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KEEPING COOL IN KAKADU

KAKADU, NT TRAVEL

“Besides cultural lures, Kakadu's colourful and complex ecosystems make it an extraordinary place to explore on land, boat and air”

The Northern Territory's Kakadu National Park is unlike any other national park in Australia — well, except for one. It joins Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park as a World Heritage-listed Park for its cultural and natural significance. Although it may not have an iconic colossal red rock as its unique selling point, Kakadu's varied landscapes make it just as remarkable to roam.

But before I get into what makes it such an outstanding patch of land, let's delve into its vastness. Kakadu is a whopping 19,816sq km. It's comparable with small countries such as Slovenia (20,271sq km) and Fiji (18,272sq km). Clearly, there is a lot of ground to cover when exploring one of the country's largest national parks, but where to begin?

The park has been occupied for more than 65,000 years. Stories from its former ancestors have stood the test of time, and the park is abundant with intricate rock art and carvings superimposed over one another throughout.

Besides cultural lures, Kakadu's colourful and complex ecosystems make it an extraordinary place to explore on land, boat and air. And

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