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Kakadu National Park in 1 day

If you only have 1 day to spend in Kakadu National Park, we’ve narrowed down the top places you should check out to get the best experience of your time here.
Kakadu National Park offers a striking mix of sandstone escarpments, vast wetlands, and seasonal waterfalls, showcasing some of Australia’s most dramatic outback scenery. It’s renowned for ancient Aboriginal rock art sites such as Ubirr and Nourlangie, which provide rare insight into tens of thousands of years of living culture. Visitors can spot saltwater crocodiles and prolific birdlife on floodplains like Yellow Water Billabong, especially in the wet season. As a dual World Heritage–listed park for both natural and cultural values, Kakadu gives a deep, place-based understanding of Australia’s Top End.
With favorites like Cahills Crossing, Aurora Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park, and Restaurant Anbinik Kakadu Resort, we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on all the must sees. We even included some of our favorite food spots around the area, like Mimi's Restaurant and Restaurant Anbinik Kakadu Resort so you can get the best taste of Kakadu National Park while you’re here. To see our full list of food recommendations, check out our best restaurants post. If you're traveling on a budget, you can check out our cheap eats post.
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Day 1

1-day itinerary
With only 1 day to squeeze in as much activities as you can, we strategically grouped the must-sees, Cooinda Lodge Kakadu and Yellow Water Cruises with surrounding point of interests to make sure you don’t leave Kakadu National Park without getting the most bang for your time. Combining the average time spent at each location and traveling time in between, it should fill up about 8 hours of your day.
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Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

4.1
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3.6
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Lodge
Nestled by the Yellow Water Billabong in Kakadu National Park, Cooinda Lodge offers a variety of accommodation options including relaxed rooms with terraces, glamping tents, cabins, and a lush campground. The property features a lagoon-style pool, restaurant, bar, gift shop, and general store. With 48 spacious air-conditioned rooms that can accommodate up to four people, it's an ideal choice for families or groups of friends visiting the park.
We loved our stay in your luxury villa and appreciated all the nice amenities and decor. It was luxurious yet simple and clean. The food was very good as well: Our stay with you was the perfect base for our Kakadu explorations. We felt very removed from the rest of the world and were able to appreciate our experience thoroughly. Thank you!
Alicia S — Google review
Very tidy and well run facility, particularly given its remoteness. Stayed in the “glamping” outback retreats which were immaculate and well spaced apart. The breakfast was a great spread you’d expect from a good hotel. Excellent spot to base yourself from to explore Kakadu, with tours and many sights nearby. Highly recommended.
Felix — Google review
The best place to stay to explore Kakadu. Accommodation ranges from caravan, serviced rooms to villas. We stayed in a lodge room which was quiet and well appointed. Restaurant food was great and the bar was a pleasant place to relax after a day of exploring. Staff were friendly and helpful. Tours and guides were marvelous, especially the Yellow Water Cruise and Kakadu Adventure Tour. We will base ourselves here when we return to explore more of Kakadu and participate in some cultural activities at the Cultural Centre as two days was not enough time to spend in this beautiful part of Australia.
Lisa B — Google review
Best fully serviced camping in Kakadu. Nice camping, even unpowered spots. Clean and well maintained communal areas. Well equipped camp kitchen. Ideal would be a gas stove on top of it. We're not all BBQ lovers! Pool is great. Restaurant is quite decent for a bush bar. Shop is also well serviced. Staff was nice. Would definitely recommend to stay there.
Marie-Hélène P — Google review
My score is so low due to the terrible value for money. We stayed in a glamping tent with a bathroom and it was ridiculously expensive for what it was. We stayed there as we thought it was the only option to be close to the cruise in the morning. In hindsight I would’ve stayed in Jabiru and just driven the 30mins in the AM. The restaurant was overpriced, limited and chaotic (due to terrible ordering system). The pool has hundreds of kids in it. It’s family holiday hell! But they do have lovely Italian staff. I appreciate it is in the middle of nowhere but it is very devoid of warmth and character (typical of chain hotels). I wish I had done better research
Di W — Google review
Cooinda Lodge was a perfect stop for us during our trip. The glamping tent was wonderful, bed was comfortable and having the laundry facilities was a welcomed bonus for our hiking clothes. Dinner was delicious as was the breakfast buffet. Thank you!
Jess F — Google review
We had an excellent stay here, we stayed on powered caravan site with grass. Clean amenities, great camp kitchen facilities, drinking water fountain, 2x pools 1 generally for kids other lagoon pool quiet for us adults. Good food in bar & restaurant. Basic needs in shop adjoined to reception. Tours pick up & drop off. Do Need your insect repellent.
