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Soak Up Christmas in Kakadu!

Celebrate Christmas in the heart of the Top End at Cooinda Lodge! Dive into an unforgettable holiday filled with adventure and awe—cruise croc-filled wetlands on our brand-new Bininj Guided Wetland Culture Tour and take to the skies for breathtaking views of Kakadu’s majestic waterfalls on a scenic flight. Make this Christmas one to remember, Kakadu style!

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Guest Testimonial

"Waking up in the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel was a different experience this Christmas! The pillow menu made it hard for me to make it down to for breakfast! My brother and I exchanged presents by the poolside after breakfast, then headed off on our mini adventure before Christmas lunch. Nourlangie Rock was spectacular, and surprisingly not too hot in the morning time (I highly recommend seeing this site).
We continued on to Cooinda, and took advantage of the air conditioning at Warradjan Cultural Centre, followed by a Yellow Water Cruise. This would be the highlight of our trip – the birdlife and nature were spectacular! Even my brother (a Jabiru local) had not yet experienced Yellow Waters and will definitely be back.
We headed back for some Christmas lunch at the hotel, the restaurant was full of couples, family and children. It was lovely to see the excitement on the children’s faces when Santa came to deliver presents for them!
The buffet was beautiful, a great selection of hot and cold food. The dessert selection topped it off, the pavlova was absolute heaven!
Overall a great Christmas in Kakadu, I will definitely be back!"

— Hotel Guest, Colleen

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Yellow Water Cruise: Morning

2HR — 9:00AM

Operating Daily, All Year Round!

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Yellow Water Cruise: Day

1.5HR — 11:30AM or 1:15PM or 2:45PM

Operating Daily — Year Round!

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Yellow Water Cruise: Dusk

2HR — 4:30PM

Operating Daily, All Year Round!

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NEW Wetland Culture Tour

1.5HR — 1:30PM | FROM DEC 13

Operating Wednesdays through Saturdays!

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Kakadu Adventure Tours

5HR — 8:00AM (Currently Unavailable)

Returning 1 May 2025!

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Yellow Water Fishing

2.5HR — 6.45AM (Currently Unavailable)

Returning 2 April 2025!

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Algohgarrng Stargazing

1.5HR — 7:30PM (Currently Unavailable)

Returning 2 May 2025!

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Kakadu Air Scenic Flight

Fly from Darwin, Jabiru or Cooinda

Operating Daily, All Year Round!

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Ethical Adventures: Darwin to Kakadu

Reduced Wet Season Availability

Operating Year Round!

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AATKings: Darwin to Kakadu

Reduced Wet Season Availability

Operating Year Round!

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Autopia: Darwin to Kakadu

Reduced Wet Season Availability

Operating Year Round!

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NT Driver Guide: Private

Wet Season Tours Upon Enquiry

Operating Year Round!

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Yibekka Rock Art Tours

Wet Season Tours Upon Enquiry

Operating Year Round!

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Cyaround Australia Tours

Wet Season Tours Upon Enquiry

Operating Year Round!

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Down Under Safaris 4WD Charters

Wet Season Tours Upon Enquiry

Operating Year Round!

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Arnhemlander Cultural & Heritage 4WD Tour

(Currently Unavailable)

Returning 1 May 2025

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Animal Tracks Safari Tour

(Currently Unavailable)

Unconfirmed Dry Season Dates 2025

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