au
Phone: +61 (0) 8 89 8988 6277 Fax +61 (0) 8 89 88 6118
Location: Lakes Resort Caravan Park, Doris Road (off Cox Pensinsular Road) Berry Springs Northern Territory 0837
The Lakes Caravan Park is situated in Berry Springs, close to Darwin (56kms), the City of Palmerston (30kms) and is central to the whole range of Outer Darwin attractions.

Kakadu Highway - Jabiru Highway to Pine Creek - This is different location to Mary River Park.

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Motel accommoadtion, caravan park and campground (pets allowed-weekly rates on application), Counter meals, cooked country style breakfast, tropical garden surrounds and relaxing atmosphere, 'Charlie the Buffalo' (deceased) the star of Crocodile Dundee 1&2, the 303 Bar, Fuel and Auto gas, Takeawy meals.

WWW: Adelaide River Inn
Email: adelaideriverinn@bigpond.com.au
Phone: + 61 (0) 8 8976 7047 Fax: + 61 (0) 8 89 76 7181
Location: 106 Stuart highway, Adelaide River NT 0846

Bark Hut Inn and Caravan park
- Arnhem Highway 2KM - Mary River Boat Ramp
The Bark Hut Tourism Centre, a must see historic icon of the Northern Territory, is a perfect base from which to explore the Mary River Wetlands and Kakadu National Park. The Bark Hut Tourism Centre is situated on the Arnhem Highway approximately half way between Darwin and Kakadu. The Mary River Delta is the home of buffalo, crocodiles and barramundi, as well as birds, wallabies, kangaroos and wild boar. Experiences that could be enjoyed at the Bark Hut Tourism Centre are Adventure, Fishing, Flora and Fauna, 4X4 Off road, Water based activities.

The caravan Park has 2 amenities blocks and offers: Powered caravan sites, Grassed camp sites, Air-conditioned budget accommodation. Guest Facilities: Car park, Checkin Desk, Public phone, Public toilet.General Services: breakfast -Lunch -Dinner, Beer, Fuel, Eftpos, Swimming pool.

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Email: barkhutinn@bigpond.com
Phone: +61 (0) 8 89 78 8988 Fax: +61 (0) 8 89 788932
Location: Situated on the Arnhem Highway, 2KM from the Mary River Boat Ramp, the Bark Hut Inn is centrally located to explore the Top End Wetlands

Borooloola - McArthur River Caravan Park

Area:Borooloola. McArthur River Caravan Park is located 658 km south-east of Katherine on Robinson Road, Borroloola. Access is by private arrangements, tour of express coach. Local airport pick-ups can be arranged.

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Phone: -+61 (0) 8 89 8975 8734
Location: Borooloola McArthur River Caravan Park, 781 Robinson Road, Borooloola, NT, 0854
McArthur River Caravan Park is located 658 km south-east of Katherine on Robinson Road, Borroloola.

Borroloola is a remote fishing community on the McArthur River in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This historic town is considered the gateway to the Gulf region and is famed for its excellent fishing. Borroloola can be accessed via the Carpentaria Highway from Daly Waters in the Northern Territory or on the road through Garawa Aboriginal Land Trust from Queensland. Once a frontier town, Borroloola is now the capital of the Gulf region. Today, the town is still a bit wild and unruly at times, but the people are friendly and easy going. Fishing and camping remain a way of life for locals and travellers chasing barramundi. King Ash Bay, a great fishing spot 50 kilometres from Borroloola, also attracts thousands of visitors each year. The Sir Edward Pellew Group of Islands provides good reef fishing where red emperor, coral trout and parrot fish can be caught. The settlement has two main events every year. The Rodeo, Gymkhana and Campdraft held over three days in August and the Fishing Classic usually held on the Easter long weekend at King Ash Bay.

Commercially operated camping areas with power sites are available at the Kakadu Resort, Kakadu Lodge and Caravan Park and the Gagudju Lodge Cooinda.

Major park camping areas suitable for large groups are Merl, Muirella Park, Mardugal and Gunlom. These camping areas all have solar heated showers, toilets and washing tub facilities. Ablution blocks have wheel chair access and railing in at least one toilet and shower alcove. At present, camping fees of $5.40 (GST inclusive) per adult per night are payable on site to the manager of the camping area or at the Bowali Visitor Centre. Camping areas are divided into 'generator' and 'non-generator' zones.

Free bush camping areas are located throughout the park. Facilities at these sites are basic or non existent.

See also the tourist map of Kakadu at http://www.environment.gov.au/parks/kakadu/kakadu-map.html which shows the location of the numerous camping areas within the park.

Remember camping outside a designated camping area requires a permit. Contact the Permits Officer on +61 (0) 8 8938 1140 for more information.