Beno M — Google review
We had a fantastic stay in the glamping tent! We’d seen a few reviews mentioning that the food was overpriced, but we have to disagree — those comments felt a bit unfair in our experience. That said, we only dined at the onsite restaurant, Mini’s, and didn’t try the casual dining section, so perhaps those reviews were referring to that instead. As for Mini’s, we can only speak highly of it. Over our two-night stay, we had some of the best meals of our entire NT trip. The service was exceptional — the staff were genuinely attentive, asked for feedback on new dishes, remembered our names, and even gave us great tips for places to visit the next day. We tried all the available mains and loved them, especially the cauliflower, buffalo, and barramundi. Breakfast was just as impressive, with a great variety and some of the best coffee we had on the trip. The tent itself was also fantastic. The bed was phenomenally comfortable — so much so that we even took note of the pillow brand because it was that good! If there’s one clear area for improvement, it would be the landscaping and toilet access. We chose a tent without a private toilet, which was fine in theory, but the shared facilities were quite a walk away. There were no clear paths through the grounds, so we often found ourselves wandering around in the dark — sometimes at 1am — weaving through other tents on uneven, unpathed ground, surrounded by cane toads. It definitely took away from the otherwise relaxing experience and wasn’t ideal for guests being disturbed by others passing by at all hours. For the price of the stay, we do expect to have clear, easy access to the bathroom. Overall, we loved our stay and would absolutely recommend it, but a few improvements around the grounds (i.e boardwalk to amenities) could make a big difference!
Kyle H — Google review
Old Cooinda Rd, Kakadu NT 0822, Australia•http://www.kakadutourism.com/accommodation/cooinda-lodge/•+61 8 8979 1500•Tips and more reviews for Cooinda Lodge Kakadu
5 min · 0.86 mi
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Yellow Water Cruises

4.7
(742)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation
Mimi's Restaurant & Barra Bar is a cozy timber paradise located at Cooinda Lodge, offering a delightful dining experience amidst the expansive wetlands of Kakadu. The restaurant serves succulent breakfast buffets and barista-made coffees in the morning, followed by classic pub lunches and a unique Taste of Kakadu dinner featuring smoked crocodile, seared buffalo, and chargrilled kangaroo.
This cruise was an absolute highlight of our holiday. One of the things that made it great was our indigenous guide. He was funny and interesting and it was fabulous hearing a bit about his and his family's way of life. The cruise was stunning. So many creatures to see and a gorgeous sunset. Highly recommend.
Kerry P — Google review
My friend and I took the sunrise cruise and had Scott as our guide. 10/10 experience! The weather started out cool and comfortable at 6.45am (it was already starting to get glaringly hot by 9am) and the morning light along the river was beautiful. But the highlight was the animals - we saw crocodiles up close and more variety of birds than we expected. Scott was a fountain of information with little quips we enjoyed plus there was ample time to take photos and listen to the tour. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Janice C — Google review
After lunch cruise as part of day tour from Darwin on Sat 26/7/25 week ago. Cruise is about 1.5 hrs. The Skipper cum guide was excellent (did not get his name, sorry!) - gently swinging the boat around, so both sides got a turn to view the billabong's star attractions. Midway, he switched off the engines & allowed us to listen to the sounds of saltmarsh which was contemplative & tranquil. He was amusing, knowledgeable & imparted enough info without overwhelming. Apart from the Crocs, the birdlife is numerous. Watch the cutesy flitting of the pink crested Jacana & his little ones on the lilly pads, blue kingfisher darting in & out of the water, Darters drying their wings, tons of whistling ducks, elegant Jabirus, multitude of herons & some birds of prey flying overhead. Feral brumbies & introduced species also call this home & cannot be totally eradicated unfortunately. Just wished that I could stay longer to do both the sunrise & sunset cruise. There's plenty of cold water onboard to keep hydrated - stiflingly hot & humid. Spray/slather on your insect repellant before getting on. Master your mobile cam slow mo, zoom & shutter speed to get best shots. I struggled with mine but no matter, I enjoyed just observiing & being in the moment Loved it..✨️✨️
The M — Google review
Absolutely fantastic tour, with Adam as operator. He has a deep, lived knowledge of his country and his passion for it shines through. Really impressive and the tour itself was breathtakingly beautiful too. Highly recommended.
Felix — Google review
Wish I could give a sixth star. Stunning experience! Saw so many crocs, birds, even a couple of water buffalo. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, calm and funny. Highly, highly recommend!
