KAKADU. Most agree it’s the pinnacle of National Parks, where living cultures of the Aboriginal people have existed for thousands of years and an abundance of wildlife resides within a stunning landscape. Just getting to Kakadu can be a journey in itself, as it’s the most easily accessible northern NP in the NT.
Today, it’s vastly protected and heavily commercialised, but that’s a good thing to protect this ancient landscape and culture. Covering a staggering 20,000km² it’s the largest NP in Australia, tucked between the East Alligator and the Wildman Rivers whose tributaries feed out through the park. So much so, Kakadu is now heritage listed with UNESCO for its diverse natural values and attractions, and the living culture.
Kakadu has a complex ecosystem for its huge range of flora and fauna, some found nowhere else in the world. In fact, a third of Australia’s bird species are found here. Biodiversity within the park is huge and has some pretty amazing stats. Get this: more than 2000 plant species,
