Who created Kakadu?

The Bininj/Mungguy people: The traditional owners of Kakadu are the Bininj/Mungguy people, who have lived in this country for over 60, 000 years. Kakadu is believed to be one of the first areas settled by humans in Australia. Sandstone rock formation, Kakadu National Park.

What is the Aboriginal name for Kakadu?

Gagudju
The name Kakadu was suggested to recognise Gagudju, an Aboriginal language which used to be spoken in the park.

Who are the traditional owners of ubirr?

Ubirr is now looked after by neighbouring clans, the Bunitj, Manilagarr and Mandjurlgunj people. Welcome to Ubirr where the rock art depicts traditional foods and tells stories about law and creation.

What Aboriginal land is Kakadu on?

Kakadu is Australia’s largest land-based national park, 250km west of Darwin and east of the vast Arnhem Land plateau. It is a place of living culture used by Mirarr and other Bininj (Aboriginal people) every day.

How old is Kakadu?

More than 65,000 years – we are the oldest living culture on earth.

Why was Kakadu established?

Kakadu National Park was established at a time when the Australian peoples’ interest was high in the establishment of national parks for conservation as well as in recognizing the land interests of Aboriginal people.

How many clans are there in Kakadu?

19 clan groups
Kakadu has about 19 clan groups. The Creation ancestors gave Bininj/Mungguy a kinship system linking people to all thing and the cultural responsibility to look after them all.

What happened to Kakadu?

For years, Kakadu’s natural environment has been degrading and popular tourist sites have been closed with little warning. Kakadu — billed as a jewel in Australia’s tourism crown — is falling into disrepair, and traditional owners say the federal body that runs the park is to blame.

Who is protecting Kakadu National Park?

Kakadu is Aboriginal land. Our people have kept it healthy for thousands of years. Today, we work hand-in-hand with Parks Australia to manage Kakadu, using a mix of traditional ways and modern science.

What is the strangest plant found in Kakadu?

the Darwin woollybutt
The strangest plant found in Kakadu is the Darwin woollybutt.

Why is Kakadu special?

Kakadu is one of the largest national parks in Australia and one of the largest in the world’s tropics, Kakadu preserves the greatest variety of ecosystems on the Australian continent including extensive areas of savanna woodlands, open forest, floodplains, mangroves, tidal mudflats, coastal areas and monsoon forests.

How long have Aboriginal people lived in Kakadu?

65,000 years
Kakadu is a living cultural landscape. It has been home to Aboriginal people for more than 65,000 years. Ours is the oldest living culture on earth.

Where are the crocodiles in Kakadu?

Where to see it. See crocodiles safely on a commercial cruise on the East Alligator River or Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Billabong. Another option is to watch them from a high platform like the Cahills Crossing viewing platform or Yellow Water boardwalk.

How many trees are in Kakadu?

With more than 2,000 plant species, Kakadu is bursting with life. Many of our plants have been used by local Aboriginal people for generations as bush foods, medicines and weaving materials. For more information about bush foods go to the Kakadu Tourism website.

Is it safe to swim in Kakadu National Park?

The answer is a; yes you can! But with caution and never alone. You can download the Parks Australia Kakadu water safety guide here for more information. Danger levels can vary depending on it being wet or dry season and many areas are closed off during the tropical wet season.

Where is sweetheart the croc?

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
The crocodile’s mounted body is now on permanent display at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. The preserved skin and jaws were modelled for an Australian tour and eventually placed as an exhibition at the territory’s museum.

How old is the oldest crocodile in Australia?

Cassius – World’s Largest Crocodile in Captivity

Cassius has called Green Island’s Marineland Melanesia home since 1987 when relocated from Australia’s Northern Territory and is estimated to be at least 110 years old. At 5.48 meters long (17ft 11.75inches) he is a monster and very dangerous!

Is Jim Jim Falls safe?

They are extremely aggressive and can cause injury or death. For your safety, swimming is prohibited in all waterways in this area. The only exception is the plunge pool and beach pool where you may swim at your own risk. Here, rangers work hard to detect and remove estuarine crocodiles.

Is Jim Jim Falls open?

Access into Jim Jim falls is depandent on any adverse weather and road conditions. As travel Agents in the past 10 years we have seen the Jim Jim Falls Gorge Track open anywhere from mid June to mid July as there is no set opening date.