Place Names Register Extract

Kakadu Highway

Extract date: 08/06/2026

Name Kakadu
Type Designation Highway
Place Id 6652
Place Type Road
Status Registered
Date Registered 12 September 1984
Locality / Suburb  
  Burrundie
  Kakadu
  Pine Creek
Local Government Area  
  Victoria-Daly Shire Council
History/Origin Named in 1984 following the construction and opening of an alternate and southern access to Kakadu National Park.

The Highway is named as it gives access to the Kakadu National Park.

Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
12/09/1984 NTG36

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