World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is situated 250 kilometres from Darwin on the Arnhem Highway.

Rugged escarpments, lush wetlands, plunging gorges and cascading waterfalls exist side by side in an area the size of Wales or the US state of West Virginia. Renowned internationally for its natural and cultural wonders, Kakadu has one of the highest concentrated areas of accessible Aboriginal rock art sites in the world. At its centre is the small mining township of Jabiru, the only Australian town set inside a national park. Closer to Darwin are the unspoiled wetlands of Mary River National Park which is home to millions of birds, many crocodiles and plentiful fish including the mighty barramundi.

Kakadu National Park is Australia's largest, covering more than 19,000 square kilometres.

Three hours from Darwin on the Natures Way tourism drive, World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is a landscape of contrasts - roaring waterfalls cascade into serene pools and delicate lotus flowers conceal massive crocodiles.

Kakadu is World Heritage listed for both its natural and cultural values one of only a few sites in the world with a dual listing, and is jointly managed by the Australian Government and the Parks traditional Aboriginal people, the Bininj. The Bininj have their own understanding of the weather and recognise up to seven seasons of Kakadu.

Archaeological studies suggest that the Aboriginal people have inhabited Kakadu for 50,000 years. Roam the sandstone galleries and see how the Aboriginal culture, laws and stories were passed down through generations.

Kakadu is home to more than 1000 plant species, a quarter of Australias freshwater fish species and more than a third of its birds, making it ideal for bird watching.

The ultimate outdoor adventure destination, Kakadu has rugged four wheel-drive tracks and established camping areas close to some of the Parks main attractions.

There is a network of bushwalking trails, from challenging tracks to well-worn paths. These take in rugged escarpments, lush wetlands, plunging gorges, cascading waterfalls and Aboriginal art sites.