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Best time to visit Kakadu NP (and when it is crowded)

Kakadu NP is a nature destination in Australia. Its peak season is September and October, and it is least crowded in January, February, March, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

September and October

Quietest months

January, February, March, and December

Kakadu NP month by month

How crowded Kakadu NP gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Kakadu NP in January
Quiet
Kakadu NP in February
Quiet
Kakadu NP in March
Quiet
Kakadu NP in April
Quiet
Kakadu NP in May
Quiet
Kakadu NP in June
Quiet
Kakadu NP in July
Quiet
Kakadu NP in August
Quiet
Kakadu NP in September
Quiet
Kakadu NP in October
Quiet
Kakadu NP in November
Quiet
Kakadu NP in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Kakadu NP busy?
Kakadu NP gets busiest in September and October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Kakadu NP?
For thinner crowds, visit Kakadu NP in January, February, March, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Kakadu NP least crowded?
Kakadu NP is least crowded in January, February, March, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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