Take a 25% bite out of the cost of Kakadu holidays this spring

Nourlangie Rock

Spring has sprung in Kakadu with 25% discounts being offered on accommodation and activities in Kakadu until the end of April – including the Easter break.

Under a $1 million NT Government incentive scheme, bookings through Tourism Top End (up to a total value of $5000) will attract the 25% discount. Travel must be booked and completed by 30 April – and the discounts are restricted to the $1 million total, so they are offered on a first come, first served basis.

A holiday in Kakadu during spring means you can see the landscape at its greenest, watch the waterfalls roar at their fullest and witness the floodplains fill with migratory birds that have journeyed from across the other side of the world.

Accommodation

Be quick to snap a deal at the world-famous Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, the only crocodile you want to end up inside! Located in Jabiru, in the heart of Kakadu, The Croc, as it is known, offers a large swimming pool, comfortable rooms ideal for couples and families, its own Indigenous art gallery and the best of bush tucker and Australian dining at Manjmukmuk Restauarant. Rates reduce from $189 to $142 a night, per room (subject to conditions and availability).

Cooinda Lodge has a vast range of accommodation to select from including luxurious Yellow Water Villas, air conditioned glamping tents, Lodge rooms and camping and caravan spaces. With Yellow Water Cruises operating next door and the Warradjan Cultural Centre a few minutes away, Cooinda is an ideal base for exploring Kakadu. Outback Retreat glamping tents – capable of accommodating up to 4 guests – are availabe for just $150 a night after the 25% discount, and the new uber-stylish Yellow Water Villas attract a discount of $198 a night, making a stay in ultra luxury, with breakfast included, from just $597 a night.

Kakadu spring activities

Yellow Water Cruises is the best way of seeing Kakadu’s epic wildlife up close and personal. While crocodiles take centre stage, this is also home to a third of Australia’s bird life, as well as buffalo and wild horses. Located next to Cooinda Lodge, Yellow Water Cruises run daily, with the sunrise and sunset cruises offering spectacular vistas. Cruises start from $105 per adult.

Stroll around the ancient open-air rock art site at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie). The area of the impressively preserved Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site is the traditional homelands of the Bininj. Here you can follow the 1.5-kilometre trail through shaded rock shelters to view rock art spanning generations leading to an incredible vista of escarpment and open forest.

Go where the locals go to watch the sunset at Nawurlandja

Nawurlandja lookout attracts both locals and visitors during golden hour seeking the best vantage point to admire the surrounding rock formations as the escarpment starts to glow while the sun sets behind the vista. Walk up the steep 300-metre incline for sweeping views over Anbangbang Billabong and towards Arnhem Land. Not to mention, Nawurlandja is the perfect place to watch the moon rise on an evening when it’s full.

Enjoy a refreshing dip at Motor Car Falls and Boulder Creek

The entry point to the Yurmikmik Walks region gives walking enthusiasts a few options for hikes to secluded plunge pools. Lace up the boots and remember to take plenty of water for the moderate 7.5-kilometre (allow four hours) return walk into Motor Car Falls. For a shorter walk, take the 2-kilometre (30 minute) return stroll to Boulder Creek where you can take a refreshing dip in the gorge. Remember to follow the designated safe swimming signs inside the Park and Be Crocwise at all times.

Experience a scenic flight over World Heritage-listed wetlands and waterfalls

Take to the skies for spectacular views of the natural wonders throughout Australia’s largest national park. Booking a scenic flight with Kakadu Air Services between November – April rewards visitors with jaw dropping scenes of the waterfalls over Jim Jim and Twin Falls. Flights depart regularly from Jabiru Airport.

Cool off and grab a cold drip at Marrawuddi Gallery and Café in Jabiru

"The Croc" hotel

The newly reopened Marrawuddi Gallery and Café is a working space for local artists with visitors welcomed inside the brightly coloured building to watch pieces being created – from painting and weaving to carving and screen printing. The gallery is owned and run by the Mirarr Traditional Owners and is a proud member of the Indigenous Art Code – meaning that all works for sale have been obtained ethically from local artists. Stop in while you’re in Jabiru for a freshly brewed coffee and take the opportunity to support the community centre.

How to access the 25% discount

Go to https://www.tourismtopend.com.au/ and select Kakadu for accommodation. The 25% discount will be applied automatically at checkout. Bookings and travel must be undertaken before 30 April 2024. All rates are subject to availability and conditions apply.

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