Kava is traditionally used by Pacific Islanders as a social and ceremonial drink, which can be either chewed or grounded and mixed with water.
The muscle-relaxant, which has been more heavily used in Australia for its hypnotic effect, is outlawed in the Northern Territory and the ACT.
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Police say they found over 9000 satchel bags in a car on its way from Queensland to Arnhem Land.
It has an estimated street values of almost $290,000.
More than 10 tonnes of Kava has been intercepted in the Northern Territory in the past three and a half years.
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