Kakadu National Park Visitor Guide and Maps - Free
Kakadu National Park Visitor Guide and Maps - Free
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2. Jabiru AreaMain AttractionBowali (Bor-warl-ee) <strong>Visitor</strong> CentreWhere: Turn west off the <strong>Kakadu</strong>Highway, 5 km from Jabiru.Features: Named after the BowaliCreek which flows nearby, the centre'slong linear design was inspired byan Aboriginal rock shelter. TheBowali <strong>Visitor</strong> Centre contains awealth of information about <strong>Kakadu</strong>including videos, library <strong>and</strong> a display.Information staff are available to helpplan your visit.Open: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.The Marrawuddi Gallery stocksAboriginal arts <strong>and</strong> crafts, books <strong>and</strong>gifts. Refreshments are available fromthe Anmak An-me Café.The Gallery <strong>and</strong> café are open from9.00am to 5pm. Allow a few hoursto explore the centre <strong>and</strong> learn moreabout <strong>Kakadu</strong>.Places to stayGagudju Crocodile Holiday InnHotel rooms, restaurant, gift shop <strong>and</strong>bookings for commercial tours. Poolfor hotel guests only. Reservationsrecommended, telephone (08) 8979 2800.<strong>Kakadu</strong> LodgeBudget accommodation, cabins, tent sites,powered van sites, barbeque facilities<strong>and</strong> campers kitchen. Pool for guestsonly. Bar/bistro for guests <strong>and</strong> visitors.Telephone (08) 8979 2422.Lakeview <strong>Park</strong>Bush bungalows, cabins <strong>and</strong> airconditionedrooms. Reservationsrecommended, telephone (08) 8979 3144.Picnic areaLakeview <strong>Park</strong>Bush camping areas (check wet season road access)<strong>Free</strong> camping with basic toilet facilitiesis available at Malabanjbanjdju <strong>and</strong>Burdulba. Drinking water is not available.Please read the crocodile informationon page 25.ServicesIn Jabiru there are many servicesincluding: service station,supermarket, newsagent <strong>and</strong> postoffice (Commonwealth Bank agency),Westpac Bank, travel agent, medicalcentre <strong>and</strong> chemist, police, publictelephones, swimming pool, library(internet), hairdresser, golf course,restaurant <strong>and</strong> café.If you have more timeBowali bike <strong>and</strong> walking trackWhere: Starts opposite the GagudjuCrocodile Holiday Inn in Jabiru.Features: A 4 km return rammed earthpath winds its way through woodl<strong>and</strong>sto-the Bowali <strong>Visitor</strong> Centre. Allow 30 to45 minutes each way.Iligadjarr (Illy-gar-jarr) walk(dry season only)Where: Starts at the Malabanjbanjdjuor Burdulba Camping Areas.Features: A 3.8 km circular walk acrossa small grassy floodplain <strong>and</strong> alongBurdulba Billabong. Allow 2 hours.Scenic flightsWhere: Available from Jabiru East <strong>and</strong>Cooinda Airstrips. Bookings can bemade through the Jabiru Travel Centre,telephone (08)-8979 2548.Features: Commercial flights provide abird’s eye view of <strong>Kakadu</strong> <strong>and</strong> its many<strong>and</strong> varied habitats.Commercial toursCommercial 4WD tours, boat tours<strong>and</strong> neighbouring Arnhem L<strong>and</strong> tourscan be booked at the Jabiru TravelCentre, telephone (08) 8979 2548, orat commercial accommodation centres,or by phoning the tour operators direct.Management section of Bowali <strong>Visitor</strong> Centre display.Partridge pigeon.1415
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