If you’re going to the gorgeous Kakadu National Park, you’ll find there is no shortage of things to see—there are so many that it can feel overwhelming to decide what to see. To start your adventure as prepared as possible, go to the Bowali Visitor Centre first. You’ll want plenty of time to absorb the displays and information from the experts at the centre before exploring the park itself. Best of all, you won’t even have to pay for your experience. It’s free!
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Bowali Visitor Centre in Kakadu National Park
The centre is named Bowali Creek, which is located close by. Looking at the architecture from the outside, you may notice that it mimics the appearance of Aboriginal rock shelters. The air-conditioned inside also provides the perfect escape from the Northern Territory’s hottest days. There are plenty of charging stations to juice up your phone before heading out since you’ll no doubt want to take plenty of pictures.
The Ultimate Multimedia Learning Experience at Bowali Visitor Centre
This visitor centre in Kakadu National Park presents valuable information in various ways, from the theatre to the library. Every half hour, you’ll be able to watch a video presentation on Kakadu, including its international importance. This is also the closest you can ever get to an enormous crocodile, thanks to the crocodile skeleton!
Hands-On Learning at Bowali Visitor Centre
Understanding Aboriginal culture before you explore Kakadu National Park is crucial to understanding the park’s importance. The Bowali Visitor Centre is much more than just a place to learn about nature in Kakadu National Park before you see it. You can expand your knowledge of Aboriginal art and culture at the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. You could easily spend hours here looking at all the art and reading up on kinship laws, fascinating stories of the traditional owners, and more.
See Indigenous Art Being Created
Take a guided trip
Before you leave the visitor centre, we recommend you take a private guide with you so you know how to get around the park. We can arrange Private tours of Kakadu National Park from Darwin or Bowali Visitor Centre. If you want some refreshments before you embark on your journey, stop by the Anmak An-me Café, which is open from 9 to 5 daily—worried about the visitor centre not being available when you show up? If you’re not touring Kakadu National Park on Christmas Day, the centre will be available for visitors from 8 in the morning to 5 at night!
Related Tours
Visitor centres are rarely an attraction all on their own, but at Kakadu National Park, it is a “can’t-miss” part of the adventure! If you book a one-day tour to Kakadu National Park with Autopia Tours, we always include the Bowali Visitor Centre as part of the itinerary. To discuss your vacation plans, get in touch with us today!
