My favourite places to photograph in Kakadu National Park
Just a short little post about my favourite places to shoot in Kakadu, including the best times of day for photography.
Jim Jim Falls
At sunset in the dry season, the cliffs and their reflections are illuminated a brilliant red!
From a helicopter in the wet season (between January and April, depending on local rainfall) - afternoon light is best for light on the gorge, but cloud cover and afternoon storms be a problem at this time of year…
Jim Jim Falls in the wet
Jim Jim in the dry season
Nourlangie Rock
From Nawurlandja lookout at sunset, from a bit of a height to gain perspective over the surrounding landscape. Also for a foreground of jagged, rocky shapes.
Or, in the late dry season, from Anbangbang Billabong (also at sunset) for a billabong foreground usually scattered with birds
Nourlangie, from Nawurlandja Lookout
Yellow Water Billabong
From the boat cruise operated from Cooinda, either sunrise or sunset are both spectacular. At certain times of year a magical mist floats across the surface of the water at sunrise which can definitely add an extra special element!
The boat cruise is also one of the best wildlife experiences in Kakadu. The bird life is phenomenal at the end of the dry season as all birds concentrate around the shrinking water supply (typically between mid Aug and late Oct)
Yellow Waters in the early morning
Magpie Geese over Kakadu’s wetlands
Ubirr Rock
From the highest accessible point, Nadab lookout offers 360 degree views: open floodplain to the west and rocky escarpment country to the east.
Sunset is the best time here but it can get busy in the dry season.
Ubirr is inaccessible for a few months in the wet season due to flooding of Magela Creek on the access road.
Shoulder season sunsets are a great time to photograph - there are less people, the floodplains are often greener or with a bit of water and the chance of clouds to liven up your skies is much higher.
Ubirr at sunset
For plenty more advice and information on where to explore, hike and photograph in the NT, check out my recent book Discover Natural Northern Territory here.