East Alligator Region in Kakadu National Park Northern
Territory Australia*
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Main Attractions: Ubirr
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| Where: |
| Turn north off the Arnhem Highway 1km west of the Kakadu Highway
intersection and travel a further 39km. |
| Features: |
| Opening times: 08.30am until sunset, April 1 till November
30. |
| Opening times: Also from 14.00pm until sunset December
1 to March 31 |
| Talks: |
| During the dry season, rangers provide informative talks about
Aboriginal art and culture several times a day. |
| Important Note: The Traditional Owners of Kakadu National
Park in Northern Territory Australia request that you don't
drink alcohol at Ubirr. |
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East Alligator River
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| Where: |
| Just east of the Merl Camping Area and the Border Store. (Check
wet season access) |
| Features: |
| An attractive tidal river which forms the boundary between
Kakadu and Arnhem Land. |
| Boat Tours: |
| A commercial boat cruise departs from the upstream boat ramp,
its shuttle bus service leaves from the Border Store. Guides
explain aspects of local Aboriginal culture while you travel
slowly along the East Alligator River. Bookings are required |
| Boat ramps: |
| Are located upstream and downstream of Cahills
Crossing. |
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Bardedjilidji walk
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| Where: |
| Starts at a small carpark 500m from the upstream boat ramp.
(Check wet season access) |
| Features: |
| A 2.5km walk through layered sandstone outliers. This is one
of Kakadu's most interesting short walks. Allow 2 hours. |
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Manngarre rainforest walk
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| Where: |
| Starts at the carpark across the road from the border store.
(dry season only) |
| Features: |
| A 1.5km circular walk through a small monsoon rainforest.
A raised platform provides a different view of the forest. Allow
1 hour. |
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Cahills Crossing picnic area
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| Where: |
| Near the carpark across the road from the border store. (check
wet season access) |
| Features: |
| Riverside picnic tables and a viewing platform over the East
Alligator River. |
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Where to stay
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| Marl Camping Area (check wet season access). |
| Access to showers, toilets and a generator is available. Camping
fees (adults only) are collected on site. |
| Commercial accommodation facilities including hotel rooms,
cabins and camping facilities are available in the nearby Jabiru
area. |
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Services
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The Border Store sells food, fishing gear and souvenirs.
The store also takes bookings for commercial tours.
Tel +61 8 8979 2474 (services may be unavailable Nov - April).
Near the store you find Cahills Crossing picnic area with
tables and a viewing platform over the river.
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Permits
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| If you wish to conduct research or any commercial
activity in Kakadu National Park, or carry out certain recreational
or other activities, you will require a permit
to do so. Credits |
