Place Names Register Extract
Kakadu National Park
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Kakadu National Park |
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| Type Designation | Reserve |
| Place Id | 14014 |
| Place Type | Administrative Area |
| Status | Assigned |
| Date Registered | |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -12° 16' S (Decimal degrees -12.2712) | |
| Longitude: 132° 40' E (Decimal degrees 132.6731) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
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| Local Government Area | |
| History/Origin | The name Kakadu is derived from the Aboriginal Tribe "Gagadju" who live in the area around the South and East Alligator Rivers. "Kakadu" was the recognised spelling used for the tribe from early 1900s until more recent times. The Kakadu National Park was declared a World Heritage Area in 1981. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 30/05/1975 | NTG21 |