Kids Pizza-Making
5-5:30pm at Barra Bar, Cooinda Lodge
Tuesdays, 22 & 29 Aug
Thursdays, 24 Aug & 1 Oct
Saturdays, 26 Aug & 3 Oct
$15PP
Kakadu Dird (Moon) Dinner Event
Sat 26 September 2026
Completely immerse yourself in the world’s oldest living Indigenous culture with the local family of Cooinda in Kakadu National Park. Join us for a captivating evening at the Dird Full Moon Feast, hosted at the picturesque Cooinda Lodge. This award-winning event offers not only a feast of local flavours prepared with traditional cooking methods, but also a deep connection to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Kakadu Bird Week
Wed 23 – Sun 27 September 2026
Bird Week is a spectacular event that coincides with the dramatic mass migration of magpie geese. These magnificent birds flock to the billabongs, like Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba), to feed, creating a breathtaking spectacle as the waters recede towards the end of the dry season. This is the perfect time to witness not only the diverse birdlife but also Kakadu's impressive array of exotic wildlife, including crocodiles, buffalo, brumbies, and wallabies.
Let us guide you through billabongs and into Stone Country, as we discover the cultural heritage and harmonious life within Kakadu National Park. Whether it's a peaceful bush walk or a serene wetland cruise, we invite you to explore the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Plan your trip by viewing a collection of top attractions within Kakadu National Park including ancient rock art sites, waterfalls, swimming holes, cultural experiences, wildlife spectating, lookouts, billabongs and more. Go one-step further and build your own itinerary!
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Spend two nights in our luxury Yellow Water Villas for a FREE Yellow Water Cruise tour for two. Located under a canopy of trees, Yellow Water Villas are designed for minimum impact on the environment, while offering maximum appreciation of this remarkable landscape.
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Territorians enjoy exclusive year-round local rates at Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel—perfect for a weekend getaway, cultural escape, or a base to explore Kakadu’s natural wonders. Just show your NT ID to access discounted stays and experience the best of your own backyard.
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Celebrating the seasons of Kakadu, join us around the full moon each month for a captivating evening, hosted at the picturesque Cooinda Lodge. This award-winning event offers not only a feast of local flavours prepared with traditional cooking methods, but also a deep connection to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
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2 Night Villa Stay + Free Yellow Water Cruise
For a luxurious getaway, spend two nights in Kakadu's newest accommodation, the stylish safari-style villas and enjoy a FREE Yellow Water Cruise for two people. Each of the five villas sleep 2 adults and two small children (under 100cm tall) with luxurious bedding, air-conditioning, ensuite bathroom, a private balcony with bathtub, and Indigenous themed interior design so that you can immerse yourself in this wonderland of nature.
3 Night Cooinda Stay + Free Kakadu Parks Pass
Valid for stays from 15 Sept to 31 Dec 2025
Book 3 nights at Cooinda Lodge during the promo period using code KNP3N, and we’ll cover the cost of your Kakadu National Park Pass at check-in. Offer valid for up to two adults and two children.
