Kudjewk
JANUARY - MARCH
Connect to Culture
The Bininj/Mungguy communities have cultivated a profound connection with this land, and the heartbeat of their ancestry echoes. The Aboriginal culture in Kakadu encapsulates a great understanding of the natural world, expressed through art, Dreamtime stories, and a harmonious coexistence with the environment. In exploring Kakadu, you'll embark on a journey that transcends time, connecting to the roots of Australia's Indigenous Country.
Kakadu Biodiversity
Kakadu is one of Australia's richest wildlife regions, with over 280 bird species, 132 reptiles, and thousands of plant and insect species. Yellow Water Billabong teems with life—from estuarine crocodiles to white-bellied sea eagles—while agile wallabies and northern quolls roam the savannahs. The escarpments are home to rare species like the black wallaroo and chestnut-quilled rock pigeon, found only in Kakadu. Each habitat, from floodplain to stone country, plays a vital role in this unique and vibrant ecosystem.
About Kakadu Tourism
Kakadu Tourism is an Indigenous owned collection of Kakadu tours, cultural experiences and Kakadu accommodation. It is the largest collection of facilities catering to tourism in Kakadu and is focused on positive indigenous outcomes.
Sustainability in Kakadu
Cooinda Lodge is proud to be one of just 11 operators in Australia inducted into the Eco Certified Tourism Hall of Fame, recognising over 20 years of continuous eco certification. Kakadu, one of the world’s most treasured natural and cultural landscapes, is deepening its connection to Country through a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Guided by the philosophy of ‘Planet, People, Profit’, Kakadu Tourism embraces the Indigenous belief that people are part of the land, investing in sustainable practices that protect the environment and support community wellbeing.
Bangkerreng
APRIL
Yekke
MAY – JUNE
Wurrkeng
JULY – AUGUST
Kurrung
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER
Kunumeleng
NOVEMBER – DECEMBER
Read more about Cooinda Lodge in Eco Tourism Hall of Fame for 20 …
Ecotourism Australia has awarded Cooinda entry into its prestigious Hall of Fame, recognising 20 years of ECO Certification. This honour celebrates a commitment to best-practice sustainability standards and excellence in responsible tourism.
Read more about Kakadu Cultural Burning: Cleaning Country!
If you see fire or smoke in Kakadu, don’t worry — it’s Yekke season, and traditional cultural burns are helping to heal and renew the land. Kakadu’s Traditional Owners, the Bininj/Munguy, have used fire for generations!
Read more about Canapes with cows, bush tucker at sunrise, croc s…
Daily Mail: Alex Matthews spent six days exploring Australia’s Northern Territory. He visited the city of Darwin, Kakadu National Park and stayed in luxury lodges in the outback.
