Yellow Water Region / Cruise

The Yellow Water wetlands, located towards the centre of Kakadu National Park, are a Mecca for wildlife and flora. They encompass all that Kakadu national park is famous for, the real Australia and its unique ecosystems. There are approximately 60 species of bird that frequent the wetlands, rivers, flood plains and swamps amongst crocodiles and an array of other animals. The beauty of the yellow region is captivating as you explore this region bursting with an abundance of life each way you turn.

Walking tracks and boardwalks have been strategically placed to allow visitors to roam the billabongs of the yellow region, and take full advantage of what these wetlands have to offer. There are three tracks covering different areas each taking from a leisurely 30 minutes to an hour to walk.

Cruises

Cruises through the Yellow Water wetlands ensure that you get up close and personal with all aspects of wetlands. Not only does the time of the year make a remarkable difference on your experience, but the activity of wildlife varies throughout the day also. Sunset and Sunrise cruises are popular but the flora and wildlife of the yellow water region has enormous offerings all day through. Cruises operate all year round at regular times during the day.

Cruises last for approximately 90 minutes with a well informed guide who will share their knowledge of the region, wildlife, flora and other interesting points of interest. The cruises takes place in an open boat with a high roof so that visitors dont feel boxed in, but instead more closely connected to the environment. Side barriers keep passengers safe from the crocodiles and the roof protects from the Central Australian sun.

Contact

• Address: 
  Kakadu National Park
  Bowali Visitor Centre
  P.O. Box 71, Jabiru 0886 N.T.
• Phone:
  08 8938 1120
• Fax:
  08 8938 1123
• Email: kakadunationalpark@deh.gov.au
• Website: www.environment.gov.au/parks/kakadu

Tour Operator

• Yellow Water Cruises
• Phone: +61 (8) 8979 0145
• Web site: www.yellowwatercruises.com
• Park Fees
  > There are no longer entrance fees to be paid by the public to enter Kakadu park
  > Fees for camping are payable

Camping

You can choose to camp with facilities or be self sufficient and bush camp with the bare basics. You must check the access to the camping areas during the wet season.

Camping grounds with facilities
Includes toilets, showers and drinking water.

• Mardugal campground
  Includes generator facilities
• Gagudju Cooinda Lodge tent sites
  Includes BBQs

Bush camping facilities

No facilities provided. Bring your own drinking water.

• Jim Jim Billabong campground
• Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Spring) campground

Fuel

    * Opportunities to fill up your vehicle with fuel are far and few between so take the opportunity to do so when you get a chance
    * Same goes for food and other provisions

How to Get There

• Northern entrance:
  > 150km East of Darwin via Arnhem Highway (a sealed road)
  > This is the most common route taken
  > 2-3 hour drive
• Southern entrance:
  > To pine creek
    + From Darwin, take the Stuart Highway (230km)
    + 90km From Katherine
• From pine creek take Kakadu highway another 60km to the entrance

Yellow Water Cruise Photos