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Description
A must-do when visiting iconic World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park, a Yellow Water boat tour offers visitors a great selection of northern Australian birds. Boat tours run throughout the day in season starting at 06.45. This first trip is preferred from a birding and bird photography point of view.
Birders are likely to see species such as Comb-crested Jacana, Black-necked Stork, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Azure Kingfisher, Forest Kingfisher, and many more. The birds are mostly habituated to the boats, often allowing for close approaches.
Also easily seen are Saltwater Crocodiles in their natural habitat, as well as buffalo on the floodplains.
Details
Access
To reach the Yellow Water boat tour departure point, visitors need to travel to Cooinda, a small settlement within Kakadu National Park. From there, either take a complimentary shuttle bus or walk a short distance to the boat ramp. If traveling from Jabiru (the only town in Kakadu), allow about 45 minutes of travel time. Press P on the map for directions.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , ReedbedsConditions
WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Winter , SpringBest time to visit
WinterDifficulty walking trail
Accessible by
BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre is located nearby - see link and map.
Links
- Yellow Water is an eBird hotspot.
- Parks and Wildlife info.
- Yellow Water boat cruise.
- Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
- Bird Spots blog page on this site.
- Tracks Birding Guide to finding Birds in Kakadu National Park.