Cooinda Lodge, nestled beneath a canopy of trees beside the Yellow Water Billabong, is the gateway to the world-renowned Yellow Water Cruises.
Here, visitors can experience the rich wildlife of Kakadu, with crocodiles and a diverse array of birds inhabiting the floodplains, surrounded by Paperbark, Pandanus, and Freshwater Mangroves.
This village-style property offers a tranquil oasis with a shaded swimming pool, bistro-style dining, and two bars. Guests can also find a petrol station and a store featuring locally-made crafts and a wide range of essentials for touring the area.
Accommodation at Cooinda Lodge includes several options to suit different preferences. Choose from Lodge Rooms, which offer hotel-style comfort with private bathrooms; Outback Retreats, permanent canvas structures set under the trees with shared amenities; and Yellow Water Villas, luxury glamping tents equipped with private bathrooms and cooking facilities, providing an upscale experience amidst the natural beauty of Kakadu.
Just five minutes away is the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, where guests can deepen their understanding of the local Indigenous culture. Additionally, many of Kakadu’s top attractions are within easy reach, making Cooinda Lodge the perfect base for exploring the region.
Rooms
Yellow Water Villas
Sleeps 2 guests
Luxury Eco Safari Villas
Nestled under a rich canopy of trees, Cooinda's Yellow Water Villas balance luxury with a commitment to environmental sustainability. They are built on stilts to minimise impact on the land, as the preservation of country is a key priority of Murumburr Traditional Owners
Each of the five luxury villas have a bathtub on the large veranda outside, with a completely air-conditioned interior. The ensuite bathroom, dining area and lounge area with daybeds make our villas the perfectly comfortable base for your Kakadu adventure. The daybeds can sleep 2 small children.
A re-imagination of the tactile textures and resilient nature of the vast billabong landscape is captured throughout the interiors, with raw materials – reclaimed native timbers, earthen clay, ageing brass and woven plant-dyed grass fibres.
Each Yellow Water Villa is named after a native Indigenous animal of the Kakadu region, themed throughout with personal stories of the local Murumburr community – from the pillows to the interior decorations. Artworks and decorations have been sourced from local Bininj (Aboriginal) artists as well as the famed Marrawuddi Art Gallery in Jabiru. This Bininj community and their culture has coexisted harmoniously with Kakadu lands for over 65,000 years.
Lodge Rooms
Sleeps 4 guests
Newly renovated Lodge rooms available in both Queen and Family (one queen and two singles), new bathrooms, tea & coffee facilities, very spacious with air conditioning. Everything you need to make your stay a comfortable one.
Outback Retreats
Sleeps 2 guests
A Unique Camping Experience
Immerse yourself into World Heritage Listed, Kakadu with their camping accommodation option in Cooinda.
The Outback Retreats are built on an elevated platform to ensure year-round usability and minimal environmental impact. The canvas tents have one solid wall, a glass front door and a deck with outdoor furniture. All bedding feature high quality mattresses, toppers and linen. Interiors have been designed to reflect the Kakadu bushscape and incorporate many Australian designed and hand-built elements, including locally produced indigenous weaving and artwork.
•Tents are serviced daily
•10x Outback Retreats available - Queen size bed
•10x Outback Retreat Plus - Queen size bed & single bunk beds
•Airconditioned
•Bath towels provided
Facilities
•Dedicated camp kitchen
•Access to 2 swimming pools
•A food truck serving local Barramundi and chips
•Coffee cart serving barista style coffee
•Serviced bathroom and amenities centre
Facilities
- Automatic teller machine
- Bar
- Barbeque
- Boat ramp
- Camp kitchen
- Carpark
- Children’s pool
- Family-friendly
- Laundry
- Non-smoking
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Pay TV
- Playground
- Public telephone
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Tour desk
- Free wifi
Activities
- Birdwatching
- Camping
- Walks
Accessibility
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Accreditation
- ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
- ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
- Quality Tourism Accreditation
- Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certified by Ecotourism Australia
- Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
