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West of Kakadu National Park | Mary River, Mary River National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
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Bamurru Plains
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Western Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

If you like riding around flood plains on airboats, ogling prolific bird life, seeking out secretive crocodiles, floating noiselessly on still billabongs, sleeping in luxury tented cabins and enjoying gourmet meals, then 'Wild Bush Luxury' at Bamurru Plains is for you. An extraordinary place with fantastic staff, we enjoyed 3 of the most unique days of our lives here. Highly... More

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SineadR79
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed here during our honeymoon it was an awesome experience. We were there on the last week of the season, there was a lot of bird life waiting for the wet season and the flood plains to expand. We enjoyed daily trips on the boat and a few opportunities to explore remote areas with a helicopter. I recommend staying... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

There are holidays. And then, there are experiences. Bamurru Plains is both. We've been travelling now for 5 weeks in Aus. We've stayed at a variety of places, seen a lot of things. Its at Bamurru Plains that I had the moment in the entire trip when I thought - "This. Is. It". The service is understated yet excellent. The... More

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San Diego, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

Let me start by saying that we enjoyed ourselves. The staff and the guides are warm and friendly. The food was delicious. Since this is a place where venues are rated in an honest forum of experiences, please indulge me, and take this as my opinion. You will note how others rave, so take my review with a grain of... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

As an Aussie who has heard about the Top End for years I thought I knew what to expect but I got so much more than I ever dreamed. Wall to wall birds, wallabies, buffalo and more with the most knowledgeable guides on 4WD , airboats and helicopters topped off with cuisine to rival the top hatted restaurants in the... More

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Calgary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

We have just returned from 3 weeks in Australia, during which we spent three nights at Bamurru. The three nights were the highlight. The setting is beautiful. filled with wallabies, water buffalo, and birds of every description. Our 9 and 11 year olds enjoyed checking off their sitings of birds and wildlife in the checklists located in every room. They... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

Just returned from two nights at Bamurru, and loved every minute of it. They really do "bush luxury" to the fullest, as nothing was overlooked. The true luxury of the place was the absolute direct access to wildlife without sacrificing creature comforts. The cabins' clever screens all the way around made it very easy to see the wildlife strolling by... More

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sydney
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

What a lovely way to experience the outback of Australia. The accommodation is rustic but so in keeping with the surroundings. Wildlife abound and thereforemost areas of the place are accessible only by 4WD. The staff were full of information and attentive, the pool, communal areas and food was great as was the selection of help-yourself-drinks. The airboat trips through... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

Bamurru Plains was the final night of our 5 day tour with Lord's Arnhemland safari. My goodness if we had known what we were in for we would have added some extra days! The views are beautiful, sunsets glorious against a backdrop of palms, floodplains, wallabies and buffalo. The accomodation was unlike any I have experienced. Think African Safari cabins... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

A great experience flying in and out of the camp. All the staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgable and really made the adventure.The rooms and food were excellent. I suppose anyone who has been on a safari in Africa would be disappointed by the lack of variety in animals -we saw thousands of buffalo but only 2 crocs- but the... More

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Address: West of Kakadu National Park | Mary River, Mary River National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Region: Australia > Northern Territory > Top End > Mary River National Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 Speciality lodging in Mary River National Park
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
In the midst of the savannah bush on the edge of the Mary River floodplains, Australia’s answer to the Okavango delta, Bamurru Plains’ is the setting for a wilderness experience like no other. With just nine safari suites, each blending seamlessly with the surrounding bush and with a focus on the key luxury comforts, a supremely comfortable bed, innovative Australian cuisine and premium wines (no TVs, minibars or telephones to distract from the wildlife outside), Bamurru deliberately tries not to be a typical luxury hotel room in the bush. The floodplains and savannah woodland offer one of Australia’s richest wildlife experiences: tens of thousands of Magpie Geese mingle with Whistling Kites, egrets, herons and buffalo on the floodplain, while Blue-winged Kookaburras, parrots, cockatoos and Agile Wallabies inhabit the fringing woodlands. Bamurru’s team of passionate field guides offer a variety of activities, including exhilarating airboat trips on the floodplains, cruises on the Sampan River to spot crocodiles, four-wheel drive safaris, scenic flights over the floodplains and coastline. We can also arrange tours to the rock art galleries of Arnhem Land or guided fishing trips. In the evening, sit back with a sundowner drink and canapés and enjoy the soft ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ touches that are the Bamurru trademark. There is also an open bar, a small swimming pool and nature reference library. Bamurru Plains, its facilities and 300 km² of country are exclusively for the use of its guests, so you can be assured of a quiet, privileged outback experience. Bamurru Plains is a member of the Luxury Lodges of Australia ... more   less 
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