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🥾 Planning a walk in Kakadu this October? An early start can make all the difference.As Kurrung, the hot dry season, giv...
20/10/2026

🥾 Planning a walk in Kakadu this October? An early start can make all the difference.

As Kurrung, the hot dry season, gives way to Kunumeleng, the pre-monsoon storm season, temperatures and humidity can climb quickly through the day.

Set out early, carry plenty of water, wear sun protection and take regular breaks in the shade.

Conditions and access can also change as the seasons shift, so check the Kakadu Access Report before heading out.

A little planning means more time to enjoy the view. 🌅🌿

📸 Tourism Australia

Maguk is currently closed to visitors following a crocodile sighting in the plunge pool. Kakadu rangers are assessing th...
12/10/2026

Maguk is currently closed to visitors following a crocodile sighting in the plunge pool.

Kakadu rangers are assessing the site and undertaking crocodile management activities. While these activities are progressing, Maguk including the campground and day use area will remail closed for visitor safety.

We will provide further updates when more information becomes available.

This is a timely reminder that crocodiles can be present across Kakadu waterways and to always be CrocWise.

For the latest information on access and closures across Kakadu, check Kakadu Access Report before travelling (link in the comments).

©️ Steve Strike

As Kakadu’s wetlands shrink during Kurrung, the dry season, crocodiles can become more concentrated around the water tha...
09/10/2026

As Kakadu’s wetlands shrink during Kurrung, the dry season, crocodiles can become more concentrated around the water that remains.

It can make for incredible wildlife viewing, but always from a safe distance.

Stick to designated viewing areas, boardwalks and cruises, obey warning signs and barriers, and never approach the water’s edge.

Wherever there’s water in Kakadu, always be Crocwise. 💧🐊

🔥 Kakadu is moving through the final stretch of Kurrung, the hot-dry season.Across the park, temperatures are rising, wa...
06/10/2026

🔥 Kakadu is moving through the final stretch of Kurrung, the hot-dry season.

Across the park, temperatures are rising, waterholes and wetlands are shrinking, and Country is beginning to show signs that another seasonal change is on the way.

For Bininj/Mungguy, the seasons aren’t defined by fixed dates on a calendar. They’re recognised through changes on Country, including the weather, plants, animals and landscape.

As Kurrung comes to an end, Kakadu begins moving towards Kunumeleng, the pre-monsoon storm season. ⛈️🌿

The build-up begins, humidity increases and the first storms start to signal another transformation across Country.

You probably know the fruit but have you ever noticed what comes before it? 🌼At this time of year, Kakadu plum trees (Te...
02/10/2026

You probably know the fruit but have you ever noticed what comes before it? 🌼

At this time of year, Kakadu plum trees (Terminalia ferdinandiana), known as manmorlak in Kunwinjku and anmarlak in Kundjeyhmi, begin producing small, cream-coloured flowers across the woodlands.

Kakadu plum is a deciduous tree, dropping its leaves through the dry season before flowering on its bare branches from around August to October.

Those flowers are the beginning of a much longer seasonal cycle. Fruit develops later in the year, following the return of wetter conditions.

Kakadu plum is an important plant on Country and has long been used by Bininj/Mungguy for food and other purposes.

It’s one of the quieter signs of seasonal change in Kakadu and a reminder that even at the end of the dry season, the landscape is already preparing for what comes next. 🌿

There’s something happening along Kakadu’s sandy riverbanks at this time of year. 🐊September and October are nesting sea...
29/09/2026

There’s something happening along Kakadu’s sandy riverbanks at this time of year. 🐊

September and October are nesting season for kumuken (freshwater crocodiles, Crocodylus johnstoni).

Unlike kinga (saltwater crocodiles) which build mound nests from vegetation, kumuken dig into sandy banks to lay their eggs. Females choose suitable nesting sites close to rivers, creeks and billabongs, where the eggs will remain buried while they develop.

These quiet stretches of riverbank are an important part of kumuken habitat, and another example of how Kakadu’s seasonal changes shape the lives of its wildlife.

So while the late dry season might look still on the surface, there’s plenty happening along the water’s edge. 🌿

If you’re exploring Kakadu’s waterways, remember to stay well back from the water’s edge, follow all signs and warnings and always be Crocwise. 🐊⚠️

📸 Austen Armstrong/iNaturalist
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Looking for one of Kakadu’s most rewarding short walks? 🌿Maguk is a beautiful spot to slow down and spend some time on C...
29/09/2026

Looking for one of Kakadu’s most rewarding short walks? 🌿

Maguk is a beautiful spot to slow down and spend some time on Country, with a walk that follows the creek through monsoon forest before opening out into a dramatic sandstone gorge.

Along the way, keep an eye and ear out for the wildlife that thrives in the cooler, sheltered vegetation — from birds moving through the canopy to the smaller creatures tucked among the rocks and leaf litter.

At the end of the walk, towering gorge walls and clear water make Maguk feel a world away from the open savanna country nearby.

If you’re planning a visit, allow time to enjoy the walk rather than rushing through — and remember that 4WD access is required.

Please follow all signs, drive to conditions and always be Crocwise around waterways. 🐊

📸 Tourism & Events NT/Sean Scott

As the dry season draws on, Anbangbang Billabong becomes an increasingly busy place. 🌿🦆Water levels gradually fall, brin...
28/09/2026

As the dry season draws on, Anbangbang Billabong becomes an increasingly busy place. 🌿🦆

Water levels gradually fall, bringing birds and other wildlife closer to the remaining water and turning the billabong into a fantastic place to slow down and watch Kakadu’s seasonal rhythms at work.

Magpie geese, green pygmy geese, egrets, comb-crested jacanas and cormorants are among the many birds you might spot, while agile wallabies can sometimes be seen grazing beneath the paperbarks in the cooler parts of the day.

The easy 2.5 km loop winds through savanna woodland and paperbark forest, with Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) and the stone country providing a spectacular backdrop.

Bring your binoculars, take your time and see what’s gathered around the water. 👀🌾

Have you experienced Kakadu's wetlands through the eyes of a birdwatcher? 🦜📸Join an expert-guided cruise through the wat...
25/09/2026

Have you experienced Kakadu's wetlands through the eyes of a birdwatcher? 🦜📸

Join an expert-guided cruise through the waterways of Yellow Water Billabong, one of Kakadu's most renowned wildlife-watching destinations. Keep an eye out for jabirus, egrets, kingfishers, sea eagles and many other bird species as you explore this rich wetland environment.

With opportunities for birdwatching and photography, this is a great way to experience the sights and sounds of Kakadu during Bird Week.

📍 Cooinda Lodge
📅 Sunday 27 September
⏰ 6:45 am (2-hour cruise)
⏰ Also includes a 4:30 pm departure with a special guest on board

Bookings essential via the Kakadu Tourism. The Spirit of Kakadu website (link in comments).

🦜 Kakadu Bird Week is off to a flying start today!Day one kicks off with a bang as Top End Critters brings its education...
23/09/2026

🦜 Kakadu Bird Week is off to a flying start today!

Day one kicks off with a bang as Top End Critters brings its educational animal show to the Bowali Visitor Centre, giving visitors the chance to get up close to some incredible furry and scaly friends.

There's also a packed program of expert-led tours, activities and workshops to enjoy throughout the week.

📅 23-27 September

🔗 Link is available in the comments.

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