My First Road Trip to Kakadu National Park
Our land has a big story. Sometimes we tell a little bit at a time. Come and hear our stories, see our land. A little bit might stay in your hearts. If you want more, you can come back. -Jacob Nayinggul, Manilakarr Clan- Entrance gate to Kakadu :) Brief Introduction Kakadu is a protected area in Northern Territory, Australia. It's located 171 km in the south east of Darwin. The park is located within the Alligator Rivers of the Northern Territory. The name 'Kakadu' comes from an Aboriginal language called Gagudju, which was one of the languages spoken in the north of the park at the beginning of the 20th century. Road to Kakadu Kakadu National Park covers an amazing 20,000-square-kilometers, and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List in recognition of both its outstanding natural values and as a living cultural landscape. Aboriginal people have inhabited Kakadu continuously for more than 65,000 years. Ancient rock art showcasing long-extinct animals c...