Experience Kakadu National Park’s Beauty During September and October Holidays with Exclusive Offers

The upcoming September and October holidays present a perfect opportunity to explore the stunning Kakadu National Park. Visitors can enjoy two vibrant festivals and take advantage of a variety of special offers during this period.

One of the highlights is the annual Kakadu Bird Week, taking place from September 25 to 29. This event showcases the park’s spectacular birdlife, offering guided tours, wetland cruises, and an immersive experience of Kakadu’s rich Indigenous culture.

Kakadu National Park is a haven for bird enthusiasts, home to over a third of Australia’s bird species. It’s an ideal destination to learn about the diverse birdlife within this dual World Heritage-listed park.

Bird Week coincides with the migration of magpie geese to billabongs like Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba), where they feed as waters recede at the end of the dry season. It’s a unique opportunity to witness the park’s birdlife and other exotic animals, including crocodiles, buffalo, brumbies, and wallabies, in their natural habitat.

Recognized as Australia’s top bird-watching spot by Australian Geographic, Kakadu is home to majestic sea eagles, colorful kingfishers, distinctive Jabirus, and the remarkable Jacanas, also known as ‘Jesus Birds’ for their ability to walk on water. More information can be found at: Kakadu Bird Week.

Another exciting event is the Mayali Muli Festival, held on Saturday, September 6, at Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp, just a 15-minute drive from Cooinda. This festival celebrates the Mayali Aboriginal language group from the Kakadu West Arnhem plateau region. “Mulil” means many, so Mayali Muli signifies a large gathering of people under the Mayali language and culture.

Festival-goers can engage in activities such as guided bush walks, traditional hunting tool creation, weaving, art appreciation, and enjoying Kakadu’s musical and dance performances. This family-friendly event offers an authentic glimpse into the 65,000-year-old Indigenous culture of Kakadu.

Accommodation options at Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp include eco-huts, camping, or caravanning. Additional accommodations are available at Cooinda Lodge. More details can be found at: Mayali Muli Festival.

The September school holidays also coincide with most of Kakadu’s natural attractions being open and accessible, including Maguk rock pool, Jim Jim and Twin Falls waterfalls, Nourlangie and Ubirr rock art sites, and Koolpin Gorge. Tours can be booked through Cooinda Lodge.

Special Offers at Cooinda Lodge

Cooinda Lodge serves as an excellent base for exploring Kakadu, with luxe villas, glamping tents, hotel-style rooms, and extensive camping and caravan facilities. Its proximity to the Mayali Muli Festival and Kakadu Bird Week, as well as Yellow Water Billabong, makes it an ideal accommodation choice.

Special offers include:

• Stay two nights or more in a Cooinda Lodge room or Outback Retreat glamping tent and receive a $50 dining and drinks voucher.
• Take a Yellow Water Cruise and get a second cruise for just $79 (a saving of up to $50 per person).
• Stay two nights in a Yellow Water Villa and receive two free Yellow Water Cruises (valued up to $258).
• Book an unpowered camping site and receive a free pizza.

These special packages are available for stays from September 1 to October 31 and are subject to availability.