Description
This remote and beautiful wilderness region has no other accommodation like the exclusive Bamurru Plains. The focus of your stay here is on the environment around you that the wildlife and birdlife here call home. The safari suites have all been designed to blend into the environment and maximise the potential to see and hear the natural wonders of the bush - TVs, telephones and CD players are not found here - the key creature comforts of comfortable beds, good quality sheets, fluffy large towels, hot showers and plenty of space are what are important.
With just nine freestanding safari suites raised on timber platforms stand overlooking the floodplains and surrounding bush area, the camp is exclusive and you will have the place all to yourselves. The accommodation is similar to the luxury safari camps in Africa, all with en-suite bathrooms and much of it open so that you have maximum viewing potential.
Excellent food and wine add to the ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ experience. Evenings tend to start with 'sundowners' and canapés, and meals in the lodge tend to be communal with guests sharing stories about their day while enjoying wholesome and innovative cuisine. Your hosts and guides will be integral to your stay here and you will receive personal attention only possible in a lodge with so few guests - it is their knowledge and experience that bring the place alive.
Whether bush walking, cruising the river or taking a 4 wheel drive safari, you will see wallabies, dingos, crocodiles, buffalo and wild pigs along with fantastic bird life. Fishing, whether for Barramundi in the river or for larger game is second to none here and you can also visit Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land for more stunning landscapes and important aboriginal heritage sites.
Accommodation
There are nine safari suites on raised wooden platforms at Bamurru Plains. Three of the safari suites have air-conditioning. Each is simple and stylish in design yet great attention to detail has been paid to comfort and all of the suites have comfortable king size beds with 100% organic cotton linen, en-suite bathrooms with high pressure showers and large soft bath towels. Each suite has a covered seating area where you can escape from the sun, curl up with a book or watch the wildlife.
Childcare
Bamurru Plains welcomes children over the age of 8 years. However, there are no specific facilities for them. But due to the personal attention given at the camp, your guide can tailor your excursions in order to suit all of the family.
Facilities
Meals and drinks are enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere at the central timber and bamboo lodge and are a communal affair with guests dining al fresco around three large timber tables. You can also dine in your suite if you would like some privacy. Bamurru has an inviting infinity swimming pool for all guests to enjoy as well as a library.
Activities
Activities included in your stay at Bamurru Plains include guided wildlife viewing, fishing, crocodile cruises, bird watching, airboat tours, river cruises and 4WD safaris. Excursions for game fishing, Kakadu day trips and helicopter flights can also be organised.
When to travel
The Northern Territory’s Top End has a very distinct wet season between December and March, and although this can be spectacular in terms of wildlife the build up to the rains can be uncomfortably humid.
Bamurru Plains closes from November through January due to access issues and humidity.
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Location and directions
Mary River Delta, Top End, Australia
Bamurru Plains is located on the edge of the Mary River floodplains just a short distance from the coast and the western boundary of Kakadu National Park.
How to get there
From Darwin it’s a 20-minute flight via light aircraft to the Bamurru Plains airstrip. Flight transfers to Bamurru can also be arranged for guests flying into Cooinda Airport in Kakadu National Park. Alternatively, its a 3-hour drive from Darwin or 2-hour 30-minute drive from Jabiru (Kakadu National Park).
