Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge

Top choice in Kakadu National Park


In a restricted area of the park (ie only guests and local Indigenous residents are allowed in), this deliciously remote lodge sits in the shadow of the stunning Hawk Dreaming sandstone escarpment and is as close to sweeping flood plains and billabongs as it is far from the clamouring crowds of Kakadu.

The safari tents are simple but nicely spread through shady grounds inhabited by wallabies, whistling kites and blue-winged kookaburras.

There's a small hot tub and rates include dinner and breakfast, transfers from the Border Store in Ubirr, sundowners and excursions to see local rock art that will be yours and yours alone to enjoy.


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