OUTBACK RETREAT
Air-Conditioned Safari Tent
Sleeps: 2 Adults
Each Outback Retreat offers air-conditioning, luxury bedding, handcrafted furniture, Indigenous artwork, and a deck. Enjoy access to a shared bathroom, kitchen, and laundry.

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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.
Air-Conditioned Safari Tent
Sleeps: 2 Adults
Each Outback Retreat offers air-conditioning, luxury bedding, handcrafted furniture, Indigenous artwork, and a deck. Enjoy access to a shared bathroom, kitchen, and laundry.
Air-Conditioned Safari Tent with Ensuite
Sleeps: 2 Adults, 2 Children
Each Outback Retreat offers air-conditioning, luxury bedding, handcrafted furniture, Indigenous artwork, and a deck. Enjoy private ensuite and access to shared kitchen and laundry.
Family-Friendly Rooms with Ensuite
Sleeps: Up to 4 Adults
Unwind in our family lodge rooms with air conditioning, mini-fridge, tee & coffee amenities, TV, ensuite, and terrace—perfect for up to 4 adults after a day in Kakadu.
Luxury Safari Villas with Ensuite
Sleeps: 2 Adults, 2 Children*
Each air-conditioned villa features a private bathtub on a spacious veranda, custom king bed, ensuite, dining and lounge areas with daybeds. *Two children under 100cm tall.
Cooinda lodge, in the heart of Kakadu National Park is a resort style oasis, with facilities including: fuel station, general store, 2 swimming pools, restaurants, bars, neighbouring cultural centre, tour bus stop, laundry facilities, air conditioning, airstrip and boat ramp to the adjacent home billabong.
Mimi's restaurant at Cooinda Lodge offers comfortable indoor dining with air conditioning all year round. During the breezier months from March to September, guests can soak up the Top End vibes at our twinkling, fairy-lit Barra Bar or grab a classic feed from the Too Deadly Takeaway fish 'n' chip van for an easy picnic.
Cooinda is located in the Southern end of Kakadu, and is a perfect base for most tours. All Kakadu Tourism tours are based out of Cooinda, including Yellow Water Cruises, Kakadu Adventure tours and Yellow Water Fishing, and it is a short walking distance to Warradjan Cultural Centre. The Southern end of the park features most swimming holes and waterfalls including Maguk, Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls, Ikoymarrwa, Boulder Creek, Motor Car Falls and Kubara Pools.
You asked, we listened! Our Outback Retreat PLUS Rooms are now available to book—featuring a spacious queen bed, bunk bed, and a private ensuite. Each room is thoughtfully styled with handcrafted furniture and Indigenous artwork, offering comfort with a cultural touch.
Book NowCultural Activities, Bush Foods, Live Music & More! This Year We're Celebrating The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy! NAIDOC Week in Kakadu is a celebration of Australia's First Nations culture and a special time for Indigenous communities in Kakadu National Park
Event info and ticketsSpend 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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There’s nothing like a Kakadu sunset. 🌅 Watching the sky burn orange over the floodplains, with birds calling and the land glowing in golden light - it's pure magic.
#sunset #kakadunationalpark #seekakadu #kakadusunset #nature #northernterritory
Video by @molly_dixon_ [IG]
The hike to Motor Car Falls in Kakadu is 100% worth it!
Tucked away in the southern part of the park, this spot is one of Kakadu’s hidden gems. The walk in takes you through lush monsoon forest, and the plunge pool at the end is perfect for a swim. Peaceful, scenic, and pure magic.
#motorcarfalls #waterfall #kakadunationalpark #hiddengem #dokakadu
Stunning video @themathewsadventure [IG]
Great news! Gunlom Falls now set to open Friday 4th July, 2025.
After trying to open back in May, Gunlom Falls is finally ready to welcome you from 4th July 2025 – fashionably late, thanks to a soggy surprise from Mother Nature and a cheeky saltwater croc! 🐊
Rangers have been working hard—fixing roads, clearing debris, and safely relocating the crocodile from the lower pool. The area is nearly ready for visitors. As always, Be Crocwise and drive safely on 4WD tracks. Kakadu Adventure Tours are available for those not self-driving.
See our website for tour information: kakadutourism.com/see-and-do
#gunlomfalls #ntaustralia #kakadunationalpark #dokakadu #waterfalls #nature
Visiting Arnhem Land and Kakadu National Park is an unforgettable experience in Australia. Located in the Northern Territory, these regions are incredibly rich in Aboriginal culture. Kakadu is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its ancient rock art, vast wetlands, and diverse wildlife.
Arnhem Land, which requires a permit to visit, is still owned and managed by Indigenous communities. It offers a deep cultural connection and a chance to experience one of the most untouched landscapes in the country.
If you're interested in history, nature, and Indigenous culture, this part of Australia is truly special.
#kakadunationalpark #arnhemland #indigenousculture #ntaustralia #UNESCO
Beautiful reel by @nguurruu_farm [IG]
💚 We’re celebrating 50 years of @naidocweek Week and 65,000 Years of Indigenous Culture.
Join us Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th July to celebrate the rich culture and history of Australia’s First Nations peoples. It’s a meaningful time for Bininj communities across Kakadu, and we invite you to join us for a week of all-ages activities, bush-inspired cuisine, and opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate on Country.
See our website for the full list of events - kakadutourism.com
#naidocweek #kakadunationalpark #dokakadu #celebration #culture #indigenousculture #cooindalodge #crocodilehotel