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The four star Bamurru Plains is located in Swim Creek Station, a coastal buffalo pastoral property near Point Stuart in the Mary River Region, ten kilometres from the Kakadu western boundary. Bamurru Plains’ attraction lies in the birdlife and wildlife of the surrounding floodplains and savannah woodland, without having to compromise on comfort. The property has a helicopter based at the lodge allowing guests the opportunity to take a scenic flight over the spectacular floodplains and coastline of Northern Australia (extra charge applies).
The property features nine Safari Suites built amongst the pandanus vegetation on the edge of the wetlands. Each of the suites has bi-fold doors which open from the bedroom onto the screened balcony with views towards the floodplains. The en-suite bathroom wraps around one side and rear of each safari suite. The suites are available in twin and king double configurations and extra bedding is available in the form of a deluxe swag. Please note that Bamurru Plains is a camp and Safari Suites do not have televisions, CD players, mini-bars, telephones or internet access.
Your host will provide wholesome and innovative meals in the lodge building. Please note the property is closed each year from November/December until the end of January.
Bamurru Plains catered brilliantly for
We arrived in the dark and when we first entered the hut, I thought, “what have we come to?” as it seemed like a windowless quite austere unit in the dark. This feeling was exacerbated by the odd noises heard throughout the night, as if there was something actually in the hut with us. It was quite unnerving. I did get some sleep and was awoken by the cookaburras just before dawn. Then with dawn came the most amazing sight. The walls (apart from the corrugated iron bathroom at the back) were not opaque but made of some kind of transparent gauze-type material so we could see out to the trees& water buffalo on the floodplain. It was magic. It also explained why the animal noises & scurryings, which had seemed to be inside, were actually outside. These were probably the wallabies bumping into the hut walls.
That morning, our group was taken on a 4WD safari & nature ride with
A 3 night stay does give the opportunity to relax a while in idyllic surroundings away from everything, although the birds (sulphur crested cockatoos & also corellas) could be very noisy! We were the only guests that third night & in the morning the manager
The food was excellent & they made every effort to accommodate our restrictions. Service was also very good. I even got used to groping my way back to the hut in the dark after dinner by torchlight. Certainly a memorable experience & to be recommended.
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