Bring together Australia's renowned Aboriginal chefs
Australia's largest national park
A gastronomic experience that has never been tried before
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May 18-27, 2018
The Taste of Kakadu Food Festival will be a different experience, with all the culinary experiences taking place in this national park with both natural and cultural heritage.
Gourmet
Paul 'Yoda’ Iskov (Fervor)
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Paul 'Yoda' Iskov is adept at using local produce to open temporary restaurants in Australia's distinctive attractions.
At last year's Taste of Kakadu Food Festival, Paul's team served 40 guests and Aboriginal owners a 10-course menu featuring crocodile and emu sausages, wildflower granitas and acacia seed-flavored Lymington cakes in an unnoticed remote area of Kakadu National Park.
This year's Fervor menu and dining location remains confidential, but it will definitely be an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ben Tyler & Kylie-Lee Bradford
Kakadu kitchen
Ben Tyler and Kylie-Lee Bradford unveiled a new concept at last year's 'Taste Kakadu' food festival – using bush foods that sting the tongue to create impressive foods such as crunchy cat eel tails, traditional quinoa bread and potato sushi.
The duo are making some exciting and delicious combinations for 2018 and are excited to share their knowledge of bush food and traditional cooking techniques with guests again this year.
Zach Green
Elijah’s Kitchen
This year, Aboriginal chef Zach Green brings his innovative cuisine back to Kakadu.
Zach enjoys telling the story of his family while cooking, as well as sharing the cultural implications of ingredients, the deep complexities of Aboriginal kinship and culture.
As chef at Elijah, Darwin's pop-up kitchen, Zach knows the tastes of the local people, with sweet chilli mango mud crab and green ant cheesecake being his favourites.
Timeless tradition + contemporary cuisine
In Kakadu, the jungle delicacies that have been passed down from generation to generation, from barramundi to Kakadu plums, invite you to taste.
Special events of the food festival
Pop-up dining event
Take a walking tour of Kakadu with aboriginal owners
Rock Art Gallery Event
Yellow Water River Cruise - Chef's special snack
Eat as you fish
Every year from February to November, it is the golden season for fishing, and there are a large number of barramundi in the Yellow Water River waiting to be caught.
Sit around and weave a fruit basket
Ingredients for jungle cuisine
Jungle apples
blackcurrant
Kakadu plums
Green ants
Exceptional experience
Must Do
Yellowwater River Cruise
The Yellow Water Cruise takes visitors along the way to an abundance of wildlife, spectacular views and the ever-changing landscape of the Yellow Water River Pool. After sunrise and sunset, cruise through the unique ecosystems of the Yellow Water River pool and tributaries of the South Alligator River. The Yellow Water Cruises operate year-round, with six daily departures of 90 or 120 minutes.
About a third of Australian birds live in Kakadu, with at least 60 species near the wetlands. Whistling ducks and magpie geese are the most common. Eagles can be seen wandering in search of prey, unique storks can be seen, and australian cranes can even be seen dancing. There are also plenty of crocodiles in their natural habitat, as well as buffalo on floodplains.
Ubir
Ubirr is one of the world's most famous rock art sites, and the story of Genesis has been passed down for thousands of years. Enter the stunning main gallery and follow Aboriginal owner Connie Nayyingul to enjoy a rare jungle delicacy - yam – next to a World Heritage-listed petroglyph. Then, head to the top of Ubir and listen to stories about the Aboriginal Spear.
Crocodile watching
There are about ten thousand adult crocodiles in Kakadu! These prehistoric creatures have lived in this region for millions of years.
They are terrifying hunters who are able to travel along the water at high speed with the help of their tails. Muscular tails push their bodies out of the water, hitting prey in a raiding fashion, which is usually deadly.
There are several ways to safely view these prehistoric predators around the park. There are secure platforms at Cahills Crossing and Yellow Water, and there are also two types of cruises to choose from – Guluyambi Cultural Cruise and YellowWater River Cruise.
The end of the dry season (August to November) is the best time to see crocodiles. Depending on the weather and time, they may warm up in the sun or stay cool in the shade or in the water. Before booking a cruise, you can ask your guide about the best time of day in order to see the crocodiles as this can vary from week to week.
Kakadu National Park ticket reservations and other information parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/taste
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