Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp

Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp Welcome to Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp, in the heart of Kakadu National Park. We are a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated family business.

Join our Murumburr family on one of our cultural tours all set within our outstanding natural environment. Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp offers Camping and Aboriginal cultural experiences along the Jim Jim Creek in Kakadu National Park, NT, Australia. OPEN FROM JUNE TO OCTOBER - SUBJECT TO ROAD ACCESS

Our cabins are currently being upgraded. We now offer Camp Sites along the Jim Jim Creek flood plains. Map Patonga (Homestead)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/sFEpdsThwLLHDiTL7

07/11/2024
These mob, what a team, minus a few others โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿงก more photos coming. Gates closed and our private property is open by ap...
08/09/2024

These mob, what a team, minus a few others โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿงก more photos coming.

Gates closed and our private property is open by appointment... reach out via our families website www.kakadubillabongsafaricamp.com.au

08/09/2024

Flock to Bird Week at Kakadu - A Haven for Bird Enthusiasts.

Kakadu National Park is a bird loverโ€™s paradise โ€“ home to more than a third of Australiaโ€™s bird species, Kakadu is the perfect place to discover and learn all about the unique species of birds living in this magical part of the world, which is dual World Heritage-listed for both its natural and cultural values.

During Bird Week, visitors and viewers are treated to specialist lectures, cultural events and some of Australia's best birdwatching, including our dedicated Bird Week Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong.

Join our local NT Bird Specialist, Luke Paterson, during select morning and afternoon cruises during Kakadu Bird Week, 26 September - 29 September 2024. Luke will focus on the bird life in the area whilst sharing his expertise on many of the 280+ bird species in the area. Don't forget your binoculars and zoom lens!

Book now for 26-29 September: https://kakadutourism.com/specials/events/event/231

08/09/2024

Mayali Mulil Festival 2024... thank you everyone... Without the love and support, our family gathering would not be possible, thank you again for being part of us!

Drive safe, pop in again soon please... Our business is open all year round, subject to weather and access.
More thank you's and photos soon... We look forward to releasing our festival dates for 2025 leading into 10 years in 2026...
Gates closed.

06/09/2024
GATES OPEN 8AM - COME ON DOWN!๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿณ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐ŸฐGates open 7am for day visitorsFree and paid cultural activities ...
06/09/2024

GATES OPEN 8AM - COME ON DOWN!
๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿณ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ
Gates open 7am for day visitors
Free and paid cultural activities available throughout the day - weaving, guided walks, bushtucker
Song writing and music session with Dr Shellie Morris.
๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿด ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ
Camper check out 11am.
๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€:
$๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜
$๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜€ ๐Ÿฏ ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฒ.
๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ.
NT LOCALS DISCOUNT - DM OUR PAGE FOR THE CODE!

Sneak peak... New Gallery set up ๐Ÿ’š
06/09/2024

Sneak peak... New Gallery set up ๐Ÿ’š

Day Tickets released at gate from 630am.. Try to arrive early to get most of the morning.7am Walk n Talk- Breakfast stal...
06/09/2024

Day Tickets released at gate from 630am.. Try to arrive early to get most of the morning.

7am Walk n Talk
- Breakfast stall
9am Weaving and a later session plus other activities included during the day.
9am to 6pm Workshops paid direct to artist Dale at Dingo Cockatoo.
1130am Lunch stall.
Children's entertainment all day.
530pm Walk n Talk
630pm Bush Tucker experience included, plus stall for other dinner items. Evening entertainment.

We asked earlier, and the family is happy to offer day tickets at $65. Cash or card at gate.

mah. ๐ŸŽถ

A three-hour drive from Darwin, the Aboriginal-run festival is open to people of all ages. For the first time it will be...
06/09/2024

A three-hour drive from Darwin, the Aboriginal-run festival is open to people of all ages. For the first time it will be held at Murdudjurl Community, allowing access to existing infrastructure and facilities with full vehicle access via a graded road, just off the Kakadu Highway.

FROM 2PM TODAY THIS PAGE WILL ONLY BE MONITORED DAILY.

NEW - SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM COINDA.

Sunset Dinner and Shows on Friday and Saturday Night.
Kakadu Kitchen and stalls, including food to cover water/drinks, breakfast, lunch and dinners.
Community activities including Guided Bush Walks and Talks, Song Writing Workshop with award-winning singer/songwriter Dr Shellie Morris, Learn Traditional Dancing.

Online tickets closed - get one at the gate by cash.

Workshops with Dale this weekend...See the office checkin for information.
05/09/2024

Workshops with Dale this weekend...See the office checkin for information.

