Welcome to Kakadu National Park

The name 'Kakadu' comes from an Aboriginal floodplain language called Gagudju which was one of the languages spoken in the north of the park at the beginning of the twentieth century. Although languages such as Gagudju and Limilngan are no longer regularly spoken, descendants of these language groups are still living in Kakadu. Aboriginal languages used in the Park today include Kunwinjku from the north-eastern region, Gun-djeihmi from the central region and Jawoyn from the southern region.

Kakadu National Park is managed jointly by its Aboriginal traditional owners and the Director of National Parks. The traditional owners are proud to share their country with visitors.

'If you respect the land, then you will feel the land.
Your experience will be one that you cannot get anywhere else in the world.'
Brian Baruwei - Wurrkbarbar clan. Aboriginal traditional owner.

Kakadu - a National Landscape

Kakadu National Park is a world-class visitor destination, and has been identified as a key element of one of Australia's National Landscapes - those iconic areas that capture and promote the best of Australia.