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Bamurru Plains
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Bamurru Plains
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Fan Cooled Safari Bungalow King/Twin
Fan Cooled Safari Bungalow King/Twin
Sleeps 2
Bamurru Plains operates around these dramatic seasons, open to guest bookings from March to October annually, and closed annually during the peak monsoonal seasons.
Each Bungalow offers king or twin beds.
Spacious and fan-cooled, the safari bungalows are built on stilts amongst the pandanus vegetation on the edge of the wetlands, frequented by a myriad of bird and animal life.
Mesh screens serve as the walls on three sides of each Safari Bungalow, to allow guests an intimate experience with nature, observing the wildlife unguarded.
Included in every stay are shared, daily guided wilderness safaris which may include airboat safaris, open-top safari drives, crocodile spotting river cruises, guided wilderness walks and more. Much like being on safari in Africa, guided activities and an exact itinerary cannot be guaranteed in advance. A varied activity program will be curated and communicated with guests locally to maximise enjoyment according to local conditions and what the wildlife is doing.
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Air-Conditioned Safari Bungalow King/Twin Split
Air-Conditioned Safari Bungalow King/Twin Split
Sleeps 3
Bamurru Plains operates around these dramatic seasons, open to guest bookings from March to October annually, and closed annually during the peak monsoonal seasons.
Each Bungalow offers king-split beds and air-conditioning.
These bungalow can also accommodate 1 child aged 8-17 years, in a deluxe swag (swags not suitable for adults 18+). Swag beds are not included in the price, please contact our friendly reservations team to add this option to your room.
Spacious and cool, the safari bungalows are built on stilts amongst the pandanus vegetation on the edge of the wetlands, frequented by a myriad of bird and animal life.
Mesh screens serve as walls on three sides of each Safari Bungalow, to allow guests an intimate experience with nature, observing the wildlife unguarded.
Included in every stay are shared, daily guided wilderness safaris which may include airboat safaris, open-top safari drives, crocodile spotting river cruises, guided wilderness walks and more. Much like being on safari in Africa, guided activities and an exact itinerary cannot be guaranteed in advance. A varied activity program will be curated and communicated with guests locally to maximise enjoyment according to local conditions and what the wildlife is doing.
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Kingfisher Suite
Kingfisher Suite
Sleeps 5
Our largest safari bungalow is the Kingfisher Suite with expansive floodplain views through Bamurru’s trademark ceiling to floor mesh walls. It really does feel as if you are right amongst it with an intimate sense of connection to the wildlife and wilderness outside.
With 81m2 space in the bedroom alone, the suite features a king size bed, generous lounge area and space to accommodate a family of five in comfort. For honeymooners looking for a sense of privacy, the size of the Kingfisher Suite allows for an intimate in-room candlelit dinner with only the sounds of the bush as company.
The bathroom features twin basins and showers, within a décor of rustic chic timber and recycled corrugated walls, utterly in tune with the environment and pastoral heritage of the area. For maximum exposure (and only the local Agile Wallabies as company) the suite also offers a shower with full ceiling to floor views across the floodplain and surrounding paperbark forests.
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Fan Cooled Safari Bungalow King
Fan Cooled Safari Bungalow King
Sleeps 2
Spacious and cool, each of the nine safari bungalows are built on stilts overlooking the floodplains frequented by a myriad of bird and animal life. Mesh screens serve as your walls on three sides of your Safari Bungalow. Being surrounded by semi-transparent screens provides an experience in which you can hear, see and almost touch the wildlife and wilderness around you. The alarm clock in the morning is the call of Magpie Geese, after whom the camp is named, as the orange light of dawn spreads across the floodplain, all is audible and visible without having to leave your bed! The focus is on a supremely comfortable bed (organic cotton linen, pillow menu) and a spacious ensuite bathroom with high pressure showers. In addition to corrugated iron and lantern lighting, the bungalow décor reflects the region’s earlier indigenous, hunting and pastoral history with buffalo horns, explorer’s maps, Aboriginal art work and fish traps as well as old photos providing a sense of the human heritage of the area. Each room has a cold water thermos, local flora and fauna reading materials and species list. You won’t find a television, CD player, mini bar or even mobile phone reception here – a true escape to your immediate environment. At night, the only sound is the meanderings of marsupials in the foliage and the croak of frogs.
