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Jabiru
Township in Kakadu National Park*
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Where
is Jabiru
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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 |
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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 and cafe and a swimming
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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) 8979 2411 Int:
+61 8 8979 2411. |
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Commercial
flights provide a birds eye view of Kakadu and its many
varied habitats.
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Commercial
Tours
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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. |
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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://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.
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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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