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- How many houses are in Jabiru?
- What Aboriginal land is Jabiru on?
- Is Jabiru a dry town?
- How tall is a Jabiru?
- Is Jabiru in Kakadu National Park?
- Why was Jabiru built?
- How do I get from Darwin to Jabiru?
- Is there a town in Kakadu?
- What does Jabiru mean in Aboriginal?
- How long does it take to drive from Darwin to Kakadu?
- How do you get to Jabiru?
How many houses are in Jabiru?
Jabiru has always been a company town where private rentals are nearly non-existent. ERA controls the bulk of Jabiru's four-decade-old houses — about 300 of them — many of which are in dire need of repairs and maintenance and are water-damaged and asbestos ridden.
What Aboriginal land is Jabiru on?
Traditional owners in the Kakadu Northern Territory township of Jabiru have formally had their land handed back. Traditional owners in the Northern Territory are celebrating the return of land rights over the Kakadu township, Jabiru. Jabiru was established as a mining town and sits just over 250km southeast of Darwin.
Is Jabiru a dry town?
Jabiru. You cannot drink alcohol in public in Jabiru. You can drink alcohol in licensed premises and in private homes.
How tall is a Jabiru?
The adult jabiru is 120–140 cm (47–55 in) long, 2.3–2.8 m (7.5–9.2 ft) across the wings, and can weigh 4.3–9 kg (9.5–19.8 lb). Sexual dimorphism is high, possibly the highest of any stork, with males being about 25% larger than females.
Is Jabiru in Kakadu National Park?
Jabiru is the main township in Kakadu National Park. It has all the services you're likely to need and is a perfect base for exploring the park.
Why was Jabiru built?
Jabiru was constructed to accommodate a mining industry workforce. The town has become the administrative and service centre for the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park and for the surrounding West Arnhem region of the Northern Territory. Jabiru is the administrative centre for the Mirarr traditional owners.
How do I get from Darwin to Jabiru?
The quickest way to get from Darwin to Jabiru is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 31m. What is the distance between Darwin and Jabiru? The distance between Darwin and Jabiru is 218 km. The road distance is 254.3 km.
Is there a town in Kakadu?
The town of Jabiru is located 253 kilometres southeast of Darwin in the Kakadu National Park and is a high profile tourist area that attracts many thousands of visitors a year. The major industry of the area is uranium mining, which is the reason for the establishment of the Jabiru Township.
What does Jabiru mean in Aboriginal?
In Australia, an aboriginal creation myth describes the origin of the bill of the "jabiru" from a spear that went through the head of a bird. The Binbinga people often consider the meat of the bird as taboo and eating its meat would cause an unborn child to cause the death of its mother.
How long does it take to drive from Darwin to Kakadu?
From Darwin to the Kakadu National Park entry it's 152 kilometres, which will probably take you about one hour and 45 minutes.
How do you get to Jabiru?
Access from Darwin to Jabiru is via the Arnhem Highway. Travel south out of Darwin on the Stuart Highway and turn left at the Arnhem Highway approx. 35km south. This is an excellent quality sealed road that is usually open all year round.