Danushka S — Google review
Sunrise cruise, with Adam as our guide, was absolutely brilliant! Adam’s knowledge of Kakadu’s wildlife and fauna, traditional culture and climate impact was impressive and we loved his dry sense of humour. Plenty of birdlife, crocs and a sunrise that brought me to tears. An experience I’ll never forget.
Jo E — Google review
Great time on the sunset cruise. Saw quite a few crocs, a variety of birds and plentiful water lilies and lotus. Scott the guide/captain/bus driver was very informative.
Lynne A — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed our 9am yellow water cruise with Dennis (with 2 Ns)😉 he was very informative and entertaining at the same time. We saw heaps of crocs and so many different birds. The scenery was beautiful. I didn’t think it would be as good as this, highly recommend!
Debra — Google review
Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu NT 0886, Australia•https://kakadutourism.com/see-and-do/attractions/yellow-water-bi…•+61 8 8979 1500•Tips and more reviews for Yellow Water Cruises
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Anbangbang Rock Shelter

4.7
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4.6
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Nature & Parks
Geologic Formations
Anbangbang Rock Shelter, located in Kakadu National Park, is a mesmerizing site that offers a captivating glimpse into the ancient history and rich cultural heritage of Indigenous people. The rock shelter features vivid Dreaming characters repainted in the 1960s, showcasing extraordinary images. Visitors can enjoy a well-prepared walk through the rock formations with various Aboriginal paintings along the way. The area also provides stunning views from a viewpoint and is accessible to wheelchair users in parts.
I'm not posting the Art because I don't want to ruin it for you and some of it is culturally inappropriate to photograph. Awesome place. Definitely take heaps of water if you're going in the wet season.
Lesley B — Google review
Excellent background history of Kakadu's indigenous history & traditions as part of day tour from Darwin. Info boards give limited spiel - certainly not in detail why one artwork is not to be photographed & shared online. Visited on Sat 26/7/25 in Kakadu's even more hot & humid conditions. A Kakadu National Park's pass is needed to enter the area but included in our AAT King Tour. Toilets are located here at main parking area. The scenery along Arnhem Highway was parched & dry - populated with pandanus spiky trees & smaller native vegetation except for wreaths of wetlands that passed all too quickly. Insect repellant advisable & stay hydrated esp. at this time of year. For goodness sake, if you are on meds, skip brekkie & think foolishly that bcos you were a fit hiker 20 years ago, you can do the uphill walk - under 1 km loop it may be. Do not underestimate the toll the Kakadu heat & humidity will do to you even for a short distance. 2 options - take either the unsealed, uneven incline walk with steps to get to the first rock shelter with ancient & recent aboriginal artwork or take the flat paved route to the lower & main rock art area. An over 80s male in our group did not heed the advice & had a near collapse up at the 1st rock shelter. Timely first aid by guide & attendees revived him but overall set us back by half an hour. We then had to curtail the rest of tour stops to make up time. So please know your limits. Do give this ancient significant place the time it deserves & do the longer signposted walks if you are fit & able.✨️
The M — Google review
Seeing the amazing rock paintings was exhilarating. While a large chunk of it is very easy to walk, there's some rocky areas to climb as well. With some amazing views
Justin S — Google review
Access designed to keep paintings safe. Fabulous rock formations and spectacular location. Art relatively recent (within 1500 years, some quite modern). Spiritual place. Peregrine falcons calling nearby.
Ian M — Google review
Beautiful indigenous rock art. A nice easy walk with just a few stairs (with rails). Loved hearing the stories around the arti found it a peaceful location
Kathryn H — Google review
Amazing quality rock art. Mind blowing to be in a place the was inhabited for so long. Art trends and techniques changed with time even in ancient times! Great place for birding too. The big walk over the mountain is a must if you're up to it. Amazing country.
David S — Google review
Nice and well prepared walk through the rock formations and finally up to the viewpoint with a stunning view. Took me about 40 minutes (including taking photos). There are different sites with Aboriginal paintings on this walk. Parts of it are also accessible by wheelchair.
Dominic W — Google review
Lovely bush walk and colourful cliffs and rock formations. Take plenty of cold water and sunscreen. Nice rock paintings and history.
