Lake Jabiru

Welcome to Lake Jabiru, located in the Northern Territory of Australia within the beautiful Kakadu National Park.

Jabiru, a town which serves as a central hub for services and accommodations, is home to the Marrawuddi Gallery which offers stunning Aboriginal fine art from artists both in Kakadu and the wider region.

Make sure to stop by Lake Jabiru for a picnic lunch and enjoy the stunning scenery of the lake. The viewing area offers shaded car parking and picnic benches. Visitors can take a walk around the lake, which is small and scenic. The flat walking trail around the lake makes for an easy walk to enjoy the surrounding environment. The lake is great for families or individual travelers looking for a quick, yet beautiful, stop.

Explore the stunning diverse landscapes of Kakadu National Park, and learn about the fascinating Aboriginal cultural heritage of the area. Start off at the Bowali Visitor Centre where informative staff can help you plan your trip within the park. The informative displays offer great insight into the surrounding areas such as wetlands, waterfalls, escarpments, and woodlands. Make sure to catch the stunning tropical sunset amid ancient rock paintings, some of which date back up to 20,000 years. Visitors can also experience the Mahbilil Festival, celebrating cultural diversity annually in September.

Visitors can fly into Darwin and drive 255 kilometers (158 miles) east to Jabiru. There is an entrance fee for Kakadu National Park which visitors can conveniently purchase in Jabiru if not already bought online.

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