Deadly Dinner: Seasons of Kakadu
Celebrating NAIDOC Week — 50 Years Deadly! Enjoy a four course set menu dinner at Mimi´s Restaurant on Saturday, 11 July 2026!
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Mimi's restaurant at Cooinda Lodge offers comfortable indoor dining with air conditioning all year round. During the cooler months, from April to September, we additionally open the alfresco Barra Bar, adorned with fairy lights for a balmy outdoor dining experience.
No online bookings — just check in with our team on arrival!
Buffet Breakfast
6:30am – 10:00am
Buffet-style breakfasts are served inside at Mimi's restaurant daily, with fresh juices and barista-made coffees available! The morning spread boasts crispy bacon, cooked eggs, hash browns, assorted fruits, pastries and cereal.
Lunch Service
12:00pm – 2:30pm
Lunch is served daily at Mimi’s Restaurant—step into our cool, air-conditioned space and enjoy a fresh, seasonal meal. Tour groups and independent travellers welcome!
Barra Bar & Bistro
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Barra Bar offers an outdoor dining experience beneath the glow of fairy lights and amidst the balmy breeze. Choose between ordering your meals and drinks at the counter. Please see reception or Mimi's staff to reserve a table, as we do not offer online reservations.
Mimi's Restaurant
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Mimi's is a softly lit space inspired by the Australian Outback, showcasing native ingredients and an extensive bar list featuring local NT brewers and distillers. Named after Mimi spirits from Bininj Dreamtime stories—slender, mystical beings often seen in rock art. Walk-ins only.
Too Deadly Takeaway
5:00pm – 8:00pm
The deadliest fish ‘n’ chips in Kakadu! This laid-back food truck celebrates the Aussie takeaway tradition with a Top End twist. Picnic on the Barra lawns by the pool and enjoy an easy, kid-friendly takeaway meal.
Celebrating NAIDOC Week — 50 Years Deadly! Enjoy a four course set menu dinner at Mimi´s Restaurant on Saturday, 11 July 2026!
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June to August 2026 | Relish in a balmy outdoor dining experience on the Barra Bar lawns at Cooinda Lodge, where warm evenings are paired with local acoustic music, creating the perfect atmosphere to unwind under the stars.
1-31 October 2026 | Taste the wild Kakadu laksa! A rich house-made laksa paste infused with the bright tang of Kakadu plum and the gentle heat of native pepper. Featuring melaleuca-smoked barramundi and mixed seafood, served with egg and rice noodles, crisp lily stem and a bouquet of fresh aromatic herbs.
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The deadliest fish ‘n’ chips in Kakadu! Picnic on the Barra lawns by the pool and enjoy an easy, kid-friendly takeaway meal.
Sample Menu
Each month from June to September—Dine with local Bininj family and enjoy a delicious menu focused on native, foraged ingredients and learn about the local Murumburr clan of Kakadu, their culture, stories and history.
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What do the people say?
"The best place for a romantic meal in Kakadu: Mimi’s Restaurant, Cooinda...
Of all the things we were expecting to be impressed with on this trip of a lifetime to Kakadu, the food has surprised us.
I’m not saying only come to Kakadu for the food, but when you do come here, you might as well leave your billy tea and your damper kit at home!"
🎆 Double the reason to celebrate Territory Day! 🌿
Today isn't just Territory Day… it's also the reopening of one of Kakadu's most iconic destinations – Gunlom Falls!
Whether you're celebrating Territory Day with family or planning your next Dry Season adventure, there's never been a better time to explore the Top End. Pack the 4WD, grab your swimmers and add Gunlom to your Territory bucket list! 💦
Happy Territory Day! ❤️💛🖤
#gunlomfalls #ntaustralia @ntaustralia #kakadunationalpark #dokakadu
Full moon rising over the UNESCO dual-listed heritage Kakadu National Park. If you're in Kakadu tonight, you can capture an epic shot most people can only dream about. 🌕
Capture it. Post it. Tag @kakadutourism - we want to see your view.
#FullMoon #KakaduNationalPark #NTAustralia #dokakadu #milkywaychasers
Jim Jim Road is closed for upgrades in 2026 but trust us, Kakadu's list of must-sees didn't get any shorter.
Ancient rock art. Vast wetlands. Wildlife in full dry season form. A living culture 65,000 years in the making.
Hear from David on what's waiting for you this year.
Video thanks to Head Tour Guide of Venture North Safaris, David McMahon.
@davidmcmahonaustralia | @venturenorthsafaris
#dokakadu #kakadunationalpark #ntaustralia #australianwildlife #indigenousculture
The dry season brings clear skies, calm waterways, and wildlife that has to be seen to be believed. And if you'd rather leave the driving, the planning, and the navigation to someone who knows this country deeply, Deb at @ntdriverguide is your person.
Deb runs private, escorted 4WD tours into Kakadu tailored entirely around you - your pace, your interests, your group.
Deb's an accredited Aboriginal cultural guide with over 15 years of experience in the Top End, and her guests tend to leave saying they saw and understood a side of Kakadu they never would have found alone.
Day tours, multi-day experiences, accessible options - it's all on the table.
Visit ntdriverguide.com.au or drop them a message to start planning.
#ntdriverguide #privatetour #dokakadu #kakadunationalpark
Join us as we celebrate the rich culture, stories and traditions of Australia’s First Nations peoples during NAIDOC Week in Kakadu National Park.
Experience a day of family-friendly activities, cultural demonstrations, art, weaving, bush tucker experiences, live entertainment and more, all set against the incredible backdrop of Kakadu Country. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with Bininj culture, learn from Traditional Owners and celebrate the world’s oldest living culture.
Best of all - the Kakadu Tourism NAIDOC Week activities on Sunday 5 July are FREE to attend.
📅 Sunday 5 July
📍 Kakadu National Park
💰 FREE activities for all ages | Open to everyone
Find out what’s on and plan your day here: https://kakadutourism.com/specials/naidoc-week
#NAIDOC2026 #NAIDOCWeek #dokakadu #cooindalodge #kakadunationalpark
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Images thanks to Tourism NT