Mardugal Park Campground

Kakadu National Park


Just south of the Kakadu Hwy, 2km south of the Cooinda turn-off, is the National Parks Mardugal Park campground – an excellent spot with shower and toilets.


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Nearby Kakadu National Park attractions

1. Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre

3.54 MILES

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2. Nourlangie Area

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3. Anbangbang Shelter

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4. Anbangbang Gallery

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6. Maguk

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7. Jim Jim Falls

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A sheer 215m drop, Jim Jim is awesome after rain (when it can only be seen from the air), but its waters shrink to a trickle by about June.