Where to See Brolga in Kakadu National Park

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Brolga sightings in Kakadu

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Where Brolga has been reported, from 101 sightings. Not a live tracker: animals move, and an empty area doesn’t mean there are none.

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Timing

When to look

12 AM0% of the busiest hour1 AM0% of the busiest hour2 AM0% of the busiest hour3 AM0% of the busiest hour4 AM2% of the busiest hour5 AM25% of the busiest hour6 AM90% of the busiest hour7 AMBusiest hour8 AM85% of the busiest hour9 AM70% of the busiest hour10 AM60% of the busiest hour11 AM55% of the busiest hourNoon50% of the busiest hour1 PM50% of the busiest hour2 PM55% of the busiest hour3 PM65% of the busiest hour4 PM80% of the busiest hour5 PM95% of the busiest hour6 PMBusiest hour7 PM45% of the busiest hour8 PM15% of the busiest hour9 PM4% of the busiest hour10 PM1% of the busiest hour11 PM0% of the busiest hour

Brolga is most seen 6–9 AM and 5–7 PM. Bars compare each hour with the busiest one.

Brolga sightings by hour, as a share of the busiest hour
Hour	Share of busiest hour
12 AM	0%
1 AM	0%
2 AM	0%
3 AM	0%
4 AM	2%
5 AM	25%
6 AM	90%
7 AM	100%
8 AM	85%
9 AM	70%
10 AM	60%
11 AM	55%
Noon	50%
1 PM	50%
2 PM	55%
3 PM	65%
4 PM	80%
5 PM	95%
6 PM	100%
7 PM	45%
8 PM	15%
9 PM	4%
10 PM	1%
11 PM	0%

Audio tour

Hear about Brolga on the drive.

Parkwolf’s Tour Guide plays stories like this one as you drive Kakadu, triggered by GPS and read through your car’s speakers.

Kakadu Tour Guide

Brolgas vs Sarus Cranes: Dancers of the Floodplain

Listen

“If you spot tall, grey cranes out on the floodplain, you're likely seeing Brolgas. But look closely at their legs—if they're pink instead of grey, you’ve found a much rarer Sarus Crane.”

Plays as you drive in Parkwolf’s Kakadu Tour Guide.

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Where to look

Kakadu spots that mention Brolga

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Places and trails whose Parkwolf guides talk about Brolga. A good start, never a guarantee.

Places

SightNadab Lookout (Ubirr)Sunset floodplain panorama via superb rock art walk

SightYellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba)Croc-filled billabong with standout sunrise cruises and epic birdlife

SightYellow Water CruisesWetland cruise for crocs, birds and golden light

SightJabiruIn-park hub with fuel, beds, art and tours

LodgingAnbinik Kakadu ResortAboriginal-owned base with pool, gardens and ensuite campsites

SightDjarradjin BillabongQuiet billabong loop for birdlife, lilies, and sunset reflections

Trails

EasyAnbangbang Billabong Walk2.5 km · 1 hrA serene billabong loop with big escarpment views and rich birdlife

Wolf sightings in Yellowstone on Parkwolf’s Find Wildlife map, brightest around Lamar Valley — Wolf sightings in Yellowstone, in the app

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Wildlife

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246 sightingsAgile WallabyNotamacropus agilisMost seen 6–8 AM & 5–7 PMSighting map

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23 sightingsBlack WallarooOsphranter bernardusMost seen 6 AM & 5–7 PMSighting map

Where to see Brolga in Kakadu