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Crocodile Dundee’s Legendary Hotel Up for Grabs, Staff Future Unknown!

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The Northern Territory’s famed ‘Crocodile‘ Dundee-inspired hotel has hit the market.

Situated within the Kakadu National Park, approximately 254 kilometers southeast of Darwin’s capital city, this 3.5-star lodging has been designed to mimic a crocodile in appearance. The location is found at Jabiru.

1988 saw the birth of the Gagudju Crocodile Hotel, a place that quickly became my second home. Now, it’s known as the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, still offering the same warm welcome to guests like me who can’t get enough of its unique charm and hospitality.

The NT News announced on Friday that the process for showing interest in leasing property is currently active and will conclude on April 17.

The operational staff are expected to continue in their jobs for at least six months. 

According to the report, when Mercure’s lease for the hotel concludes in September, there’s uncertainty about whether the company will continue managing the property under the new ownership, potentially putting employees in an uncertain state.

It remains uncertain what actions the new lessees might take regarding the property, which has been marketed as a chance for improvement or upgrading to prospective purchasers.

The distinctive design, belonging to the Kakadu Indigenous Tourism Group, symbolically acknowledges the colossal Ginga saltwater crocodile, a creature of great spiritual importance to the native Gagudju community.

The hotel was built following an influx of tourists to the UNESCO-protected Kakadu region, which occurred after Paul Hogan’s 1986 movie “Crocodile Dundee” became a global sensation, earning over $300 million on a production budget of just $9 million.

A significant portion of Hogan’s box-office hit was shot within Kakadu, showcasing the breathtaking landscapes and native animals that abound there.

Following the 30-year milestone of the Crocodile Hotel, Kakadu Tourism noted that the character of Crocodile Dundee significantly boosted Kakadu’s and its crocodile population’s visibility on the global tourism radar.

The hotel measures approximately 250 meters in length and 30 meters in width, and it’s designed to resemble a colossal crocodile. This is achieved by incorporating elements like a snout and nostrils into the design.

Meanwhile, the parking spaces are designed to resemble crocodile eggs, while the hotel entrance boasts architectural elements such as open maws and sharp teeth.

As stated in the Kakadu Tourism description, the ‘ventilation systems are located inside the crocodile’s patterned yellow eyes, and they emit a red glow during the night.’

The hotel boasts an Aboriginal art gallery in Ochre, a breathtaking outdoor pool, as well as a dining area with a restaurant and bar.

Additionally, you’ll find a beautifully maintained outdoor swimming area, business resources, and conference venues capable of accommodating up to 250 attendees.

It comes after an iconic star from the smash hit movie tragically died in December.

In a tragic turn of events, the massive, 700-kilogram crocodile character, standing at 5.1 meters tall, who shared the screen with Paul Hogan in that hilarious adventure movie, passed away while being kept in care in Darwin.

He was thought to have been over 90 years old. 

At Crocosaurus Cove, a place that houses both crocodiles and other reptiles, as well as an aquarium, they announced the passing of Burt, who had been in their care since 2008.

On their Facebook page, they shared the heartfelt news: ‘Burt, the legendary saltwater crocodile known from the beloved Australian film Crocodile Dundee, has sadly passed away.’

Burt quietly left us during the weekend at the age that’s thought to be more than ninety. His departure signifies the conclusion of a truly remarkable period in our lives.

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2025-03-28 09:48

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