Sharon E — Google review
Kakadu NT 0822, Australia•https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/discover/regions/burrungkuy…•Tips and more reviews for Anbangbang Rock Shelter
40 min · 19.2 mi
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Bowali Visitor Centre

4.3
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4.0
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Visitor center
The Bowali Visitor Centre is a unique and thoughtfully designed facility shaped like an Aboriginal rock shelter. It offers a comprehensive insight into the landscape, wildlife, and culture of Kakadu National Park. The center aims to showcase both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal perspectives, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the region's significance. Knowledgeable staff are available to assist with planning walks and activities within the park. The center also serves as a base for exploring the park, offering essential services for visitors.
Huge thank you to the lovely lady working Sunday 17 August in the morning. Was so helpful creating a doable route for us to see not only the places we had identified but others too. Wish I knew her name as she is great asset for the Visitors Centre.
Lynne A — Google review
The staff are very friendly and gives you great information about what and where to go for the camping, visiting or swimming. Give time to visit the Marrawuddi Gallery just tucked away behind, for great displays and information of the local culture. Well worth the half hour detour; longer if you want to use it as a break stop. The cafe is no longer there, but there’s still a filtered water dispenser (bring your own bottles) toilet facilities, tables, charging stations for laptops and mobile phones. The outdoor is peaceful and serene, for a picnic.
Serene Y — Google review
To be honest the visitors centre was lovely but kakadu not so lovely. Nobody tells you when buying a park pass the park is virtually closed. All roads to the waterfalls and swimmable pools inaccessable. The lookouts are impaired by smoke haze due to the burn offs. Apparently June is the month they do the burn offs. So keep away that month. I understand these things can't be helped due to damage caused by the wet season and they have to do the burn off but at least let people know what's going on when purchasing a pass. The only closure we were aware of was gunlom falls which is due to open 4th July.
Pamela R — Google review
The reception desk gave me documents relating to what we can do at Jabiru. The exhibits gave a further knowledge in the culture of the people around the region. The display boat was a good example of what can be built from barks of trees.
Jit L — Google review
Great setting and well laid out. Nice condition to throughout given the center’s age. Staff were friendly and of course had an an intimate and personal knowledge of the Park which was excellent. The museum section was great even though it was a little tired. The library was a hit with the kids allowing them to get some respite in the A/C while having some quiet reading time
Gee W — Google review
Informative, but an empty shell of what it could have been years ago. Lots of empty display rooms, broken fittings in toilets. Disappointed stay, reflected by the few travellers calling in, while we were there. Hope it's not like that all the time. The receptionist was nice, though. She offered plenty of suggested site to visit.
John W — Google review
The visitor centre to the World renowned Kakadu National Park, was very, well, underwhelming. Very old, out dated and uncared for. Needs to be cleaned and looked after to a point where it deserves the $100 fee for a family to visit this park. It's a bit embarrassing to think international and Australians come here for there park pass. Gives out 1980's old museum type vibes. So disappointing. I hope the park gets better from here. Only up, the person at the desk was helpful and lovely.
Craig W — Google review
Incredibly patient and knowledgeable staff who are fountains of knowledge. Definitely recommend coming here to get your bearings. Also delicious ice cold water 😅
Danushka S — Google review
Kakadu Hwy, Jabiru NT 0886, Australia•https://kakadu.gov.au/plan/visitor-centres/•+61 8 8938 1120•Tips and more reviews for Bowali Visitor Centre
8 min · 3.3 mi
5

Aurora Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park

4.0
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4.4
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Holiday park
Nature & Parks
Campground
Motel
Aurora Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park offers a variety of accommodation options, including low-key cabins with kitchenettes and patios, making it a great choice for solo travelers. The lodge also provides camping facilities for those who prefer sleeping under the stars. Additionally, the property features a bistro and a large resort pool with rock pools, waterfalls, and a spa.
Loved the grassy spacious sites. Fabulous pool with poolside bar and restaurant. Great size pool too, plenty room for all. Loves the lounge chairs you could laze on around the pool. Place was good location for Cahills Crossing and surrounds.... Highly recommend. Esp for the pool happy hour after a day of exploring.
Sandy B — Google review
We stayed here for three nights. After reading some of the reviews was not sure what to expect, having now stayed here, I’m happy to say we had a good experience. It’s a first in first served deal (no booking for van sites) however it’s huge, and well designed with all roads in a circle around the pool and bar/bistro area. The site we chose was in the first row near the pool and was a great size with plenty of room. The he pool are was amazing with a really large pool. The bar area was great around the pool. We only went over for a drink at happy hour, but for happy hour, the drinks were very expensive.
Glenda B — Google review
This is a surprisingly large place with a great variety of accommodation options as it provides 200 grassed caravan sites including large unpowered camping areas. There are a range of facilities nearby including a bistro, bar and a swimming pool. It's also just minutes from the Jabiru town. We were in the camping area but able to use many of the facilities available. Lovely views of a night time.
