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Kids Cruise Free

Make January an Adventure: Kids Cruise Free on Yellow Water When Staying at Cooinda Lodge or Mercure Crocodile Hotel!

Offer valid for tour bookings 1–31 January 2026

Spot crocodiles, soaring birdlife and secret corners of the billabong as Yellow Water comes alive before your eyes. Guided by local experts, families discover how Bininj people have lived with and cared for these waterways for thousands of years — through story, culture and Country. Kids must travel with paying adult.

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Terms & Conditions: Bookings must be made online, with children added to the reservation by email using the accommodation booking reference. One child cruises free per full-paying adult, with standard child age definitions applying. Offer valid for Yellow Water Cruise tours from 1–31 January 2026.

Exclusive Summer Offer for NT Locals

Stay and save this summer on a Kakadu road trip, with rooms from $152 per night at the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel or from $179 per night at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu. Book two nights and enjoy 10% off accommodation plus a $75 food and beverage credit during your stay.

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Mercure Crocodile Hotel from $152/Night

An iconic crocodile-shaped hotel in the heart of Jabiru, perfectly located for exploring Kakadu’s northern highlights such as Ubirr and Burrungkuy. NT locals rates from $152 per night, with standard rates from $169 per night. Valid for all room types.

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Cooinda Lodge from $179/Night

An oasis beside Kakadu’s famous Yellow Water Billabong, offering diverse accommodation, refreshing pools, cultural tours and authentic dining. NT locals rates from $179 per night, with standard rates from $199 per night. Valid for all room types.

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Before You Go:

  • Tour departs 20 minutes before your cruise from the Cooinda Lodge bus stop (opposite reception). 
  • Cold water is available on board. 
  • December to March, we can experience extreme heat — highly recommend early morning cruise for children, pregnant women and those sensitive to heat. 

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What to Bring:

  • Camera
  • Water bottle (refills available on the boat)
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Comfortable clothing

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