Welcome to Gagudju Lodge Cooinda

Surrounded by Kakadu National Park at the gateway to the world famous Yellow Water Billabong, relax and re-energise in the air-conditioned comfort of your room.

The indigenous owned Gagudju Lodge Cooinda offers easy access to Yellow Water Cruises, Warradjan Cultural Centre, Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls, Nourlangie, bushwalks and boat entry and exit points for an exciting day of fishing.

From our private airstrip take a charter plane for a spectacular bird's eye view of Kakadu National Park.

After a day of adventure or relaxing by our resort style pools, enjoy alfresco dining and drinks at Barra Bistro and Bar, or retire to your private courtyard for a spectacular sunset and natural beauty of the surrounding area.

Rooms

Located in the heart of the Kakadu National Park, Gagudju Lodge Cooinda offers 48 spacious air-conditioned lodge rooms with convenient access to all amenities and park attractions.

The 48 Lodge Rooms consist of

4 Family rooms (1 queen bed, 2 single beds)

6 Triple rooms (3 single beds)

38 Queen Single rooms (1 queen bed, 1 single bed).

All rooms can accommodate, with cot & rollaway options, a maximum of 4 people.

Room features

Private outdoor sitting area

Non smoking rooms only

Tea and coffee making facilities

En suite bathroom facilities with shower recess

Television - Four free to air and four pay TV channels offered complimentary

Iron and ironing board

Hair dryers (at reception)

Wake up call facilities

Disabled access rooms.

Dining
The Barra Bistro offers a true outdoor Australian alfresco dining experience. Share a Taste of Kakadu platter with unique inclusions such as crocodile spring rolls, barramundi pie, buffalo kofta, and kangaroo skewers.
Our exciting collection of mains has everything from the well loved Aussie parma to kangaroo and wild goose pie and barramundi fillet, grilled or tempura battered.

The Barra Bar offers takeaway beverage facilities and is open until late, with live entertainment provided between May and October.
Operating hours
Lunch - Barra Bistro (snack food) 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner - Barra Bistro 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Opening hours are subject to change between November to March.

Facilities
After a long day of touring the escarpments, cruising Yellow Water Billabong, exploring rock art and indigenous cultural sites or viewing Kakadu from the air, relax in our outdoor resort style pools or enjoy some alfresco dining.
The gift shop provides a wide range of postcards, clothing, and other souvenirs to remember your stay in Kakadu National Park.

Operating during the following hours: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm (April to November) 7:00 am - 7:00 pm (November to March).
Essentials offered at the general store:
Cold drinks
Snacks
Essential groceries - bread, cereal, eggs, fresh vegetables, frozen meats
Ice (blocked or crushed)
Insect repellent
Ice-creams
Pharmaceuticals (limited)
Fishing lures
Newspapers and magazines
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Getting there
Self Drive
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What's Nearby
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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