Jabiru

Travel Guide

Nourlangie Rock
Jabiru showing art
Nourlangie Rock as well as an individual male
Jabiru which includes art
Jabiru showing art
Explore forested walking trails, learn about local Aboriginal culture and plan your tropical adventure at the gateway to Kakadu National Park.

Set within the magnificent Arnhem Land Escarpment, Jabiru is the ideal place to start your adventure in Kakadu National Park. This town is a hub for services and accommodation within the park, and is an excellent starting-point for daytrips, hikes, scenic flights, boat rides and four-wheel drive tours. Explore Kakadu National Park’s beautiful and diverse landscapes and take in the area’s fascinating Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Begin your visit to Jabiru at the Bowali Visitor Centre, where you can speak with the informative staff and plan your trip within the park. Learn about the surrounding wetlands, waterfalls, escarpments and woodlands with the centre’s informative displays. Browse the library and discover the region’s Aboriginal custodians, the Bininj and Mungguy people, and their unique relationship with the land. Check out the centre’s Marrawuddi Gallery to find Aboriginal art, books and souvenirs. Refreshments are available at the neighbouring café.

Explore the area around Jabiru on foot or by bicycle. The Bowali bike and walking track begins at the distinctive Gagudju Crocodile Hotel and winds through woodlands to the Bowali Visitor Centre. The Illigadjarr circuit starts at the Malabanjbanjdju and Burdulba campsites, passing by Burdulba Billabong and grassy floodplains. Both trails are around 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) long. Enjoy a picnic or barbecue at Jabiru’s lake, play a round at the town’s 9-hole golf course or go for a swim at the Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Visit the tour operators in Jabiru to organise scenic flights, four-wheel drive tours, fishing trips and cruises around Australia’s biggest national park. Many of the hotels, resorts and campsites in Jabiru offer tour packages. Examine the ancient Aboriginal rock art sites at Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr. Don’t miss a stunning tropical sunset amid ancient rock paintings, some up to 20,000 years old.

Jabiru is 255 kilometres (158 miles) east of Darwin. Kakadu National Park has an entrance fee. The best time to visit is between May and September, when the weather is drier and the waterways are full from summer’s monsoon season. Visit Jabiru in September to experience the Mahbilil Festival, an annual celebration of cultural diversity and local communities.

Aurora Kakadu Lodge

Aurora Kakadu Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Jabiru Drive, Jabiru, NT
The price is NT$3,884 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
NT$3,884
NT$3,884 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday park in Jabiru. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (570 reviews)
Ok stay
"Small unit with a small double bed. All kitchen amenities."

Reviewed on 2025/8/1

Aurora Kakadu Lodge
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Flinders Street, Locked Mail Bag 4, Jabiru, NT
The price is NT$6,015 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$6,015
NT$6,616 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Jabiru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (996 reviews)
Good Location & Pool
"Room conditions were nice, Bed comfy, Buffet meal was good, Supermarket, Service Station, good location in Jabiru Kakadu for walks & attractions. Made use of Pool, clean & refreshing & open till 10pm. Got a late checkout, friendly service. 😊 Bit Expensive"

Reviewed on 2025/7/24

Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
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Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard, Palmerston, NT
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (263 reviews)
"Good location, amenities all that you need. Service was lovely. $10/day for secure parking was not expected."

Reviewed on 2025/7/3

Quest Palmerston
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

4 out of 5
6 Carey Street, Darwin, NT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,661 reviews)
"The roof top bar was great."

Reviewed on 2025/8/12

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Luma Luma Holiday Apartments

Luma Luma Holiday Apartments

3.5 out of 5
26 Knuckey Street and Corner W, Darwin, NT
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (499 reviews)
"Central to CBD"

Reviewed on 2025/8/15

Luma Luma Holiday Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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