Kakadu Dird Full Moon Dinner
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.
Where
Cooinda LodgeWhen
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Duration
3h
Repeats
Repeats 10 May 2025, 7 Jun 2025, 5 Jul 2025, 9 Aug 2025, 6 Sep 2025, 4 Oct 2025
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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.
Local Bininj (Indigenous) chef Ben Tyler, founder of Kakadu Kitchen, collaborates with Executive Chef Phil Foote and Kakadu Tourism to present a mouthwatering celebration of seasonal bush tucker. Enjoy a four-course Indigenous menu paired with native-inspired non-alcoholic beverages, a star presentation, and the evocative sounds of the didgeridoo.
Ben Tyler, a proud Bininj man from Murdudjurl, Patonga Homestead—a remote Indigenous family community on Murumburr Country in central Kakadu—brings his deep knowledge of traditional ingredients and cooking techniques to this special evening under the full moon.
Tickets will be available to purchase soon!