COORONG WILDERNESS LODGE - INFO
The Coorong Wilderness Lodge was first established and built by the Ngarrindjeri community, officially opened on November 3, 2000 by Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue AC, CBE.
Situated in the beautiful Coorong wilderness, it offers an indigenous cultural experience as well as enabling visitors to celebrate nature.
The Lodge consists of a cultural interpretive centre with spectacular views of of the surrounding waters and native bushland and a restaurant which provides authentic indigenous meals for tours as well as small groups by prior arrangement.
There are caravan and camping sites, with a modern ablution block to service campers and backpackers. The Lodge also provides bunk house accomodation for up to 16 people, with all facilities including showers, toliets and laundry.
The Lodge offers a range of activities to experience the Ngarrindjeri way of life and the local wildlife and fauna. The aim is to provide visitors, including local, national and international tourists, with a range of indigenous cultural and nature-based experiences including:
- Bush Walking
- Tours to experience plant and animal life, bush tucker, medicine and history
- Stories and Cultural Experiences
- Canoe tours and kayaking
- Island Hopping
- Fishing
- Camping