Campground · Kakadu National Park
Quiet bush campsite by a billabong, handy for southern walks
Overview
A quiet, no-frills bush camp tucked beside Kambolgie Creek, this is the low‑key option for exploring southern stone country without the crowds. Expect big skies at night, birdsong at dawn, and a simple setup that rewards self‑sufficient campers.
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Local know-how
Bring all your drinking water and pack out every bit of rubbish.
Arrive early—sites are first‑come, first‑served and shade is limited.
Check road conditions and seasonal access before you drive in.
Do not swim and stay well back from the creek; be Crocwise.
Use this as a base for early starts to the Yurmikmik walks and Motor Car Falls.
Plan your stop
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Kakadu Tour Guide
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Guide
Set off the Gunlom–Nimbat Road, roughly 15 km from the Kakadu Highway. 4WD is recommended; some visitors make it in 2WD during the dry season. Wet‑season rains can close roads, so always check current conditions before committing.
Kambolgie is a calm, uncrowded base for southern Kakadu. You’re a short drive from the Yurmikmik walks, within easy reach of Motor Car Falls and Moline Rockhole, about 45 minutes from Gunlom, and roughly an hour from Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge). If you prefer stars and solitude over facilities, this is your spot.
The billabong/creek setting attracts birdlife, and you may spot other native wildlife around dawn and dusk. Be strictly Crocwise: don’t swim, keep well back from the water’s edge, and follow all park safety advice.
Camping fees apply (Adults $6/night, Children $3, Families $15). No alcohol and no generators. Firewood can be collected along the road where permitted—follow park guidelines.
Wildlife
1,079 sightingsSaltwater CrocodileMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
121 sightingsWater BuffaloMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
76 sightingsFrilled DragonMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
116 sightingsRed-tailed Black CockatooMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
101 sightingsBrolgaMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
299 sightingsMagpie GooseMost seen around 5 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Kakadu. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
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