Why wait until December 📅 to have a summer holiday? Summer 🌞 starts early in the Top End ⬆️. Here, summer is when the weather warms up 🌡️, the storms roll in 🌩️ and the waterfalls flow 💧. Plan your October-June holiday now on our website (link in bio 🔗) 📷: Nigel Malone

Happy Friday from the Blue-winged kookaburra! ✨ Common in Kakadu’s woodlands, this bird's raucous calling to ward off rivals can be heard at sunrise and sunset, so listen out if you're visiting over the weekend 👂. 📸 Credit: Parks Australia

Join Daluk (Aboriginal women) and learn the skill of traditional weaving as you practice weaving your own creation. These free sessions are held every Thursday from 11:30am at Merl Campground. Bookings are essential brnw.ch/21wBEjR

Crocodiles have sharp vision during day time ☀️, but they also have their own built-in night vision 🌙. Crocodiles can even see underwater. In local language, crocodiles 🐊 are called kingas (pronounced ging-us). 📸 Images captured at Cahill's Crossing by @patroln_downunder

What gets you excited for the weekend? For us, it's getting outdoors and exploring the stunning and ancient landscape of Kakadu National Park. There is so much to see and experience within Kakadu’s 20,000 square kilometres. 📸 Images of Jim Jim Falls by @theaussiedreamers

Good morning 😁 from Kakadu National Park! We are starting the day with a gorgeous sunrise on the wetlands of Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba). The wetlands are home to more than 60 native species of birds 🦅 and the estuarine/saltwater crocodile🐊.

If you have ever visited the wetlands at Kakadu National Park, you may have been lucky enough to spot one of these magnificent water birds. The Brolga is one of only two crane species found in Australia and is famous for it's courtship dance. 📸 Image provided by Spraggii

What a way to end the day 😍 There are many great locations to enjoy the sunset at Kakadu National Park. One of our favourites is Nawurlandja Lookout in the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) region. Which is your favourite sunset location at Kakadu National Park? 📸 Meegan Ebert

We are currently seeing the change from Wurrkeng (cold weather season) into Kurrung (hot dry weather season). Throughout this time, sea turtles lay their eggs on the sandy beaches of areas such as Field Island. 📸 Parks Australia

Kakadu is home to more than 2,000 plant species, three of which are Pandanus varieties. The most common Pandanus is the Screw Palm (Pandanus Spiralis), locally known as Manbelk in Kunwinjku language. 📸 Parks Australia

The crocodiles at Cahills Crossing are all settled in for a lazy weekend. Whether you have the same idea as our crocs and want to relax or if you're up for something more adventurous, Kakadu has plenty of options. 📹 Cahills Crossing by Meegan Ebert

Are you a bird enthusiast heading to Kakadu for #BirdWeek? 🐦 Learn from the best as Luke Paterson from NT Bird Specialists gives a presentation on birdlife in Kakadu. ✨ Tickets for this event and many more are available via our website - brnw.ch/21wCwlw

Join Luke Paterson from NT Bird Specialists as he takes you for a relaxed walk around the Burrungkuy art site in search of Kakadu's wonderful birdlife. 🐦✨ Tickets for this and many other exciting events are available on our website 💻 - brnw.ch/21wCB2X

Are you a fan of Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu - Taste of Kakadu? Get a sneak peek at all the exciting Taste of Kakadu news before everyone else by signing up to the ToK mailing list. ✉️ Sign up here - brnw.ch/21wCTBO ⬅️ 📸 Parks Australia and Steve Strike

Anbangbang Billabong is an incredible part of Kakadu, a perfect way to start your #KakaduBirdWeek journey🐦✨. Join Ranger Oscar as he takes you on a walk through woodlands & paperbark forest in search for birdlife. Book your spot for this event on our website (link in bio)

Kakadu Bird Week is underway 😮❗ Join in on all the fun this weekend with the team at Birdlife Top End, as they teach you about the wonder of birds in Australia and Kakadu National Park. Tickets for this event and more are available on our website (link in our bio).

The government is now operating in accordance with the Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election. Learn more at pmc.gov.au/resources/guid…

A big thanks to everyone who’s shared their snaps for #NaturePhotographyDay! From breathtaking landscapes to curious wildlife encounters, you're capturing magic. 🌟🪴 📸 Image 1: Janine Avard 📸 Image 2: Janine Avard 📸 Image 3: Gegeone Drn 📸 Image 4: Bec Barker

The first Indigenous-led Research Strategy has launched — setting a course for 10 years of two-way science in collaboration with Bininj/Mungguy Traditional Owners. Guiding research. Protecting Country. Empowering community. #Kakadu #IndigenousScience brnw.ch/21wTs1a

The Director of National Parks is preparing a new 10-year management plan for Kakadu National Park. We are asking you to Have Your Say and provide your feedback by completing the online survey located at consult.dcceew.gov.au by 11.59 PM AEST on 31 July 2025.