2024 Jabiru Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Celebrate with the Indigenous people in Kakadu

If you're planning to go to the Northern Territory of Australia in May, I highly recommend Kakadu! From May 24 to 26, 2024 (Friday to Sunday), the homeland of the world's oldest surviving culture—Kakadu—is set to welcome the premier Indigenous food and culture event of the Northern Territory's Top End—Taste of Kakadu (Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu). The event will take place throughout Kakadu National Park, featuring a series of activities that celebrate the local Bininj people's traditions and culture with an ancient menu interpreted in a modern way. During this long weekend, visitors can participate in various delicious experiences, such as the special dinner 'Bowali Under the Stars' crafted by renowned bush food chef Paul Iskov and Kakadu's own Ben Tyler, which is a four-course dinner under the stars! During the event, you can also try bush food walking tours, oven feasts, Yellow Water River 'Crocodile and Canapés' cruises, and the opportunity to meet with traditional owners who will share their skills and knowledge of local bush foods. These are all led by park rangers. In addition to the culinary delights, you can experience Bininj/Mungguy culture, such as various arts, music, performances, workshops, and guided experiences of Kakadu's famous rock art galleries, Nourlangie and Ubirr. For accommodation, the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel in Jabiru and Cooinda Lodge in Cooinda are recommended. Cooinda offers hotel rooms, luxury camping tents, and the lavish Yellow Water Villas. The Yellow Water Camping Ground at Cooinda provides a wealth of camping and caravan facilities.