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Bamurru Plains
Top End, Australia · Independent · High Luxury
A Wild Bush Luxury camp on Swim Creek Station's 300-square-kilometre working buffalo-and-cattle spread in the Northern Territory's Mary River wetlands, Bamurru Plains opened in 2006 on a former hunting lodge with just three safari bungalows. It now caps at 26 guests across twelve lodgings, including the 2015 Kingfisher Suite and 2023 Jabiru Retreat, and is celebrated for airboat safaris across the floodplains.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 2006
- Neighborhood: Point Stuart
- Rooms from 334 sq ft (31 m²)
About Bamurru Plains
- The camp sits near Point Stuart in the Northern Territory, on the Mary River floodplains of Australia's Top End.
- Ten safari bungalows plus the Kingfisher Suite (2015) and Jabiru Retreat (2023) bring the house to twelve lodgings for 26 guests.
- Entry-level rooms start at 334 sq ft (31 m²).
History
Bamurru Plains is a safari-style wilderness lodge on Swim Creek Station, a working buffalo-and-cattle property of some 300 square kilometres on the Mary River floodplains in Australia's Top End, near Point Stuart in the Northern Territory. It opened in 2006 with three safari bungalows on the site of a former hunting lodge.
Developed by Wild Bush Luxury, the camp has grown to twelve accommodations—ten safari bungalows plus the Kingfisher Suite (added 2015) and the Jabiru Retreat (added 2023)—hosting a maximum of 26 guests. The lodge is celebrated for airboat safaris across the wetlands and for its 'wild bush luxury' ethos.
Restaurants and bars
- The Bamurru Lodge (main lodge communal dining) — Restaurant · Chef On-site chef (unnamed)
Experiences
- Wild Bush Luxury safari program — Twice-daily guided safari-style experiences, which may include airboat, croc-spotting cruises and open-top game drives.
- Airboat safari across the floodplain — Airboat trips across the floodplain, subject to water levels.
- Croc-spotting river cruise — River cruise looking for large saltwater crocodiles.
- 4WD safari in open-top vehicle — Open-top 4WD game drive on safari.
- Private safaris — Private safaris available at additional cost, recommended for serious birders and photographers.
- Fishing with Point Stuart Lodge — Private fishing adventures with expert guides via fishing partner Point Stuart Lodge; best fishing March to April.
Amenities
- Pool
- All-inclusive
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