Best Kept Season: 3 Nights + $100 F&B Voucher
3-Nights at Cooinda + $100 Restaurant Voucher
With its oasis-style atmosphere, Cooinda Lodge has Kakadu’s most extensive range of accommodation, from luxury villas to quality lodge rooms. The resort offers two shaded swimming pools, alfresco and indoor dining, fuel station, general store, the Warradjan Cultural Centre and extensive touring options including world-famous Yellow Water Cruises.
T&Cs: Direct bookings at Cooinda Lodge only. Minimum 3 night stay. Subject to availability and not compatible with other offers. Promo code NT3FB must be applied at the time of booking. Offer valid for stays booked 1 October 2026 until 31 March 2027.
Explore Like a Local — Meet Dennis
EXPERIENCE THE YELLOW WATER BILLABONG
The floodplains of Yellow Water Billabong are teeming with life from September to April. As the rains come in hard with the monsoon storms, you can experience a completely different side of Kakadu and the billabong. Go further and explore more in our Best Kept Season.
Less Crowds, More Space — Just Kakadu and You.
YOU'LL HAVE KAKADU ATTRACTIONS ALL TO YOURSELF
Discover rock art sites like Burrungkuy and Ubirr, where stories from over 65,000 years ago are etched into the landscape. Visiting during the low season offers a quiet and tranquil experience, allowing you to fully absorb the sacred power of these sites without the crowds.
As the sun sets at Nawurlandja, you'll be treated to a breathtaking display. The lower season's clearer air often brings out brighter, more vibrant colors, creating the perfect opportunity for the photograph of a lifetime. Enjoy the peacefulness and feel a profound connection to this ancient land.
Waterfalls in Full Flow — Dive in
HIDDEN GEMS THAT ARE BEST IN THE WET
Unlike many popular swimming holes that close from September to April, Motor Car Falls and Boulder Creek are at their very best this time of year. Fed by fresh rains, they flow powerfully and create cool, refreshing pools surrounded by lush greenery — perfect for a wild Kakadu swim.
Birdlife & Wildlife at their Best
BREEDING SEASON AND MASS MIGRATIONS BRING OVER 60 SPECIES TO KAKADU
If you’ve ever wanted to see Kakadu’s animals at their liveliest, this is the time. September to April is breeding season, and the bush is buzzing with life. Magpie geese gather in their thousands, kingfishers and jacanas dart across the floodplains, and wallabies are more active in the cooler evenings. Even the Ginga (saltwater crocodiles) seem more on the move. It’s a side of Kakadu most visitors miss — but once you’ve seen it, you’ll know why locals love this season most.
Sunny Days into Electric Nights — Tropical Storms
EXHILARATING THUNDER AND LIGHTNING
From September to April, Kakadu’s skies put on a show that rivals anything on the ground. Massive monsoonal clouds build through the afternoon, then release in spectacular lightning storms that light up the entire horizon. Locals will tell you: it’s one of the most unforgettable sights in the Top End. The storms roll in fast, filling the air with energy, and the sunsets just before the rain are some of the most dramatic you’ll ever see.