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Jabiru Retreat
Jabiru Retreat
Sleeps 6
Bamurru Plains operates around these dramatic seasons, open to guest bookings from March to October annually, and closed annually during the peak monsoonal seasons.
Jabiru Retreat is Bamurru Plains’ newest accommodation, offering more space and privacy for up to six guests.
Consisting of two 31m2 safari-style bungalows, connected by a walkway that leads to a shaded deck with its own private plunge pool overlooking the floodplains. Mesh screens serve as the walls on three sides of each Safari Bungalow, to allow guests an intimate experience with nature, observing the wildlife unguarded
Each of the two bungalows can accommodate up to two people in king-split, plus one child aged 8-17 years, in a deluxe swag bed on the floor.
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Getting there
Check-in time
From 14:00
Check-out time
Until 11:00
Inspired by the luxury camps of Africa, this 10 room exclusive lodge offers a prolific wildlife experience
with exclusive access to a spectacular 300km² property. Located on the coastal floodplains of the
Mary River close to Kakadu National Park, Bamurru’s emphasis is on exposing you to one of the most
significant ecosystems in Australia. The very design of the ten safari bungalows allows you to watch
the parade of wildlife emerge to feed on the floodplain from the comfort of your bed! The alarm clock in
the morning is the call of Magpie Geese and Whistling Kites and the orange light of dawn spreading
across the floodplain. The décor reflects the region's earlier indigenous, hunting and pastoral history,
with buffalo horns, explorer's maps, Aboriginal art work and fish traps providing guests with a sense of
the human heritage of the area. The focus in the rooms is on a supremely comfortable bed (quality
mattress and linen with a pillow menu) and a spacious ensuite bathroom with high pressure showers.
Each room has a cold water thermos, local flora and fauna reading materials, species lists and
binoculars.An extensive experience program explores the surrounding country away from the lodge, with airboat
trips on the wetlands, river cruises in search of crocodiles, bird watching, bush drives and guided wilderness walks, while ancient rock art and indigenous culture are an easy optional day trip out into Kakadu. ‘The Hide’ provides a secluded way to experience the beauty of Bamurru Plains..
Although accessible by road from Darwin in just three hours, Bamurru is best reached via a scenic
charter flight from Darwin over the twists and turns of the Adelaide River. Those black dots you
thought were pandanus trees are actually moving buffalo (or crocodiles if you’re lucky!).
Outdoor pool (unheated)
Restaurant
Onsite parking (free)
Bar / Lounge
In the air
We are a 40-minute charter flight from Darwin General Aviation Terminal, covering a series of river systems known as ‘Australia’s Okavango’ landing at our private property airstrip. Private charter flights can be arranged with the following suppliers, who have fulfilled the necessary inductions and safety prerequisites: Chartair, Air Frontier and Territory Air. Our field guide will meet the flight and then transfer you to the safari lodge - a journey time of approximately 20 minutes from the airstrip.
Recommended charter flights are according to our check-in and check-out time: Depart Darwin 13:30, arrive Bamurru Plains 14:10 | Depart Bamurru Plains 11:30, arrive Darwin at 12:10. If departing Bamurru earlier than 11:30 on your final day due to onward travel plans, our guides can have you at the airstrip earlier.
On the road
Bamurru Plains is a 3-hour drive from Darwin. The drive from Jabiru in Kakadu National Park will take 2½ hours. Our field guide will meet you at our main gate and escort your vehicle onto the property where it will remain safely parked for the remainder of your stay. Reservations will provide detailed driving directions in your booking confirmation. For guests who are self driving we ask that they arrive at our main gate at 2pm. This will allow one of our field guides to meet them at the gate for transfer to the safari lodge - a journey time of approximately 20 minutes. Please note that there is no public vehicle access to Bamurru Plains.
Private road transfers are available through Grand Touring Darwin, if a hosted experience is preferred. Please check with the selected supplier for pick-up and drop off times in Darwin noting our earliest arrival time of 14:00 to the main gate, and our latest departure time of 11:30 at our main gate.
Please note that lunch is not included on the day of arrival. Bed Types are requests only and may not be honoured at the hotel if availability does not permit.
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