Culture, History and World Heritage
Kakadu has been home to Aboriginal people for more than 50,000 years, and during that time the land and their culture have become intertwined. Looking after and living off country is an important part of Aboriginal culture, a culture they are happy to share. Kakadu National Park is jointly managed by its Traditional Owners and the Australian Government, through the Kakadu Board of Management and the Director of National Parks.
The natural and cultural heritage of Kakadu has been recognised on the World Heritage List, and the park's wetlands are recognised for their international significance under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (the Ramsar convention).