Yellow Water, a land-locked billabong brimming with native flora and fauna, is one of World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park’s best known landmarks. Located near the small settlement of Cooinda, Yellow Water is home to crocodiles, wild horses, buffalo and other wildlife.
The billabong, which floods to join other waterways during the wet season, also attracts millions of migratory birds each year, including jacana, egrets, jabiru, sea eagles, magpie geese and many other native species. Paperbark forests, pandanus and fresh water mangroves line the shore, and the water is dotted with beautiful pink and white waterlilies.
Explore the billabong by boarding a wildlife cruise, or enjoy an unforgettable Top End sunset from the viewing platform. A trip to Kakadu is not complete without a visit to Yellow Water.
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Early morning or late afternoon is a good time for a cruise. It's the best time for viewing wildlife and the best light for taking photos.
You can also watch birds from the boardwalk (early dry season) or on the 1 km return walk to the viewing platform across the floodplains (late dry season).
Site Description National Park
Attractions Billabongs, Lookout, Scenic Views, Wetland, Wildlife
Activities Birdwatching, Swimming, Walking
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