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Itinerary
Darwin ... Jabiru ... Cooinda...Pine Creek.
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Direction
the Stuart Highway about 350km,
take Arnhem Highway for the Kakadu National Park.
A territory rich in flora and fauna that is self-regenarating.
Before arriving in the Kakadu National Park all along the Arnhem
Highway certain curiosities are worth the time of a stop-over.
The name Kakadu is from the Gagudju speaking people, a language used in the northern parts of the area at the beginning of the 20th century. Today however, there are three major languages spoken within the park. These are Gundjeihmi/ Mauali, Kunwinjku and Jawoyn.
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KAKADU

The doors
of Kakadu National Park, where treasures of life, flora and fauna,
are preciously preserved. A magical territory which attempts to respect
the sacred lands of the Aboriginal.
Arnhem Land
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The
shelters, stone tools, grindstones and ochre indicate that Aboriginal
people have lived in the vicinity now defined by the National Park
in excess of 50,000 years. Aboriginal culture abounds throughout
the Park, where some 5000 sites have been recorded.
Then, there is the other display, the flora and fauna.
More than a third of the Top End's plant life is represented through
the 1,600 plant species, along with 275 bird species, reptile families
totalling 75,25 species of frogs and it is estimated that the park
hosts an amazing 10,000 species of insects.

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Aboriginal
culture

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Spiritual Music
of the Aboriginal
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Aboriginal
culture To speak of Aboriginal art is not to spak of one tradition
or culture: indigenous Australia is made up of a wide variety
of cultural practices, spiritual beliefs and ceremonies, social
structures and languages. Each tradition of Aboriginal art represents
a distinct visual language,with its own vocabulary of icons
and symbols.
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The
Arnhem Land
An Aboriginal Culture Tour in Arnhem.
Arnhern land is Aboriginal land - a unique area where Aboriginal
people live a lifestyle mare closely linked to their true culture
and heritage.
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From the rock art styles of their predecessors, local Aboriginal
artists continue to maintain this tradition in the form of painting
and fibre craft.
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Welcome to Jabiru.
Nestled near the spectacular Arnhem escarpment, Jaribu
is the perfect base for exploring the world renowned Kakadu national
park.
The Commonwealth Government leased the area to the Jabiru Town Development
Authority to construct a town for the workers and families of three
proposed uranium mines (Ranger Jbiluka and Koongarra) Indeed the town
and the nearby mine leases were proclaimed before the park was established.
Jabiru modelled on suburban Canberra, was completed
in 1982 with responsibility for administration and municipal services
passing th the Jabirau Town Council.
Specialises in authentic Aboriginal - Jabiru.
Art, books, quality garments, and select souvenir items, and crafs and
printed textiles reflecting this rich culture unique to the Top End.
Guluyambi
Cruises
- Ph:(08) 8979 2411
Unique Aboriginal Culture
Cruise on the stunning East Alligator River.
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Jabiru - Visitor Service Guide
j Kakadu Airport Jabiru - Ph:(08) 8979 2411.
Jabiru Tourism Centre - Ph:(08) 8979 2548.
Attention to warning signs
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