Covering some 20 000 square kilometres, the mammoth Kakadu National Park covers a diverse range of terrain, from sprawling wetlands to striking sandstone escarpments. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including buffalo, crocodiles, and endemic species such as wallabies and wallaroos. Managed by the traditional Bininj Mungguy people, the park was added to the World Heritage list in 1981 – in large part due to its 25 000-year-old Aboriginal rock paintings, which are not to be missed. Accommodation caters to every budget, and ranges from camp sites, to hotels and resorts.