Ross D — Google review
The thing that really stood out to me and my partner, was the incredible staff and old school service and hospitality! We were stranded after car trouble and everyone went out of their way to ensure we had a comfortable stay even though they were effectively fully booked. I will be forever grateful, and will definitely be back when next in Kakadu. Thank you Aurora Lodge! : ) The lodge is also very conveniently located and fully equipped. Big variety of accommodation options for all different sorts of travellers. Great pool area and licensed bistro, BBQ stations scattered throughout the camping areas with fridges, fully equipped large kitchen in the lodge area and beautiful big shady trees.
I S — Google review
Although we were here off peak. It would have been difficult during peak as the site were very small. Amenities were tired and not always very clean and the pool really needs the chemicals balanced properly all our children came out with puffy red eyes
Tim D — Google review
A Perfect Nature Retreat with comfort! We felt completely immersed in nature while enjoying the cozy comfort of being at home. This place gave us the *camping vibe* which is a nice memory of our past life. The atmosphere was so peaceful; at night, total silence let us fall asleep to the beautiful sounds of nature, ensuring deep nights. Mornings began with five-star-worthy bagels and lattes, absolutely outstanding! And the restaurant? We enjoyed good dinners with a menu that kept us excited for every meal. If you want a serene escape where nature meets comfort, this is the place.
Fabio D — Google review
Customer service was amazing, the lady that served me was super helpful and friendly. Plenty of spots for a nice shaded site, unreal pool and bistro set up! Price is reasonable for the area. Would recommend and will be back!
April W — Google review
Stayed here in our caravan for 3 nights at the end of June. I was a bit worried about the amenities as some reviews weren't great saying they were filthy. I was pleasantly surprised although old and tired they were clean. The pool area is a little run down needing a bit of a revamp and the area around the bistro and bar could do with a good pressure clean. However Al usable in a pleasant setting. Our problem was choosing a spot, we couldn't make our mind up😄🤣😂 much easier when they issue you with a site. Plenty of space to spread out. The place is a little pricey but compared to Cooinda down the road it's a bargain. Would recommend. Haven't used the bistro but will have tea there tomorrow.
Pamela R — Google review
Jabiru Drive, Kakadu NT 0886, Australia•https://aurorakakadulodge.com.au/•+61 8 8979 2422•Tips and more reviews for Aurora Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park
44 min · 25.2 mi
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Cahills Crossing

4.6
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4.4
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Nature & Parks
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Cahills Crossing is a notorious car crossing on the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land, located about 3.5 hours east of Darwin. It's known for being a gathering place for estuarine crocodiles during the latter part of the Dry Season as they feed on barramundi and mullet carried by tidal waters surging across the road. The area offers a safe opportunity to view these fierce reptilian predators in their natural habitat.
Love this place to sit and watch the crocodiles. The locals fishing for Barra is also fantastic to see. Watching the turn of the tides is very interesting and watching cars crossing.
200 V — Google review
Sensational doesn't describe it enough. Fantastic display of nature at its finest. You need a parks pass (Kakadu visitor centre) which is fine but nothing else is needed. We stayed in Jabiru and drove out the 2 days, 20 minutes or so, plenty of parking, for vans as well. We were here early June last year and saw perhaps 10-12 crocks over 2 days. Told to come back Aug/Sept for the peak... WOWWWY. Counted 43 on first day, with 51 the following day. Just awesome to watch. There are more crocks as other forms of water have dried up, so they congregate here. The 2 viewing platforms are well positioned for the display. Wheelchair access no probs. Bring a hat and water. Make a day of it. 30/60 minutes before high tide with a good couple of hours afterwards. Just amazing creatures.
Crian M — Google review
Awesome to see the crocs feeding - we arrived 45 mins before high tide which was perfect. Quite a few people there but nice viewing platforms with plenty of space. The upstream platform was nicer and quieter and you could sit just in front on the rocks for a better view
Eleanor D — Google review
Very interesting place watching the crocs hunt for fish. As the tide turns so do the reptiles from one side of the crossto the other. Good viewing platforms and some phone reception.
Dave R — Google review
Big car park, short, flat walk to the main viewing area. Plenty of space, decent shade, some benches to sit. Great views of all the crocs in the river on both sides of the crossing. And the occasional vehicle crossing or fisherman trying their luck!
