West Arnhem Region

An Aboriginal homeland area in the north of the Northern Territory, home to World Heritage–listed Kakadu National Park.

The West Arnhem Region lies in the northern "Top End" of the Northern Territory, and most of it is Aboriginal land. Kakadu National Park, a World Heritage Site for both its natural and cultural values, is the region's highlight, with the rock art at Ubirr and Nourlangie, Yellow Water cruises and Jim Jim Falls among its best-known sights, and saltwater crocodiles and abundant waterbirds to see. The main town is Jabiru. The best time to visit is the dry season (about May–Oct), as many roads are closed in the wet season. Access is usually by car, about three hours from Darwin.

Destinations

• Kakadu National Park

Itineraries

• Top End: Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield – Loop through three major national parks from Darwin to see rock art, wetlands, gorges, and plunge pools.
• Explorer's Way: Uluru to Darwin – Drive from south to north across the Northern Territory, traveling from the Red Centre all the way to tropical Kakadu a…