Departs directly from Cooinda Lodge Kakadu and the Jabiru airport, with transfers to the properties.

Explore the magnificent landscape of Kakadu National Park by air, a must. A fun 30-minute flight filled with unimaginable scenes such as winding rivers, escarpments, 1.8 billion years of continuous erosion. Views of Arnhem Land, Magela flood plains, Alligator Valley and the Mikinj Valley Billabongs. Includes live commentary and a guaranteed window seat.

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Enterprise Holdings has a deal for you! Unlimited Kilometres, with every car hire purchase through the link provided below. Driving to Kakadu is a three-hour trip (one way) on a fully sealed bitumen road, so you don’t necessarily need a four-wheel drive to get there. Car hire is strongly advised as there are no taxis, buses or trains out in Kakadu. Some of the sites do require you use a four-wheel drive to access but not all. There are four-wheel drive day tours you can do out to the sites with Kakadu Tourism Adventure Tours if you want to hire a smaller car.

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The Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Billabong Cruise is an essential Kakadu experience, any time of the year. The cruise takes you on a discovery of the world famous Yellow Water Billabong and South Alligator River. You will see native Kakadu wildlife and birdlife whilst hearing about the rich and diverse history of Kakadu. The tour is a past winner of the Qantas Australian Tourism Award for Major Tour and/or Transport Operators, has exclusive use of Yellow Water Billabong.

Located at Cooinda, Mimi’s Restaurant is a welcome relief after a day exploring all the park. Enjoy anything from Duck Confit to the local Crocodile. Dine in air-conditioned comfort, with outside seating available, the restaurant seats up to 60 guests and includes our fully stocked bar. A full buffet breakfast is served daily in Mimis.

Also located at Cooinda the Barra Bistro and Bar is a casual outdoor dining experience that fits in well with the relaxed holiday vibes. The menu has a wide range to choose from, a speciality, the locally caught Barramundi which is a must!

Located at the Mercure Crocodile Hotel is the Escarpment Restaurant and Bar. The restaurant and bar are air conditioned and can fit up to 200 guests. The menu offers special dishes providing the tastes and flavours of Kakadu, with tasting plates featuring ‘bush tucker’, including crocodile, buffalo and kangaroo. A wide range of international dishes are also available, along with full buffet breakfasts, light lunches and an extensive wine and bar menu.

Cooinda Lodge Kakadu is a sprawling village style property located beneath a canopy of trees on the Yellow Water Billabong. The property is situated right in the heart of Kakadu National Park and has 48 recently renovated Lodge rooms and 20 Glamping retreats in nature. The property also boasts two resort style pools, two restaurants, it’s very own airstrip, petrol station a range of tours. The local Aboriginal traditional owners of Kakadu, developed Warradjan Cultural Centre which is located just 1km from Cooinda Lodge Kakadu and should be a ‘must see’ for all visitors to the region.

Have you ever visited a hotel shaped like a crocodile? Well now is your chance. Also, part of ACCOR, The Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel is the only full-service hotel in Kakadu. The hotel is an idyllic retreat located in the wilderness of Kakadu National Park. The hotel has a large restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool to cool down in after a day exploring and an art gallery.

Both properties are located perfectly to use as a base to start exploring many of Kakadu's most significant natural attractions such as Ubirr, Jim Uber and Twin Falls, Maguk, Gunlom Falls, Motor Car Falls, Nourlangie , Cahills Crossing & Mamukala Wetlands.