Cooinda

Cooinda is a place name of Aboriginal Australian origin, commonly found in the Northern Territory. It typically refers to a specific location, often a resort or settlement, and its meaning varies depending on the Aboriginal language group from which it originates. Common interpretations of "Cooinda" include "happy meeting place," "place of shadows," or variations referring to specific flora or fauna significant to the area.

In the context of the Northern Territory, Cooinda is most famously associated with the Cooinda Lodge Kakadu, a resort located near Yellow Water Billabong within Kakadu National Park. This location serves as a major tourist hub for exploring the wetlands and surrounding landscape. The name likely carries a deeper cultural significance to the Traditional Owners of the land, the Bininj/Mungguy people.

The term "Cooinda" can also be found in other regions of Australia, potentially with different meanings derived from local Aboriginal languages.