Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Spain
Finland
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
the Czech Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Canada
the United States
Mexico
the Dominican Republic
South Africa
Fiji
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Cultural center · Jabiru, Northern Territory
Bowali Visitor Centre
Kakadu information centre near Jabiru, designed by architect Glenn Murcutt, with displays about the seasons, the natural environment and the culture of the Bininj and the Mungguy.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Bowali Visitor Centre
The Bowali Visitor Centre is on the Kakadu Highway, a few kilometres from Jabiru. The long, low building with a metal roof and open walls for ventilation was designed by architect Glenn Murcutt, known for adapting buildings to the local climate.
The displays present the park from the perspective of the traditional owners, the Bininj and the Mungguy: the six seasons of the year, the relationship with land and water, and the animals and plants of the floodplains, the woodlands and the escarpment. There are also videos about the park’s history and mining in the region.
At the information desk, park rangers point out which roads and trails are open, the talks scheduled for the day and the seasonal conditions. It’s also where you can get questions answered about the park pass.
The centre has a café and an Aboriginal art shop.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
On your first day in the park, before going to Ubirr and Burrungkuy, or in the middle of the day when it’s hottest.
How to get there
By car, on the Kakadu Highway, a few kilometres from Jabiru.
Tip
Ask at the desk about the rangers’ talks, which usually take place at Ubirr and Burrungkuy in the dry season.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bowali Visitor Centre
Is it worth visiting the Bowali centre?
Yes. It explains Kakadu’s seasons, natural environment and culture and provides daily information about roads and trails.
Where is the Kakadu Visitor Centre?
On the Kakadu Highway, a few kilometres from Jabiru.
Who designed the Bowali Centre?
Australian architect Glenn Murcutt.