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Bullo River Station
Timber Creek, Northern Territory, Australia · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Bullo River Station is a 400,000-acre working cattle property at the confluence of the Bullo and Victoria rivers in the Northern Territory East Kimberley, 800 kilometres southwest of Darwin and 200 kilometres east of Kununurra. Sara Henderson made the station famous with From Strength to Strength; Julian and Alexandra Burt now run it with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. The homestead is closed for a Sibella Court-led rebuild through the 2026 season, due to reopen in May 2027.
- 12 rooms
- Neighborhood: East Kimberley
About Bullo River Station
- The station covers 400,000 acres of privately owned land on Miriwoong and Gajirrawoong Country near the Western Australian border, in the Northern Territory.
- Sara Henderson chronicled running Bullo after 1986 in From Strength to Strength and was named Business Woman of the Year in 1991.
- A Sibella Court interiors rebuild keeps the homestead closed for the 2026 season, with a May 2027 reopening announced by Luxury Lodges of Australia.
Experiences
- Helicopter flights — Flights along winding gorges over grass plains with cattle and wild buffalo, landing near remote waterholes or private waterfalls.
- Marlee's Bath — A safe waterhole for a cooling dip, equipped with a long-drop and campfire; the perfect spot for lunch.
- Star gazing — Minimal light pollution allows viewing of the Milky Way; torches not required.
- Birds & wildlife — Home to around 200 bird species; cool mornings and evenings are best for spotting birds and animals.
- Aboriginal rock art — Art sites across the station's landscape, created by Miriuwung-Gajerrong ancestors.
- Fishing for barramundi — Rods provided; catch-and-release policy; barramundi fishing at great spots.
Amenities
- King-size bed
- Natural fibres throughout the rooms and ensuites
- Hideaway box for your phone
- Wifi
- Laundry service
- Air-conditioning or open windows
- Outdoor terrace
- Communal area with freshly-baked goodies, drinks and water bottle refills
- All-inclusive stay; all food and drinks provided
- Rooms serviced daily
- Helicopter flights
- Fishing
- Cattle muster
- Guided station activities
- Transfers from Kununurra based on availability
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