Air-Conditioned Safari Tent
Sleeps: 2 Adults
Each Outback Retreat offers air-conditioning, luxury bedding, handcrafted furniture, Indigenous artwork, and a deck. Enjoy access to a shared bathroom, kitchen, and laundry.
Air-Conditioned Safari Tent with Ensuite
Sleeps: 2 Adults, 2 Children
Each Outback Retreat offers air-conditioning, luxury bedding, handcrafted furniture, Indigenous artwork, and a deck. Enjoy private ensuite and access to shared kitchen and laundry.
Family-Friendly Rooms with Ensuite
Sleeps: Up to 4 Adults
Unwind in our family lodge rooms with air conditioning, mini-fridge, tee & coffee amenities, TV, ensuite, and terrace—perfect for up to 4 adults after a day in Kakadu.
Yellow Water Villas
Luxury Safari Villas with Ensuite
Sleeps: 2 Adults, 2 Children*
Each air-conditioned villa features a private bathtub on a spacious veranda, custom king bed, ensuite, dining and lounge areas with daybeds. *Two children under 100cm tall.
Explore Kakadu’s signature events year-round to plan your perfect getaway! From world-renowned cultural and food festivals to bird migration spectacles and hands-on cultural workshops, there’s always something extraordinary to experience in Kakadu.
Events
Celebrating the seasons of Kakadu, join us around the full moon each month for a captivating evening, hosted at the picturesque Cooinda Lodge. This award-winning event offers not only a feast of local flavours prepared with traditional cooking methods, but also a deep connection to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Event info and tickets
Cruise Kakadu's most famous wetland at dawn and see the billabong come alive. Located at the end of the Jim Jim Creek, Yellow Water is part of the South Alligator River system
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Spend two nights in our luxury Yellow Water Villas for a FREE Yellow Water Cruise tour for two. Located under a canopy of trees, Yellow Water Villas are designed for minimum impact on the environment, while offering maximum appreciation of this remarkable landscape.
Apply code: FREEYWC
Valid from 15 Sep to 31 Dec 2025 | Book 3 nights at Cooinda Lodge during the promo period using code KNP3N, and we’ll cover the cost of your Kakadu National Park Pass at check-in. Offer valid for up to two adults and two children.
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Top Sights to Explore
Mimi's Restaurant & Barra Bar
Connect to Country
Cooinda lodge, in the heart of Kakadu National Park is a resort style oasis, with facilities including: fuel station, general store, 2 swimming pools, restaurants, bars, neighbouring cultural centre, tour bus stop, laundry facilities, air conditioning, airstrip and boat ramp to the adjacent home billabong.
Mimi's restaurant at Cooinda Lodge offers comfortable indoor dining with air conditioning all year round. During the breezier months from March to September, guests can soak up the Top End vibes at our twinkling, fairy-lit Barra Bar or grab a classic feed from the Too Deadly Takeaway fish 'n' chip van for an easy picnic.
Cooinda is located in the Southern end of Kakadu, and is a perfect base for most tours. All Kakadu Tourism tours are based out of Cooinda, including Yellow Water Cruises, Kakadu Adventure tours and Yellow Water Fishing, and it is a short walking distance to Warradjan Cultural Centre. The Southern end of the park features most swimming holes and waterfalls including Maguk, Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls, Ikoymarrwa, Boulder Creek, Motor Car Falls and Kubara Pools.
May to September
October to April
no vehicle: 1-Day AATKings tour
No Vehicle: 2-Day Autopia Tour
No Vehicle: 3-Day Ethical Adventures Tour
Choose your season, see what's available and email your itinerary to yourself!
Driving from Darwin to Cooinda Lodge is a scenic and straightforward journey via the Stuart and Arnhem Highways, taking approximately 3 to 4 hours. Along the way, enjoy a stop at the Mamukala Wetlands or the Bowali Visitor Centre in Jabiru to pick up your Parks Pass and travel information.
Looking for a 4WD or 4WD camper? Check out Adventure Rentals for self-drive options suited to exploring Kakadu’s rugged landscapes.
Fly into Darwin International Airport, then hire a car or join a tour to reach Cooinda Lodge. The drive takes around 3.5 to 4 hours, with sealed roads all the way.
Want to skip the drive? Kakadu Air offers private charter flights directly from Darwin to Kakadu. Visit their website to book.
Group Tours: A wide range of day trips and multi-day adventures to Kakadu depart from Darwin. Visit our Tours page to explore your options.
Private Tours: For a personalised experience, book a private day or multi-day tour with operators like NT Driver Guide and others.
