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Situated 3 hours from Darwin, Gagudju Lodge Cooinda offers convenient access to Kakadu National Park attractions.
Kakadu National Park is Australia's largest national park, extending nearly 200 kilometres from north to south, and over 100 kilometres from east to west. It protects samples of all major landforms and habitat types of the Top End of the Northern Territory. The park is unique as it protects an entire river system - the South Alligator River.
Kakadu is one of the few places where the Aboriginal inhabitants maintain traditional personal and spiritual links with their lands. They have lived in Kakadu for possibly 50,000 years, leaving a wealth of archeological and art sites that provide insights into Aboriginal culture and the environmental changes witnessed over countless generations.
Top 10 Things to do in Kakadu - Concierge List:
- Morning Mist and Sunset cruises on Yellow Water are a brilliant wildlife experience and offer majestic photo opportunities.
- Joing a guided 4WD tour to key locations with Kakadu Gorge and Waterfall Tours. Access to attractions is seasonal and full day tours include catered picnic lunch.
- Take a leisurely stroll through Warradjan Cultural Centre and learn about the land and people of this amazing region. Relax and enjoy regional documentaries in the cinema or shop for locally produced art and craft souvenirs in the gift shop.
- Join a Scenic Kakadu flight for a unique and memorable experience of the park.
- Catch a Barramundi with the assistance of our experienced sports fishing guide.
- Visit the ancient rock art site at Nourlangie or Ubirr and take in the magnificent views at sunset.
- Relax in the Barra Bar and enjoy great food and a variety of seasonal activities including movie nights, trivia and bingo.
- Join the "Animal Tracks" guided tour and experience a fantastic afternoon of indigenous culture. You will assist your guide catch and cook the evening meal.
- Visit Murdurjul Craft centre for an afternoon on a traditional aboriginal homestead including nature walk, painting and craft exhibitions.
- Dine in Mimi Restuarant for an outstanding selection of contemporary "local cuisine" including Barramundi, Crocodile, Kangaroo and Buffalo.
Recreation Facilities Nearby:
Yellow Water Fishing
Some of the country's best fresh water Barramundi fishing is available onsite with direct boat access to four billabongs.
Jabiru Golf Club
Situated in Jabiru, 54 kilometres from Cooinda, the only golf course in Australia located in a national park.
Nourlangie Rock Art
 A popular site to experience the history of local culture and rock art sites.
Ubirr
Spectacular sunset vantage point 1 hour drive from Cooinda, as well as ancient rock art site.
Shopping Centre
Jabiru Shopping Mall is a 30 minute drive from Cooinda and offers a Post Office, Bank, Supermarket, Hairdresser, Medical Centre/Pharmacy, Travel Agent, Souvenir Stores, Film Processing. Cooinda includes a Petrol Station, Gift Shop and General Store.
Warradjan Indigenous Cultural Centre
Named after Warradjan, the Pig Nosed Turtle, the centre is situated only 1 km from Gagudju Lodge Cooinda. Developed by the Aboriginal traditional owners of Kakadu, the displays illustrate the stories traditional owners wish to share with visitors.
As a result, it provides an insight into both traditional and contemporary Aboriginal culture.
Videos are shown on various subjects, ranging from personal histories to bush tucker.
The gallery shop sells a range of arts and crafts including traditional didgeridoos, local artwork, books and cards.
Operating hours, daily from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
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