Self Drive
Take the Stuart Highway south from Darwin, then transfer to the Arnhem Highway towards Jabiru. Travel approximately 225 kilometres then turnoff to the Pine Creek Highway and travel 54 kilometres to the Cooinda turnoff.
Whats 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.
Yellow Water Cruises
Yellow water cruises, winner of the 2009 NT Brolga Tourism Award for Major Tourist Attraction operates exclusively on Yellow Water Billabong. It operates year round and provides up to six cruises a day of 90 or 120 minute duration. The sunrise and sunset cruise are very popular and advance bookings are recommended. Often people undertake more than one cruise to see the changes in the wildlife at different times of the day. More should experience a cruise in different seasons. We can never guarantee what will happen on a cruise, but every time is a unique experience.
Yellow Water Fishing
Some of the country's best fresh water Barramundi fishing is available onsite with direct boat access to four billabongs.
Ubirr
Spectacular sunset vantage point 1 hour drive from Cooinda, as well as ancient rock art site.
Nourlangie
The 1.5 km circuit walk leads you through spectacular scenery, rock art and a large rock shelter, a wet season home for generations.
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