Happy Festival Day!Mayali Mulil Festivl - Location!Located in Kakadu National Park, Mayali Mulil is a gathering of peopl...
05/09/2024

Happy Festival Day!
Mayali Mulil Festivl - Location!
Located in Kakadu National Park, Mayali Mulil is a gathering of people, country, culture and enterprise, with an aim of achieving sustainable balance between two worlds.

Gates open 4pm today to 9pm.
Saturday 8am to 8pm - main day.
Sunday gates closed 10am.

Ticket at gate - see website.

05/09/2024

The Mayali Mulil Festival is and on-Country Cultural gathering at Murdudjurl Community, Kakadu National Park, NT. Connect with our culture, our environment and our spirit. 7 September 2024, camping available.

We are having some issues with our page! All posts over the last few days have been removed by Meta. We are still here a...
05/09/2024

We are having some issues with our page! All posts over the last few days have been removed by Meta. We are still here and currently able to recieve messages. If you don't hear from us our page maybe restricted. Posts of images like below apparently against standards... Enjoying beautiful people on stunning Jim Jim Creek Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp.
Tickets at gate or online www.kakadubillabongsafaricamp.com.au

Welcome to our festival grounds - Patonga Homestead at Murdudjurl Community. Mayali people have lived in Kakadu for many...
05/09/2024

Welcome to our festival grounds - Patonga Homestead at Murdudjurl Community. Mayali people have lived in Kakadu for many thousands of years. The Mayali Mulil Festival (Mulil meaning gathering) takes place this weekend!

*Festival site layout subject to change as the preparations continue.

Our business Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp and homestead lies on Murumburr clan country on the edge of the Jim Jim river system, approximately 60-70kms downstream of the world famous Jim Jim Falls.

Murumburr clan and affiliate families continue to live in the unique Kakadu National Parks, where culture and tradition still remains strong. The traditional land owners thrive on the many bush foods that the six different seasons bring.

With 7 different habitats, an abundance of foods is easily found. Knowledge of the seasons and food has been passed down through many generations of dahbohdabolk that have traveled the land. These ancestors have left the remnants of stone tools and artefacts which continue to be used today.

The Murumburr clan and our family members welcome you to come and have a taste of a real โ€œliving cultural experienceโ€, and of their daily lives.

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR FESTIVAL TICKETS? - PRESALE WITH LIMITED AT THE GATE BY CASH!
6 to 8 September
Tickets are limited - get yours ๐Ÿ’š
www.kakadubillabongsafaricamp.com.ay

Patonga Homestead is ready for our guests! For all the FAQs see our website link... Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, ch...
04/09/2024

Patonga Homestead is ready for our guests!
For all the FAQs see our website link...
Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, chair and of course a great attitude. We are an Alcohol and drug free event, with security by our side. Our elders ready to welcome you.

Tickets are limited - get yours ๐Ÿ’š
All info and tickets.
https://linktr.ee/mayalimulil

Address

Patonga Homestead
Kakadu, NT
0886

Telephone

+61499326753

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp:

Videos

Mayali Mulil Festival 2024... thank you everyone... Without the love and support, our family gathering would not be possible, thank you again for being part of us! Drive safe, pop in again soon please... Our business is open all year round, subject to weather and access. More thank you's and photos soon... We look forward to releasing our festival dates for 2025 leading into 10 years in 2026... Gates closed. #MayaliMulil

Kakadu Community Cultural Workshops
Kakadu Community Cultural Workshops

A fantastic day sharing our Kakadu Community Cultural Workshops with a beautiful group of friends. Kamak! ๐Ÿชท๐ŸŒธ Northern Territory โ€“ Australia Kakadu National Park ๐Ÿ“ธTRC Tourism | Tracey Diddams

Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Kudjewk monsoon season
Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Kudjewk monsoon season

Coming to Kakadu for the Easter long weekend? Well we've got a treat for you! ๐Ÿฃ Our Journey Through Time - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art Tour starts from Good Friday 27 March 2024 and is on offer throughout the school holidays. Kudjewk our monsoon season has brought Country to life - native ginger is sprouting, crystal clear creeks are flowing and wildlife is abuzz and enjoying the abundance of food. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ› Our tour with a Traditional Custodian of this area will open your senses to this ancient living cultural landscape. ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›โค๏ธ Check out recent videos of Burrungkuy and feel the serenity! For more information on our tours and for bookings visit๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿฟ https://kakadubillabongsafaricamp.rezdy.com/541945/journey-through-time-burrungkuy-nourlangie-rock-art-tour #kakadunationalpark #ntaustralia #firstnationstourism #seekakadu

Mandy big star on SBS Food giving Pohs Barra Laksa a go... she still raves how deliecious it was. #kakadu #laksa

The Mayali Mulil Festival is a gathering of people, country, culture and enterprise in Kakadu National Park with an aim of achieving sustainable balance between two worlds. 'MAYALI' is an Aboriginal language group from the Kakadu West Arnhem plateau region. It is part of the Bininj Kunwok (Western Aboriginal languages). 'MULIL' means many, in this case a large gathering of people. The name signifies people gathering and connecting under the umbrella of Mayali language and culture.