Richard L — Google review
📌Cahills Crossing @ Kamun Injdjinakka, Kakadu National Park. 📍Only a few meters from the King of the River... Yeah, we’re talking that King — the one with sharp teeth and zero chill. 🐊👑 Crazy work, right? This spot isn’t just breathtaking — it’s the only route that connects Darwin to Arnhem Land, a place rich with culture, nature, and deep respect. 🌿🌏 Arnhem Land is home to the Yolŋu people, the Traditional Owners, and entering this land isn’t as simple as showing up. ✅ A permit is required. ✅ And not just any permit — you'll need local support and a valid reason to cross. No random private visits, please — respect is key. 🙏 💡P.S. There are legit tour agencies that can help you explore this amazing region — permits, transport, and all. Worth checking out! — 🧭 Adventure meets culture. 🐊 Wildlife meets caution. 🤝 Travel meets respect.
Anne M — Google review
Wonderful experience. Loads of crocodiles lined up to get the fish as the tide rises. Very impressive.
Stephen D — Google review
Cahill's crossing is a very interesting place to visit. We saw probably up to 20 crocodiles in close proximity, waiting for high tide. Even though it is tempting to get a closer look down the ramp, please don't as there are literally crocs meters away who are opportunistic.
Rachel D — Google review
Arnhem Highway/Oenpelli Rd, Kakadu NT 0822, Australia•Tips and more reviews for Cahills Crossing
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Even the most seasoned adventurers need a break to chow down some food. Close to Cooinda Lodge Kakadu, these restaurants are about a 1-minute walk away.

Mimi's Restaurant

4.2
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3.9
(81)
Restaurant
Mimi Restaurant and Barra Bar in Kakadu offers a delightful dining experience with an impressive menu. The kitchen and menu of both establishments appear to be identical, serving delicious meals for dinner throughout the week. One standout dish is their expertly cooked kangaroo and buffalo steaks, which are complemented by flavorful native chutneys. Although the burger patty lacked a freshly made taste, it still provided a satisfying eating experience. Additionally, their chips are perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection.
We ate her in July, during a three night stay at the resort. The food was actually much better than I was expecting. I really enjoyed the kangaroo steak and my wife enjoyed her pizza. The only slight negative was while you could order your food at the counter in the restaurant, you had to walk outside to the bar to pick up the food when the buzzer device went off - there was no table service in the restaurant.
Grahame R — Google review
This is my first negative comment and hopefully my last one. I tried not to leave negative comments even when I don’t like the food. As I think it’s unfair to judge when everyone has individually different tastes. But I feel I have to put this one here so no more vegan people would have similar experience as I had tonight. $42 roasted eggplant is not worth it. I was excited about the $42 eggplant would be exceptional but… Mine was too salty and overcooked. Eggplant literally tasted like salt with the burnt eggplant charcoal covered. The sauces around it made the dish looked expensive but it was very difficult to taste anything good when the eggplant was that salty. I told one of the staff that the eggplant is too salty and burnt. But she said it’s normal colour when it’s grilled. Ok, either her eggplant is always burnt or I misunderstood the $42 doesn’t mean high standards? She should argue with customers after she actually tasted it herself so she was not prejudging my experience, or customer’s’ experience. She said she will let the chef know. I don’t know if I care or not chef does or doesn’t know the eggplant is overcooked and over-salted. But I came here to spend $42 to learn that maybe I should’ve never attempted to spend $42 for roasted eggplant! Hopefully my sacrifice will save someone else’s money and a peaceful night. Suggestions: Go to the shop and get Mi goreng instant noodles with a can of chickpeas. Put chickpeas together with the noodles and it tastes alright if you have hungry vegan stomach. It’ve got your proteins as well! 😉 P.S. if you read till this bit and not a vegan, I cannot tell you what their other food is like. Sorry! But definitely any food would be better than the $42 roasted eggplant so just don’t be a fool like me thinks the$42 roasted eggplant will be special.
神秘的小花 — Google review
Mimi restaurant and Barra Bar appear to be the same kitchen and menu. Dinner was great both the nights we went. I was impressed by how they cooked the kangaroo and buffalo steaks. The native chutneys were also great. The burger patty didn’t taste freshly made but it was still a yummy burger. Chips were also cooked and seasoned to perfection.
Cherie H — Google review
During the stay at Cooinda resort we ate many times at Mimi Restaurants. I never expected such great and creative food in a resort in the middle of Kakadu Nationalpark. The menu is divided into bar food with classics like burger and pizza and a main dishes. The bar food pizza was good with a broad variety of beer but my highlight was the main dishes. The steak was perfectly grilled with harissa fried aubergine and papaya salad. Also the self made gnocchi twisted with guacamole was an surprise. There was really someone in the kitchen who knows how to cook in a modern way. The service was work-and-travel run but all time professional and friendly.
