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NT | The Untamed Top End
 Luxury in the bush at Bamurru Plains |
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6 days / 5 nights
| Location | Nights |
| Darwin | 1 |
| Arnhemland | 2 |
| Mary River | 2 |
DAY 1 Darwin
Arrive in Darwin where a private car awaits to whisk you off to your exclusive residential Villa in serene tropical surroundings. Moonshadow Villas is tucked away in a rainforest setting complete with waterfall pools, coconut wood floors, ceiling fans and full air-conditioning. Your personal taste is catered for at Moonshadow with your preferred wine and magazine selection laid out for you. Settle in briefly before joining your chauffeur for a private half-day tour of Darwin. Visit the spectacular Botanical Gardens, the Darwin Museum which houses an extensive collection of Aboriginal artefacts and natural history specimens, and see the fascinating mix of architecture which emerged after the devastation of Cyclone Tracy in 1974.
Moonshadow Villas, VIP Rainforest Villa
DAY 2 Darwin – Arnhem Land
Today take a private charter flight to Mt. Borradaile in the heart of Arnhem Land, the largest Aboriginal reserve in Australia. It is situated on an exclusive lease of 700 square kilometres of pristine wilderness: here you will experience a part of Australia discovered by few. Take a swim in rock pools atop the escarpment (seasonal) and, after lunch, spend the early afternoon in cool rock overhangs near the camp. Later, visit a billabong for a sunset cruise to observe the amazing bird-life and crocodiles. The sunset’s blaze of colour reflecting golden orange on the Mount Borradaile floodplain heralds the return to camp for a shower, dinner and the friendly buzz of conversation. Accommodation at Davidson’s is of a basic nature, but the quality of the experience in this remote destination will be your prime focus (B,L,D).
Davidson’s Safari Camp, Cabin with Ensuite
DAY 3 Arnhem Land
Spend the morning exploring the region with your naturalist guide visiting 55,000-year-old Aboriginal rock art and occupation sites, and gaining an understanding of their cultural and historical significance. Learn about traditional food and medicines during a walk in the bush. This afternoon is free for you to swim in the billabong, perhaps go fishing for the elusive Barramundi, or simply soak up the magnificent country (B,L,D).
Davidson’s Safari Camp, Cabin with Ensuite
DAY 4 Arnhem Land – Bamurru Plains
Take a guided morning walk with time to swim or fish. After lunch, fly by private charter to Bamurru Plains. Situated just west of Kakadu National Park, Bamurru Plains is an exclusive bush camp bringing luxury and style to a remote and beautiful wilderness region. This is an extraordinary experience on the coastal floodplains of the Mary River delta. Just nine safari-style bungalows are set amongst the savannah bush fringing the floodplains. Each has supremely comfortable double or twin beds, hardwood floors and full ensuite facilities. With no telephones, TVs, CD players or the typical features of a hotel room to distract you, your focus turns to the surrounding environment. Touring at Bamurru is structured for a maximum of 6 guests per guide at any one time. Your guide’s knowledge of the area brings the experience alive. Meals in the lodge building are wholesome and innovative with a hint of native produce in many dishes (B,L,D).
Bamurru Plains, Safari Suite
DAY 5 Design your day Bamurru Plains
Today is at leisure to relax or participate in the daily activities at Bamurru Plains: cruise on the Sampan River; go on a wildlife drive; enjoy a guided bush walk or venture on a wetland airboat trip – utterly exhilarating. The Mary River catchment is home to some 236 species of birds, many of which are found at Bamurru Plains. A feature of this particular property is its variety of habitats, with black soil floodplains, paperbark swamps, savannah woodland, river mangroves and coastal beaches supporting an extraordinary diversity of birdlife. Whilst at Bamurru, all meals and beverages (including alcohol) and private guided activities are included for your enjoyment (B,L,D).
Bamurru Plains, Safari Suite
DAY 6 Bamurru Plains - Darwin
This morning transfer by 4WD to Darwin Airport for your flight* home (B).
(*Flight not included)
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Mindil Beach Market in Darwin
Start your holiday on a Thursday or Sunday to take advantage of the award winning sunset Mindil Beach Markets in Darwin. The vibrant community focused market is on Thursdays from 5pm – 10pm and Sundays from 4pm – 9pm between May and October. Stroll through the coconut palms along the beach browsing around 260 stalls offering aboriginal artworks, crafts, clothing, jewellery, massage, tarot readings and eateries. Children are catered for with activities such as a jumping castle, roving performers, face painting and a bucking bull.
Bamurru Plains
Bamurru Plains is situated on Swim Creek Station, a 75,000-acre property that was established following the subdivision of a large government-run station 24 years ago. The current owners, the Fisher family, now run approximately 4,500 head of buffalo primarily for export to Indonesia, with some domestic distribution. For 180 years buffalo have lived in the wild in the Northern Territory and have been hunted for hides and pet meat. More recently, buffalo are being appropriately farmed and the Northern Territory is producing high quality buff (buffalo meat).
