Jabiru in Kakadu National Park.

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. Kakadu_Jabiru_Map

Facilities in Jabiru

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 and cafe and a swimming pool.

Main Attraction

Bowali (Bor-warl-ee) Visitor Centre

Where:

Turn west off the Kakadu Highway, 5km west of Jabiru.

Features:

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.

If you have more time

Bowali bike and walking track

Where:	Starts opposite the Gagudju Crocodile Hotel in Jabiru.
Features:	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.

Iligadjarr (Illy-gar-jar) walk (dry season only)

Where:	Starts at the Malabanjbanjdju or Burdulba Camping Areas.
Features:	A 3.8km circular walk across a small grassy floodplain and along Burdulba Billabong. Allow 2 hours.

Scenic Flights

Where:	Available from Jabiru East and Cooinda Airstrips. Bookings can be organised through Kakadu Air, tel: (08) 8979 2411 Int: +61 8 8979 2411.
Features:	Commercial flights provide a birds eye view of Kakadu and its many varied habitats.

Commercial Tours

Where:	Tours can be booked at the Jabiru Travel Centre (Ph: (08) 8979 2548 Int: +61 8 8979 2548), at commercial accommodation centres, or by phoning the tour operators direct.
Features:	Four Wheel Drive (4WD) and boat tours or Kakadu and neighboring Arnhem Land.

Safety Note: Saltwater (estuarine) crocodiles occur in billabongs and at the sea; for your safety do not enter the water

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://gagudju-crocodile.holiday-inn.com/

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.

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.