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Jabiru Region in Kakadu National Park
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Where is Jabiru
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Jabiru, a small town, is 5 kilometres from the Bowali
Visitor Centre.
There is an airstrip 6.5 kilometres east of the town.
Bookings for scenic flights can be made through Kakadu
Air - telephone 08 8979 2411.
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Facilities in Jabiru
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Facilities include accommodation (see below) 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
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Main Attraction
Bowali (Bor-warl-ee) Visitor Centre
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Turn west off the Kakadu Highway, 5km west of Jabiru. |
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Named after the Bowali Creek which flows nearby, the
centre's long linear design was inspired by an Aboriginal
Rock Shelter. The Bowali Visitor Centre contains a wealth
of information about Kakadu.
Park staff are available to provide information to
you. Videos, displays and a library are also available
to assist you in planning your visit. Visitor Centre
open 8.00am to 5.00pm.
The Marrawuddi Gallery stocks Aboriginal arts and crafts,
books and gifts. Refreshments are available from the
Anmak An-me Cafe. opening hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Allow a few hours to explore the centre and learn a
little more about Kakadu.
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If you have more time
Bowali bike and walking track
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Starts opposite the Gagudju Crocodile Hotel in Jabiru. |
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A 4km return walk on a rammed earth path winding its
way through woodlands to the Bowali Visitor Centre.
Allow 30 to 40 minutes each way.
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Iligadjarr (Illy-gar-jar) walk (dry season only)
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Starts at the Malabanjbanjdju or Burdulba Camping Areas. |
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A 3.8km circular walk across a small grassy floodplain
and along Burdulba Billabong. Allow 2 hours.
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Scenic Flights
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Available from Jabiru East and Cooinda Airstrips. Bookings
can be organised through Kakadu Air, tel: (08) 89419611
Int: +61 8 89419611.
Within Australia Feecall tel 1800 089 113
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Commercial flights provide a birds eye view of Kakadu
and its many varied habitats.
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Tour Bookings
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Tours can be booked at Kakadu Tours and Travel (Ph:
(08) 8979 2548 Int: +61 8 8979 2548), at accommodation
centres, or by phoning the tour operators direct.
karen@kakadutours.com.au
www.kakaduair.com.au
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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) and boat tours or Kakadu and
neighboring Arnhem Land.
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Safety Note: Saltwater (estuarine) crocodiles occur
in billabongs and at the sea; for your safety do not enter
the water
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Where to stay
Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn
The Gagudji Crocodile Holiday Inn is equipped with motel standard
rooms, restaurant, gift shop and booking facilities for commercial
tours of the park. A swimming pool is also available for use
by guests only. Reservations are recommended.
Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 2800
International: +61 8 8979 2800
Web Site: http://www.kakadutourism.com/accommodation/kakadu-crocodile-hotel/
Kakadu Lodge and Caravan Park
The Kakadu Lodge and Caravan Park has available lodge rooms,
cabins, tent sites, powered van sites, barbeque facilities
and a bar/bistro. A swimming pool and eating area are available
for use by guests only. Reservations are recommended.
Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 2422
International: +61 8 8979 2422
Web Site: www.auroraresorts.com.au
Lakeview Park Kakadu
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,
offering Bush Bungalows, "6 Packs" (6 rooms sharing
common facilities), Cabins and Ensuite Van Sites. Facilities
include: public telephone; fully equipped laundromat, lush
tropical gardens and shady lawn areas; secure off-street parking;
and gas barbeque areas with tables and plenty of shade.
Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 3144
International: + 61 8 8979 3144
Bush Camping Areas (check wet season access)
Free camping with basic toilet facilities is available at
Malabanjbanjdju and Burdulbe. Drinking water is not available
at these sites.
Permits
Permits are required to enter aboriginal lands in the district.
Any enquiries can be made at the Northern Land Council Office
situated in the Government Office Block, Flinders Street,
Jabiru.
Sacred areas
Sacred areas, which exist in the National Park are well away
from general tourist locations and there are very few unauthorised
entries into these locations. Sacred sites are in the Death
Adder Gorge and Nourlangie area and are well sign posted.
Penalties for transgression are a maximum $5000 fine or two
years' imprisonment.
Courtesy: http://www.nt.gov.au/
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The entry sign to Jabiru. The town of Jabiru is located
253 kilometres southeast of Darwin in the Kakadu National
Park and is a high profile tourist area that attracts
many thousands of visitors a year.
The major industry of the area is uranium mining, which
is the reason for the establishment of the Jabiru Township.