Felix B — Google review
Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Great selection and lots of it. Lunch: Grilled wild caught barra was good with loads of chips and salad. Hamburger was stacked high. Comes with a load of chips. Buffalo ragu. Recommend you share unless you're starving. It's huge and excellent. Local chicken parma, shared again, was very good. Dinner: A surprise, a real step up. The maitre d' and the waiters were excellent. The food was excellent. Favourites were the king prawn entree (was mega excellent), for the main is the barra and the desert the Coconut Espuma. It was superb. Get the iced riesling too. I have posted the menu. Thanks chef. 😊
Peter W — Google review
Buffet lunch as part of AAT King's Kakadu day tour on Sat 26 July last month - absolutely delicious. Hot food, salad & cold offerings were all good. So were fresh fruit & desserts. After an awful breakkie stop earlier in the day, this was such a welcome reprieve. Only gripe was the watery milk from coffee machine for tea.. No pics - too busy enjoying the food. Air con inside or fans outside which is where I was seated, surprisingly without the buzzing beasties. The lunch stop should have been longer here but an earlier incident caused a delay. Would have liked a stroll around. Looked nice.
The M — Google review
If you're staying at the Cooinda Lodge then this is your only dining option, apart from the alfresco Barra Bar. In saying that this is a great dining option - was not expecting such a refined dining experience in Kakadu. We had dinner there twice, so we got to go through most of the dishes on the menu. We also had our breakfasts there. In the evening the restaurant is open between 6 and 8:30pm, so at peak times it is worth making a booking (noting that they can't be done online). It is enclosed and air-conditioned so makes for a comfortable dining experience. The a-la carte menu includes full table service by staff who understand proper customer service. The food is top notch, great local produce such as barramundi and buffalo perfectly prepared, creatively incorporating native ingredients (such as native lemon grass, melaleuca or paperbark leaves, bush tomatoes, salt bush, native thyme, native river mint, finger limes, Illawarra plum, and Kakadu plum). I totally recommend trying the Barramundi Crudo, the Prawn and Crab Risotto and the Marinated Rum Jungle Buffalo Fillet, washed down with either an Australian red wine or a refreshing local beer. The creativity and ingenuity of the chefs is to be applauded the use of Australian bush food elevates each of the dishes. I also read that they employ local indigenous chef's apprentices, which definitely reflects in the uniqueness of all their food. Buffet-style breakfasts are served between 6:30 and 10:00 am - generally no need to book but I would suggest that you time your breakfast to avoid when all the tourists are finishing their Yellow River cruise as it gets very busy. There was a reasonable selection of cereals, toast, fruits, pastries and full hot breakfast with bacon, poached and scrambled eggs, baked beans, and hash browns etc. I loved the juice machines - nothing like freshly squeezed orange juice or if you want coffee, they have a great Nespresso machine for guests to use. We were both impressed by Mimi's restaurant, it certainly wasn't what we expected and if you want to sample Australian bushfoods in delicious dishes then it is a perfect introduction to the uninitiated.
Daniel A — Google review
Friendly staff, great service and the meals were excellent. We both enjoyed our meals, definitely give it a try if you're after a classy meal in the bush.
K L — Google review
Kakadu Highway, Old Cooinda Rd, Kakadu NT 0822, Australia•https://kakadutourism.com/see-and-do/tucker/cooinda-lodge•+61 8 8979 1500•Tips and more reviews for Mimi's Restaurant

Restaurant Anbinik Kakadu Resort

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Great Thai food in an unexpected place! There is a small selection of food but the pad Thai and noodle stir fry was done well. It came out very quickly and was delicious. Both the dishes had a lot of protein in them. The drinks were also refreshing and much needed after a long hot day. It was on the expensive side but generous portions.
Cherie H — Google review
Even in the low season this place was busy and it’s understandable why. The service was fast and friendly and the food authentic and delicious. The Cashew Tofu Vegetable stir fry was excellent as was the vegetarian Pad Thai and the Lemongrass tea was a perfect pick me up after a hot day of walking. Highly recommended.
Gabby W — Google review
We arrived in the dark to Anbinik Restaurant. After we ordered two red curries, one Pad Thai and one cashew chicken ($25 per meal), we had a seat in the outside area. The staff was nice and the curries came out really quickly. One meal took a bit longer. The curries were really yummy, but could have been a bit more creamy. The cashew chicken was also good. The Pad Thai was a bit oily. All portions were big, so plenty to eat and share. Overall, you can do nothing wrong here. We would go again and can therefore recommend this place.
