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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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(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 and cafe and
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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.gagudju-dreaming.com/Gagudju-Crocodile-Holiday-Inn/Overview.aspx
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
Web Site: http://www.lakeviewkakadu.com.au
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. 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.
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Opening hours of Kakadu
National Park
Kakadu National Park
is open 365 days per year. Given the large size of Kakadu
there are a number of key attractions that have different
operating hours these are:
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Bowali Visitor Centre
- is open from 8am to 5pm.
* Warradjan Aboriginal
Cultural Centre - is open from 9am to 5pm.
* Ubirr Rock - is open
from 8:30am until sunset from 1 April until 30 November
* Ubirr Rock - is also
open from 2pm until sunset from 1 December until
31 March.
* Nourlangie Rock - is
open from dawn until dusk.
All of the attractions
are open every day of the year and all times are Central
Standard Time. These are based on the season 2006/7.
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