Yellow Water Campground

Ngurrungurrudjbah Yellow Water Campground

"Nyu-rung-gah-rudge-bah"

Whether you are looking for a powered site or a shady space to pitch your tent, the Ngurrungurrudjba (Yellow Water) Campground is the ultimate base for your Kakadu adventure! Conveniently located at Cooinda, all campers have access to the lagoon swimming pool, alfresco and indoor dining, fuel station, general store, the Warradjan Cultural Centre and extensive touring options including world-famous Yellow Water Cruises.

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Adventure at Your Doorstep, Comfort at Your Campsite

Campground Facilities

Hot Showers
Laundry Facilities
Swimming Pool
Playground
Jumping Pillow
Restaurant & Bar
Fuel Station
General Store
Tours Bus Stop

Refrigerator
Toaster
Kettle
Microwave
BBQ Cooktops
Potable Water
Filtered Drinking Water
Laundry Facilities
Amenity Blocks

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Tucker & Tastes

Fuel your adventure with a range of dining options right at the campground. Mimi’s Restaurant is open year-round, serving buffet breakfasts, à la carte lunches, and relaxed indoor dining. From March to September, enjoy cool evenings under the stars at the fairy-lit Barra Bar, or grab a classic feed from the Too Deadly Takeaway fish ’n’ chip van — perfect for an easy picnic. The on-site general store also stocks a handy range of groceries and essentials.

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Things to See & Do

Adjacent to Cooinda Lodge, the campground 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, Spirit of Kakadu 4WD Adventures 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, Ikoymarrawa, Boulder Creek, Motor Car Falls and Kubara Pools.

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Itineraries

Dry Season

May to September

Wet Season

October to April

no vehicle: 1-Day AATKings tour

No Vehicle: 2-Day Autopia Tour

No Vehicle: 3-Day Ethical Adventures Tour

Customisable Itineraries

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Self Drive

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.

By Air

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.