Bamurru Plains — Hotel in Point Stuart

I recently had an unforgettable 3-night stay at Bamurru Plains Wetlands Lodge, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Nestled deep in the wilderness, this lodge offers a unique blend of luxury and adventure. The meals are nothing short of sensational, with each dish showcasing the finest local ingredients and expertly prepared by talented chefs. The staff are fantastic, always going above and beyond to ensure every guest feels welcome and cared for.

The scenery is awe-inspiring, with breathtaking views at every turn. Waking up to the sight of wallabies hopping and water buffalo grazing on the floodplain right outside your room is an experience like no other. The airboat tours each morning were undoubtedly the highlight of our stay. Skimming across the water, surrounded by an abundance of wildlife, was exhilarating and provided unforgettable memories.

Bamurru Plains is truly an oasis in the Northern Territory's top end. The sheer abundance of wildlife in their natural habitat is both exhilarating and awe-inspiring. The passion and knowledge of the guides and hosts enhance the experience, as they share their insights and stories about the local environment and its inhabitants.

Whether you choose to relax by the pool or explore the plains through one of the many optional tours, every moment at Bamurru Plains is a delight. The delicious, chef-prepared meals are the perfect way to cap off a day of adventure. I thoroughly recommend this bucket list adventure to anyone seeking a unique and unforgettable getaway. The combination of stunning natural beauty, exceptional service, and luxurious accommodations makes Bamurru Plains a must-visit destination.

I would also like to extend a special thank you to the staff who made our stay truly unforgettable. From the very beginning, we were welcomed by guide Jon, whose enthusiasm for the lodge is infectious. It is evident how much effort he puts into ensuring each guest has a wonderful experience. Sam and Corey led our safari and airboat excursions, showcasing everything the lodge has to offer.

A big thank you to Liam and Tiffani, the chefs who prepared wonderful breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. They thoughtfully accommodated my request for a vegetarian menu, and every meal was on par with a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Additionally, thanks to general manager Jo and lodge supervisor Matt, whose diligent work ensured that any issue was resolved promptly. These were the most memorable holidays, and I write this review with pride and gratitude as someone who has traveled to every country in the...

We went for 2 nights and arrived by charter plane. This is a very expensive place to visit and we expected more. The airboat safari and the drives were interesting however the current management is not at a level that matches the cost. We were told to move our flight back from 1 PM to 11:30 on our last day which made us miss the only thing to do on the property, the airboat tour. We had absolutely nothing to do but watch the staff wash the floor in the lodge. The pool, although beautiful is too cold to swim in. ||Positives: Kory the safari guide was extremely friendly and informative on birding. Our Air Conditioned Cabin was next to lodge so very handy and well made, no holes in screens. The lodge was screened and comfortable. Drinks, nice wine, good hard alcohol options, good non alcoholic drink options. Good cold water supplied. Loads of birds and wildlife. Nice setting. Cold wash clothes on return to camp. Mar the staff member who handles ordering drinks and showing to room. Family dining room in lodge is comfortable and open to socializing. ||Negatives: Management, the food! worst food we have ever had in a exclusive remote camp, very crabby chef and no options at all only give you one lunch and one dinner, no appetizers served in lodge before dinner, limited snack options. Pool not heated, swimmable but only for short time, biting ants at pool sofas. Strong dead animal smell as leaving the camp on driving tour in the afternoon. Many of the cabins are not Air Conditioned which in this part of the world is hard to understand. No river cruise as boat is broken. condition of the tour vehicals are very dated. Owners dont show respect for guests as proven by driving in front of our open tour jeep kicking up loads of dust while traveling in a closed SUV. Water Buffalo are live shipped to Asia for human consumption, better to process them in Darwin and ship, live shipping crowded animals is uncaring for these gentle beasts, must be very stressful for them. ||Will not recommend going...

It is highly questionable that this lodge is included in the Luxury lodges of Australia. There are 12 rooms. Only three of those rooms have Airconditioning. If you are going to travel here, I would absolutely recommend that you get an air-conditioned lodge.

The lodges do not have a fridge, they do not have light, they are incredibly basic, and cleaning is not done every day.

The meal situation is a group dining experience. When we arrived, we were told that they no longer cooked hot breakfasts. Breakfast buffet was a series of cereals and breads.

The activities they had Were much different to the activities described in their advertising. Their staff were incredibly tired and lack Luster. The adventures we went on, were not exciting in any way.

There is no Wi-Fi or phone numbers, so if you do decide you want to do an extra activity, you are unable to organise this.

There is no bottled water available at all. Having difficulty with drinking the water I had to boil kettles in the main kitchen and store water in the chefs fridge to cool it down.

There is also no kettle available in your room.

Though I am sure there could be many ways to improve their activities, Unfortunately these were not available at the time we went. We travelled end of September beginning October. I would not recommend this luxury lodge to anyone who has travelled and experienced any of the other luxury lodges.

Requirements were difficult to manage, as the chef did not cater to those.

I wouldn’t recommend this holiday to anyone who wanted to experience the...