Mayali Mulil Festival 2018 - Highlight short
Mayali Mulil Festival 2018 - Highlight short

Thanks Toby and Bernard for this amazing video of Mayali Mulil 2018! The 1st week of September 2019 is planned save the date for next years. Enjoy your Xmas Season, stay safe and thankyou for a great year up at the Safari Camp.

Mayali Mulil Festival - 2018
Mayali Mulil Festival - 2018

See you all soon... This will be our last admind post as will be up at the camp with no internet from today :-) We will be checking once a day so please be patient with our response to any questions. You'll find most answers on our websites FAQs. Don't forget your ID and collect your Wrist Band from the Box Office. Park and walk up... we will show you where you can set up camp or check you into your Safari Tent! Drive slow along track 20ks per hour, one way so give way to smaller cars please. Slight change to our Entertainment - our artists are as follows... Over the two nights, our schedule will be decided on the day of each concert. So stay two nights and don't miss any. Opening speech and traditional dancers Black Rock Band Djolpa McKenzie Martin Gaykamungu Ramo All Stars Djakapurra Munyarryun Crazy jay Bininj Band Current Vibe Shellie Morris Band Traditional dancers Manmoyi warddeken Dancers Minjalang Dancers Town camp Able dancers Torres straight dancers Workshops from 8am Saturday and Sunday and food can be purchased by Cash only, no eftpos. Drive safe see you soon... James and Festival Team xo

+++ OVER 2 AWESOME NIGHTS IN SEPTEMBER +++ The 2018 Mayali Mulil Festival a Kakadu On Country Gathering is set to offer a real cultural experience with nature and traditional song and dance, bush tucker experience, live concerts, workshops and free activities, with camping and accommodation. See www.mayalimulil.com

Boundless Possible at Mayali Mulil Festival 2018
Boundless Possible at Mayali Mulil Festival 2018

#BoundlessPossible at Mayali Mulil Festival 2018! www.mayalimulil.com 7 to 9 Sept at Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp

Mayali Mulil Festival - Our People, Our Culture
Mayali Mulil Festival - Our People, Our Culture

Join our people for the Mayali Mulil Festival :-) www.mayalimulil.com 7-9 SEPT. Mayali people have lived in the region for many thousands of years. When the sea levels rose and the shoreline was along the edge of the escarpment people lived in the rocky areas of the escarpment country, a unique part of Australia and the home of many unique plant and animals species. Through long periods of isolation as geological changes have shaped this part of Australia unique species, such as the Banded Fruit-Dove (Adjmu; Ptilinopus cinctus), the Oenpelli Python (Nawaran; Morelia oenpelliensis), the Black Wallaroo (Barrk, Macropus bernardus), have evolved in the area and are only found in the escarpment areas of Kakadu. The Jim Jim creek system has become the wonderful floodplain resource over the last 6,000 years as the sea levels retreated and the freshwater system we see today has developed. Aboriginal ancestors of the current Mayali landowners have lived through all these changes and developed a rich culture in the region. Their knowledge and culture are shared through the Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp and associated activities. We invite you to come and experience the wonderful feel of this country and take some time to understand the land and the culture that makes this area so special.

We are looking forward to the festival. 4 new Workshops and plenty of activities for the whole family. Didjeridoo Making and learn how to play Workshop with Dale and the fellas, take yours home to keep... 3 hour Workshop $100 Adult and $65 Child 14 to 18 Years, money goes to paying Artsits and for supplies. Lots to see and do this 8th of Sept our main day of the Festival. Stay 2 Nights from Friday with our 1st Sunset Concert then wake up early for Sunrise Bush Walk and Talk, tuck into some brekky and get your hands into one of our workshops and activities from 9am. . www.mayalimulil.com

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Our Story

Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp offers eco accommodation and Aboriginal cultural experiences along the Jim Jim Creek in Kakadu National Park, NT, Australia.

The family hold a long and proud history as Traditional Owners of the land on which the camp is located.

Mayali people have lived in the region for many thousands of years.

When the sea levels rose and the shoreline was along the edge of the escarpment people lived in the rocky areas of the escarpment country, a unique part of Australia and the home of many unique plant and animals species. Through long periods of isolation as geological changes have shaped this part of Australia unique species, such as the Banded Fruit-Dove (Adjmu; Ptilinopus cinctus), the Oenpelli Python (Nawaran; Morelia oenpelliensis), the Black Wallaroo (Barrk, Macropus bernardus), have evolved in the area and are only found in the escarpment areas of Kakadu.

Other Kakadu travel agencies

Show All