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Warradjan Cultural Centre

Kakadu Highway | Jim Jim, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0886, Australia
+61 8 8979 0145
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The 6 seasons of Kakadu
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Ranked #2 of 6 attractions in Kakadu National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Owner description: The people from Murumburr, Mirrar Gun-djeihmi, Badmardi, Bunitj, Girrimbitjba, Manilakarr, Wargol and other clans have combined to create an exciting...... more » Owner description: The people from Murumburr, Mirrar Gun-djeihmi, Badmardi, Bunitj, Girrimbitjba, Manilakarr, Wargol and other clans have combined to create an exciting and memorable exhibit. The exhibit touches on hunting techniques by the clans, the recent history of the park, blood lines and marriage rights, tribal elder stories and the effects of white settlement in the Top End.Warradjan Cultural Centre is free to enter. « less
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Caloundra, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“A cultural experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

this centre has loads of displays of bush tucker, hunting and gathering and dreamtime creations, very informative More

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Darwin, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A nice walk”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

You can walk to the centre from Gagadju Lodge. Nice peaceful easy walk and the Centre is interesting More

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David Bowen, General Manager at Warradjan Cultural Centre, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent visit to Warradjan Cultural Centre. As you mentioned it is a wonderful and easy walk (1km over flat ground) from Gagudju Lodge Cooinda to the Warradjan Cultural Centre. To help visitors to Kakadu learn even more about the local Indigenous culture we will soon be starting a... More

Brisbane
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“white man side of the story”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Nice to see old pictures and relics but I'd like to see more accurate explanation of what white man did to the indigenous people when they arrived - its sad to see then clothed by white culture More

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David Bowen, General Manager at Warradjan Cultural Centre, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent visit to Warradjan Cultural Centre. I see that you are a Senior Contributor with 21 reviews under your belt. The information in the Warradjan Cultural Centre was provided by Senior members of the Murrumburr Clan (local owners of the area) as well as many other clan groups... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great learning cultural experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Helpful friendly staff, fantastic display of culture, old photos and the surrounding environment. More

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David Bowen, General Manager at Warradjan Cultural Centre, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent visit to Warradjan Cultural Centre. To help visitors to Kakadu learn even more about the oldest living culture in the world we will some be introducing a Night Tour on Yellow water. Visitors will learn about the role of celestial bodies in significant life events, including burial... More

London, England, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Learning about Aboriginal history”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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Very informative, laid out in a logical manner, interesting displays. More

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David Bowen, General Manager at Warradjan Cultural Centre, responded to this review
23 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent visit to Warradjan Cultural Centre. To help visitors to Kakadu learn even more about the local Indigenous culture we will soon be starting a new Night Tour on Yellow Water. Uniquely, the cruise will be conducted on the billabong with only stars to light the way. A... More

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Very informative”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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The displays were great and very informative, some demonstrations of weaving or any art making would be fantastic and add so much to the experience, but there were very few indigenous people working there. More

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David Bowen, General Manager at Warradjan Cultural Centre, responded to this review
23 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent visit to Warradjan Cultural Centre. We will be having some weaving and art work demonstration at the centre over the Dry Season. To help visitors learn even more about the local Indigenous culture we will soon be starting a new Night Tour on Yellow Water. Uniquely, the... More

Melbourne, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Well set up and interesting centre.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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The centre has interesting displays and is worth visiting. There are restrooms and refreshments available. The grounds a neat but the natural look has been retained which is good. More

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David Bowen, General Manager at Warradjan Cultural Centre, responded to this review
23 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent visit to Warradjan Cultural Centre. To help visitors to Kakadu learn even more about the local culture we will soon be introducing a Night Tour on Yellow Water. Named "The Algohgarrng Experience", which mean Morning Star in the local Indigenous language, the tour will have Aboriginal guides... More

Wollongong
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Great Place to Learn”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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This cultural centre gices you plenty of information and insight into the Culture of this fabulous country we have. The cultural centre is well wort the time and effort. More

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David Bowen, General Manager at Warradjan Cultural Centre, responded to this review
23 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent visit to Warradjan Cultural Centre. To help visitors to Kakadu learn even more about the oldest living culture in the world we will some be introducing a Night Tour on Yellow water. Visitors will learn about the role of celestial bodies in significant life events, including burial... More

Sydney
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Eye opener”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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Very interesting exhibitions and well laid out. Worth a visit if you are interested in learning more about the aboriginal culture. More

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David Bowen, General Manager at Warradjan Cultural Centre, responded to this review
12 March 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent visit to Warradjan Cultural Centre. The centre is filled with information about our local Traditional Owners and some of the histroy of Kakadu National Park. It is also filled with artwork painted by our local Indigenous artists. It really gives you an insight into Indigenous Culture. The... More

Australia
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“A good introduction to the local indigenous culture”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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Having a few hours to spend on our last day, we stopped by the Centre to take a look. It's a good general introduction to the history, culture and beliefs of the local indigenous population. However, maintenance of the Centre seems a bit patchy as parts of the gallery was poorly lit during our visit, therefore making it hard to... More

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David Bowen, General Manager at Warradjan Cultural Centre, responded to this review
5 March 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent visit to Warradjan Cultural Centre. It is indeed a great introduction to a cuture that is over 40,000 year old. Did you experience a Yellow Water Cruise while you were here. It is one of the most magical experiences in Kakadu. Thank you once again for your... More

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