Yellow Water Billabong

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Best Time

Dry Season (May–Oct)

Entry Fee

Free

Drive Time

2h 16min

Access

All vehicles

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The most famous billabong in Kakadu — a permanent floodplain wetland at the junction of South Alligator River tributaries, supporting thousands of magpie geese, jabiru storks, sea eagles, and saltwater crocodiles. Cruise operators run dawn and sunset boat tours daily. The birdlife at dawn is extraordinary. Yellow Water is home to one of the largest concentrations of waterbirds in Australia. Seeing 30+ crocodiles in a single dawn cruise is not unusual.

Explorer Verdict

VerifiedFree entry

Best for

Wildlife watchers, families, first-time NT visitors

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You'd rather explore independently

Time needed

1-2 hours on site

Best season

Dry Season (May–Oct)

NT Explorer verified

Last updated · 8 days ago

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