{"id":666,"date":"2017-03-30T21:59:59","date_gmt":"2017-03-30T21:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/stories\/unique-sleeps-cicada-lodge\/"},"modified":"2022-08-08T23:21:57","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T23:21:57","slug":"cicada-lodge-katherine-gorge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/stories\/cicada-lodge-katherine-gorge\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique Sleeps: Cicada Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><i>Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts.<\/i><span class=\"s1\"><b> <\/b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/Katherine-Hotels-Cicada-Lodge.h7026887.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cicada Lodge<\/a>, Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory<\/i><b> <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Perched on the Katherine River just a stone\u2019s throw from ancient Nitmiluk Gorge, the 100 percent Indigenous-owned Cicada Lodge provides unbounded luxury for visitors to this largely untamed region of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/Northern-Territory.d11171.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=blog.uniquesleeps.cicadalodge.nt.author.expedia_211116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern Territory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Its name derives from the word \u201cNitmiluk\u201d itself, which in the local traditional Jawoyn tongue means \u201cCicada Place\u201d. There are just 18 beautifully appointed rooms \u2013 each with its own balcony overlooking the stunning, primal sandstone landscape \u2013 privacy and seclusion are top of mind at this architect-designed eco lodge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The Indigenous, locally produced artworks adorning the walls are perfectly offset by all the modern comforts you would expect in an award-winning 4-star sanctuary such as Cicada Lodge, including that all-important air-conditioning and decadent outdoor swimming pool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\n<p><img src='https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/blog-img\/10_2016\/12526_156_HT' \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The dining experience at Cicada Lodge, not to mention the outstanding personal service, is exceptional. Borrowing from the best of native Australian produce and contemporary seasonal cuisine, the opportunity to sample dishes unique to the region is one not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Cultural immersion is also on the menu, with fascinating rock art, gorge, river and helicopter tours available, all under the friendly and expert guidance of local custodians of the ancient Jawoyn tradition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Being located right inside Nitmiluk National Park, options for exploring this vast natural landscape are endless. Put the Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Dinner Cruise at the top of your list. The three-hour cruise includes the famous two-gorge cruise but finishes off with a fine dining experience on the gorge as the sun sets \u2013\u00a0complete with white tablecloths and bubbles \u2013 and departs just five minutes&#8217; drive from the lodge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\n<p><img src='https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/blog-img\/10_2016\/12526_153_HT' \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">From adventure swims in hidden waterholes to sunset dinner cruises or simply sipping on a poolside cocktail listening to the pervasive sounds of the bush, a visit to this hidden gem in the outback can be as adventurous or as relaxed as you need it to be.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><i>Expedia compensates authors for their writings appearing on this site, such compensation may include travel and other costs<\/i>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. 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