The population of Jabiru Fire District is 700. However
in the tourist season the population rises by as much
as 3000 on any given day. The climate is typical "Top
End" tropical climate very similar to Darwin. Because
of its inland location as compared with Darwin, the
effects of cyclonic conditions during the cyclone season
are not as severe as those experienced in coastal areas.
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Services
In Jabiru there are many services including: service
station, supermarket, newsagent and post office (Commowealth
Bank agency), Westpac Bank, travel agent, medical centre
and chemist, police, public telephones, swimming pool,
library, hairdresser, restaurant and cafe.
Jabiru is located 253 kilometres south east from Darwin
in Kakadu National Park. Road access from Jabiru to
Darwin is all year round, however other areas around
Jabiru become totally inaccessible during the wet season,
usually December to March.
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Services
In Jabiru there are many services including: service
station, supermarket, newsagent and post office (Commowealth
Bank agency), Westpac Bank, travel agent, medical centre
and chemist, police, public telephones, swimming pool,
library, hairdresser, restaurant and cafe.
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Services
In Jabiru there are many services including: service
station, supermarket, newsagent and post office (Commowealth
Bank agency), Westpac Bank, travel agent, medical centre
and chemist, police, public telephones, swimming pool,
library, hairdresser, restaurant and cafe.
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There is an airstrip 6.5 kilometres east of the town.
Bookings for scenic flights can be made through Kakadu
Air - telephone 08 8979 2411.
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Kakadu Lodge
Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 2422
International: +61 8 8979 2422
Web Site: www.auroraresorts.com.au
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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:
• Bar and bistro
• Swimming pool
• Laundry facilities
• Barbeque facilities
• Camping facilities
• Car parking
• Air conditioned rooms, dormitories and cabins equipped
with refrigerators and tea and coffee facilities
• Communal kitchen and bathroom facilities for lodge
rooms and dormitories
• Private kitchen and bathroom facilities in cabins
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Lakeview Park Kakadu in Jabiru
Telephone:
Within Australia: (08) 8979 3144
International: + 61 8 8979 3144
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Lakeview Park Kakadu in Jabiru. 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:
• Public Telephone
• Fully Equipped Laundromat
• Extensive lush tropical gardens and shady lawn areas
• Secure off-street parking for your car and boat (regardless
of size)
• Gas BBQ areas with tables and umbrellas
• 5 Mins walk to Jabiru lake
• 5 Mins walk to the bakery
• 10 Mins walk to the supermarket
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Located in the Jabiru Area of Kakadu, the Gagudju Crocodile
Holiday Inn is a is a 3 ½ 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.
This 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 and also includes
the following additional facilities:
• Restaurant
• Disabled facilities with assistance
• Babysitting available
• Swimming Pool
• Baggage holding Room
• Guest Laundry
• Courtesy Transfers
• Pay Phone
• Day Tours/Tour Desk
• Room Service Available
• Barbeque Facilities
• In House Movies
• Car Parking
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Kakadu National Park - Seasons
But Australia's Kakadu sees seasons of varied extremes --
so varied, in fact, that the park's longtime aboriginal inhabitants
have divided the year into six distinct seasons.
• Kakadu
Seasons - Gunumeleng Pre-Monsoon Storm Season - Gunumeleng,
from mid-October to late December, may in fact last from a
few weeks to several months.
• Kakadu
Seasons - Gudjewg - Monsoon Season - Gudjewg, from January
to March, can be described as the 'true' wet season.
• Kakadu
Seasons - Banggereng - Knock 'em down storm Season - Banggerreng,
in April, is the season when the rain clouds have dispersed
and clear skies prevail.
• Kakadu
Seasons - Yegge - Cooler but still humid Season - Yegge,
from May to mid-June, is relatively cool with low humidity.
• Kakadu
Seasons - Wurrgeng - Cold Weather Season - Wurrgeng, from
mid-June to mid-August, is the 'cold weather' time; humidity
is low, daytime temperatures are around 30°C and night-time
temperatures are around 17°C.
• Kakadu
Seasons - Gurrung - Hot Dry Weather - Gurrung, from mid-August
to mid-October, is hot and dry.
Resources
• www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/
• www.environment.gov.au/parks/
• www.facebook.com/RoadReportNT
• www.roadreport.nt.gov.au/
• www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/roadreport/
• www.toiletmap.gov.au/
• www.travelnt.com/
• https://www.northaustralianhelicopters.com.au/
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