Jabiru is 150 miles east of Darwin on the Arnem Highway and is located within the famous World Heritage listed Kakudu national park. The town blends in with the natural environment as harmoniously as possible. An example of this is the Gagudju Crocodile Hotel which has been shaped to look something like the predatory animal, which is an important symbol for the local Aboriginal people. Jabiru is a small town and its economy is based primarily on the nearby mining industry and the growing numbers of tourists. It is important to repsect that the town and surroundings are important Aboriginal region with cultural centres, galleries and several examples of ancient rock paintings. Kakudu National Park is an extensive area, which has camping sites, magnificent walking trails through tropical forests, billabongs, rivers etc etc. Several companies operate air, river, fishing, cruises and bush walking tours. The park also has a uranium mine, which also operates fascinating tours.

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