Bamurru Plains

Bamurru Plains is an extraordinary bush experience on the edge of Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory.  The coastal floodplains of northern Australia are home to prolific bird and wildlife (Australia's answer to the Okavango Delta) whilst Kakadu and Arnhem Land are the heartland of the country’s indigenous culture.

This ecologically sensitive luxury camp focuses on environmental sustainability and key luxury standards offering the highest levels of comfort.

The nine room camp exudes ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ ensuring that guests are introduced to the sights and sounds of this spectacular environment in style and exclusivity. Each suites blends seamlessly with the surrounding bush, 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). It is the soft touches that surprise in this remote bush location and the understated luxury is very much in tune with the environment.

Bamurru’s team of passionate field guides offer a variety of activities form the camp, including exhilarating airboat trips on the floodplains, cruises on the Sampan River (April to October) to spot crocodiles, fishing trips, four-wheel drive safaris, scenic helicopter flights over the floodplains and coastline, and tours to the rock art galleries of Arnhem Land.

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.

In the evening, guests 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 - a quiet, privileged outback experience.

“An utterly remote, stunningly crafted wilderness lodge, Bamurru is... African-style bush luxury.  Built on stilts over the wetlands, Bamurru is state-of-the-art rustic with staff who can morph from Jeeves into Crocodile Dundee.“ Tatler

Stay

Each of the nine en suite safari bungalows is designed to expose guests to the sights and sounds of the bush around them and ceiling to floor screening allows guests to look out across the floodplains at sunrise from the comfort of their bed.  As such there is no mini bar, TV, telephone or other electronic appliances to distract from the wilderness experience outside of the room.

Each room has powerpoints for recharging cameras, laptops etc.  Binoculars, torch, bird and plant reference books are provided.

Linen is 100% organic cotton with 500 threadcount.  Each guests has a choice of three pillows.
Each bathroom has a high pressure shower with solar hot water.

Three bungalows have bi-fold doors to allow the room to be air conditioned, however, this does seal the room from the sounds of the surrounding bush.

Three rooms can be air conditioned.  These 3 rooms also have extended verandahs that allow additional swag bedding for one adult or two children.  The remaining six have overhead fans and mesh screen walls that allow the coastal breezes to cool them.
Five rooms have twin bed configurations with king singles, with joinable bed frames.
Four rooms have king beds.

Rates include meals, beverages and all guided activities on the property.
The camp is not suitable for children under the age of 8 years.
Rates do not include transfers or day trips to Kakadu.
There is a $100 air conditioning surcharge per room per night.

Rates include a donation to the Australian Wildlife Conservancy for every bednight sold.

Season: The camp is open from 1st February to 31st October.

Experience

On the edge of the Timor and Arafura Seas and closer to the islands of Indonesia than much of Australia, the ‘Top End’ is a region of climatic extremes, of spectacular storm skies and an annual cycle of environmental rebirth.

Each year the freshwater swamps are replenished by the flood waters that emanate from the escarpment country of Arnhem Land.  The big rivers swell and break their banks, the water and the crocodiles spread across the plains; Barramundi move from the mangroves to the creeks and water lilies flower, covering the billabongs with a carpet of colour.  As the year progresses the waters retreat and the vast plains come into view once again, the grasses mellow to gold and the red dust contrasts with the brilliant blue of the sky.

A short distance away, the ancient ravines and escarpments of Arnhem Land are the stronghold of Australia’s indigenous culture.  Rock art galleries record 50,000 years of Aboriginal occupation and reveal a depth of history and culture often hidden in modern Australia.

A scenic flight over Kakadu and the escarpment in the early months of the year is an awe inspiring experience as the waterfalls cascade from the plateau into the floodplains below.

Built amongst the fringing woodland on the edge of the Mary River floodplain, Bamurru Plains is the perfect spot from which to explore this country.  The day breaks to the tune of thousands of Magpie Geese, the whistling of the kites and the thumping of Agile Wallabies hopping by your bungalow.

Skimming across the floodplains on an airboat is one of the best ways to see the birdlife that congregates here. On guided walks and drives search for brumbies, buffalo, dingos and wallabies or pause to look at an intriguing reptile or insect.

The ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ concept brings a uniquely Australian style to your stay – a ‘down to earth’ yet attentive level of service; an appreciation of the finer details; and above all a team of hosts and guides who are passionate about the area and its wildlife.

Along with this, we are immensely aware of our dependence on the environment and we make a firm commitment to the principles of sustainability and conservation.

Through interactive guiding and personalised hosting we aim to provide guests with an innovative natural experience that inspires a greater awareness of Australia’s unique and specialised environment.