Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory · Australia
With exceptional natural and cultural values, spend the day with us exploring this World Heritage listed site.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Kakadu National Park
Welcome to Kakadu National Park, a place of such immense geographical, biological, and cultural significance that it is often referred to not just as a national park, but as a 'national treasure' and the very 'spirit of…
Listen in the app2Burrunggui (Nourlangie Rock) - The Living Library
Our first major stop is Burrunggui, also known as Nourlangie Rock, a massive 'rock outlier' that was once part of the main Arnhem Land escarpment but now stands isolated like a stone island. To the Bininj people, this site is far…
Listen in the app3Ubirr - The Sunset Overlook and Ancient Art
Continuing north, we reach Ubirr, another pinnacle of Kakadu’s cultural landscape. Ubirr is world-renowned for its 'X-ray' style rock art, where the internal organs and skeletal structures of animals like the barramundi,…
Listen in the app4Jim Jim Falls and the Gorge of the Lost World
To experience the raw power of Kakadu’s water, we must travel to Jim Jim Falls. Nestled deep within a dramatic gorge, this seasonal waterfall is one of Australia’s tallest single-drop falls, plunging over 200 meters from the…
Listen in the app5Yellow Water Billabong - The Pulse of Life
The Yellow Water Billabong, or Ngurrungurrudjba, is the biological heart of Kakadu. This land-locked billabong is part of the South Alligator River system and is teeming with life. …
Listen in the app6Cahill's Crossing - Where Two Worlds Meet
Cahill's Crossing, where the road to Arnhem Land crosses the East Alligator River, is one of the most famous and 'fascinating' spots in the park. It is a place of incredible drama, especially during the incoming tide when dozens…
Listen in the app7Gunlom Falls - The Natural Infinity Pool
Our final destination in this grand survey of Kakadu is Gunlom Falls, famous for its 'natural infinity pool' at the top of the escarpment. A short but steep hike takes you to a series of crystal-clear rock pools that seem to hang…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through Kakadu National Park, take a moment to look back at the horizon. We have traveled through time, from the 50,000-year-old rock art of Burrunggui to the modern-day conservation efforts that…
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What is Kakadu National Park?
Kakadu National Park is a place in Northern Territory · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Northern Territory · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -13.1277, 132.4577 |
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