Stephan K — Google review
Surprisingly great coffee in a relaxed spot! Great little find. Had dinner last night too - really good, fresh noodles.
Tim A — Google review
Whilst in Kakadu we stayed at this resort and were very fortunate to have this place just on our doorstep. Beautiful, authentic food The flavours and smells are so good, I could have eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner Portion size is more than adequate. and prices are reasonable considering the location. Western food is also served, Can get busy Staff are very friendly
Happy T — Google review
Loved it. Absolutely delicious food. Best Thai I've had. Busy but served quickly. Food was served piping hot and was really delicious
Rosie C — Google review
Authentic Thai, on the sweet side. Sweet drinks with fresh natural flavours. Lovely setting. Thai rice, nicely cooked. We had Keung and Tom Yum
Chris B — Google review
Kangaroo spring rolls was so heavily spiced, if you closed your eyes you would think you're eating a samosa. They could have put any meat in there and I wouldn't be able to tell what it is. Pad Thai was average. Fried chicken was dry and tasteless. See the photo yourself. Cashew chicken was ok but unbalanced in use of shrimp paste. Service was limp. Fruit drinks were delicious. I don't understand how this place can be rated 4.6
Ralph R — Google review
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Manjmukmuk Restaurant

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Not busy, but we visited it out of season.
Rezida Z — Google review
Very surprising. Came for buffet. Angus beef on point and all the dishes were lovely. Drinks reasonably priced. Impressed, you would be hard pressed to find anything of this calibre nearby.
Brent T — Google review
This was probably the worst meal I ever had in a restaurant. As soon as they brought my food, I was attacked by a swarm of at least 50 flies. The entire place was full of flies, and the staff were unable to do much about it. The staff didn’t seem to care that it’s impossible to eat when your food is covered in flies, and they were so busy they really didn’t have time to attend to the customers. At least, I was not charged for my meal, which I really appreciated.
Jeffrey K — Google review
Not sure why there were any negative comments about this restuarant. The meal I had was exceptional, kangaroo fillet cooked to perfection. Polite, attentive staff and prompt service.
Aussie W — Google review
(Translated by Google) Definitely a good lunch and dinner menu for the area. Fairly freshly prepared. Plenty of choice. Few vegetables. Risotto is delicious, among other things. Kangaroo steak and mashed potatoes are also on the dinner menu. As is chicken soivlaki, which is on the lunch menu. However, the Saturday evening buffet was truly delicious, with plenty of choice, vegetables, lovely salads, wonderfully tender meat, beautiful rice, and even the battered barramundi was crispy. A good bar with a selection of beers, freshly made cocktails, and fresh coffee. Breakfast offered plenty of choice from what was on offer. A continental breakfast and an English-style breakfast are available. No fresh coffee at breakfast. The bar is attached to the restaurant. The only drawback I found was the few original diners who ended up drinking too much and then walking out drunk. Friendly service. You sit in a large room. Tables are set, and water is provided at your table. (Original) Voor hier in de omgeving zeker prima lunch en diner menu. Redelijk vers bereid. Voldoende keuze. Weinig groenten. Op de dinerkaart is oa Risotto is lekker. Oa de kangaroosteak en mashed potato’s ook. Evenals de kipsoivlaki, op de lunchkaart. Echter het buffet op zaterdagavond was echt heerlijk, veel keus, groenten, fijne salades, heerlijk mals vlees, prachtige rijst, zelfs de battered barramundi was knapperig. Goede bar met keus bier en vers bereide cocktails en verse koffie. Ontbijt voldoende keus uit wat klaar staat. Een continental breakfast en een English style breakfast. Geen verse koffie bij ontbijt. De bar is aan het restaurant. Enige nadeel vond ik de enkele original people die toch teveel dronk en dronken naar buiten loopt. Bediening vriendelijk. Je zit in een grote ruimte. Tafels zijn gedekt. En je krijgt water bij je tafel.
Natasha B — Google review
(Translated by Google) Since tour groups also stop here, it is a bit uncomfortable (Original) Da hier auch Reisegruppen einkehren etwas ungemütlich
Monika R — Google review
Flinders St, Jabiru NT 0886, Australia•https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-9616-mercure-kakadu-crocodi…•+61 8 8979 9013•Tips and more reviews for Manjmukmuk Restaurant
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