13-05-2025
The best places to visit in Australia
A certified UNESCO World Heritage site, Kakadu National Park is certainly one of Australia's most incredible national parks. The fringe of the park is about a two-hour drive from Darwin, where it sits on the traditional lands of the Bininj/Mungguy people. Pro tip: Kakadu is best explored at your own pace by car. It's actually Australia's largest national park (it covers more than 20,000 square kilometres), so you'll need some time to discover it all properly. Take a peek at the 200-metre Jim Jim Falls waterfall; go for a swim at Gunlom, the crystal-clear infinity rock pool made famous in Crocodile Dundee; hike your way through the 30-odd walking trails that sweep across Kakadu; or take your 4WD out for a spin towards the crown of the park, Jarrangbarnmi (also known as the stunning Koolpin Gorge).
Why go? Hiking, waterfalls, hot springs, 4WD drives.
When to go? During the dry season from May to September, when the majority of tourist sites are open, the temperatures are cooler and waterfalls are flowing.
