Billabong

Australia's billabongs are quickly disappearing. These billabongs provide a wetland home to countless bird, reptile, fish, amphibian, mammal, and plant species. Visiting Australia's Kakadu National Park is a fantastic opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Australia's shrinking wetlands. There are many activities visitors can use engage themselves in order to appreciate Kakadu's natural splendor.

Kakadu National Park is located in Australia's northernmost reaches, three hours east of Darwin. It is home to many of the country's remaining billabongs. Billabongs are stagnant lakes created by a bend in a waterway. During the rainy season, the billabongs flood and create habitat for migratory animals. Kakadu National Park is involved with several agreements between Australia and numerous other countries in order to protect migratory birds and other species. Some of these agreements include JAMBA, CAMBA, Bonn Convention, CITES, SPREP, and Apia Convention. In addition, Kakadu is taking part in a program that exchanges information with indigenous tribes in order to manage local wetlands. For visitors, Kakadu offers a wide variety of activities. Visitors are welcomed to learn about Aboriginal culture, take walks in the park, view the park's rock art, fish, boat, camp, and view a myriad of wildlife species.

Overall, Kakadu National Park offers a wide array of attractions for visitors. The park is a wonderful place to visit in order to see Australia's surviving billabongs, learn about Australia's native Aborigines, view unique wildlife, and otherwise enjoy Australia's great outdoors. For visitors, Kakadu National Park provides an experience that cannot be forgotten.