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Before you go
Your trip to Jabiru.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Jabiru – Northern Territory Destination Darwin and Kakadu about 255 km from Darwin
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Darwin (DRW) Darwin · 250 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Darwin, about 250 km via the Stuart Highway and Arnhem Highway, both sealed, roughly a 3-hour drive. Multi-day organized tours depart from Darwin.
How many days
Two or three days: one for Ubirr and the sunset, one for Burrungkuy and the Bowali centre, and a morning for the Yellow Water boat trip.
When to go
From May to October, during the dry season, when more roads and trails are open. In the wet season, November to April, parts of the park close and access to Ubirr may be cut off; check notices.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, or by organized tour: the park highlights are tens of kilometres from Jabiru. Main roads are sealed; some areas require a 4x4. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Jabiru
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Morning
Bowali Centre
Start at the Bowali visitor centre near Jabiru to learn about the seasons and Bininj culture.
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Late afternoon
Ubirr
Head to Ubirr, walk the shelters with paintings and climb to the top of the rock to watch the sunset over the Nadab floodplain.
2 days in Jabiru
Day 2
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Morning
Yellow Water
Take the early morning boat trip on Yellow Water, departing from Cooinda, to see birds and crocodiles in the floodplain.
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Afternoon
Burrungkuy
On the way back, visit the Anbangbang shelter at Burrungkuy, with its paintings and the lookout over the escarpment.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where to stay in Kakadu?
In Jabiru, in the north of the park, or in Cooinda, near Yellow Water. Options are limited; book in advance.
How many days in Kakadu?
Two or three days for Ubirr, Burrungkuy, Yellow Water and the visitor centre.
Is Ubirr open year-round?
In the wet season, roads can be cut by floods and access is limited. Check park notices before you go.
Is there a market and petrol station in Jabiru?
Yes. Jabiru has a market, a fuel station and some services; inside the park options are limited.