5 nights in the Top End at Bullo River Station & Bamurru Plains. From AUD$6,445 per person

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1 Station Country & Wild Bush Luxury 5 nights in the Top End at Bullo River Station & Bamurru Plains. From AUD$6,445 per person 5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS FOR TRAVEL 1st May - 31st October 2013 Summary Itinerary Day One Day Four Day Six Fly by charter flight from Darwin to Bullo River 3 nights at Bullo River Station - guest room Fly by charter flight from Bullo River to Bamurru Plains Transferred to camp 2 nights at Bamurru Plains - Safari Bungalow Return to Darwin by charter flight

2 Itinerary Costing AUD$6,445 per person based on two people travelling in twin or double accommodation Itinerary Includes 3 nights Bullo River Station inclusive of all meals, beer & wine with meals, all activities on the property 2 nights Bamurru Plains - all meals, drinks from the bar and all scheduled activities Charter flights - Darwin / Bullo River / Bamurru Plains / Darwin Includes 10% GST Exclusions Scheduled domestic & international flights Comprehensive travel insurance Meals & bar unless specified Laundry, gratuities & items of a personal nature Optional touring from Bamurru Plains such as day trip to Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land and scenic helicopter flights. Bamurru Plains surcharges the use of air conditioning for environmental reasons. Air conditioning is not included in the package.

3 Day 1 : fly Darwin to Bullo River Station for 3 nights Depart Darwin Airport for your 90 minute flight to Bullo River Station 3 nights, Bullo River Station inclusive of meals, wine and beer with meals and station activities Stay as guests of Franz & Marlee Ranacher on a truly remote outback station. Bullo s nearest neighbour is over 2 hours drive away, and the station encompasses half a million acres with 8,000 head of cattle. So remote is this region that there are waterholes and aboriginal art galleries that have remained unseen and untouched for hundreds of years. Each of the 12 guest rooms has an en suite bathroom. Meals are enjoyed in the dining room, al fresco on the terrace or you are welcome to join the station hands and family in the kitchen. You are encouraged to make yourself at home in the large living rooms of the homestead and there is a small swimming pool for those hot afternoons.

4 Day 2 & 3 : at Bullo River Station Your hosts, Franz and Marlee will plan your stay to suit your interests you might wish to include cattle station touring, Aboriginal rock art viewing, horse riding, gorge cruises, wildlife spotting, fishing for Barramundi and picnics at remote freshwater swimming holes. The adventurous may even wish to take a swag and camp out by a remote swimming hole - The Cascades, only accessed by chopper, is our favourite spot for overnight camping! Day 4 : fly from Bullo River to Bamurru Plains for 2 nights Depart from the Airstrip by charter flight from Bullo to Bamurru Plains, a flight of a little over 90 minutes Arrival transfer from Bamurru s Airstrip to the Lodge will take about 15 minutes Your 2 night stay is inclusive of airstrip transfers all meals, beverages and activities Bamurru Plains is an exclusive safari camp built on the edge of the Mary River floodplains only a short distance from Kakadu National Park in the Top End of Australia. Guest accommodation is in three spacious and cool safari bungalows, each with an en suite bathroom and a private deck overlooking the surrounding wilderness. The lounge area is the perfect place to relax, with a well stocked library offering a collection of reference books. Likewise, the bar is well stocked, and at anytime of the day you may help yourself to a cold

5 drink. Bamurru s chef prepares delicious meals which are shared around the dining table with your fellow travellers, hosts and guides. Lunch is often served on the deck, perhaps a BBQ, cooked as you cool off in the swimming pool after a morning s wildlife viewing. This area is known for its wildlife and wallabies, dingoes, brumbies, buffalo and goannas all make regular appearances, however it is the prolific birdlife that makes this area a unique nature attraction. Day 5 : at Bamurru Plains This area is known for its wildlife and wallabies, dingoes, brumbies, buffalo and goannas all make regular appearances, however it is the prolific birdlife that makes this area a unique nature attraction. A typical day at Bamurru may begin with an early morning coffee and muffin being delivered to your room as the sun rises. Climb aboard the airboats for an excursion across the flood plains, spotting crocodiles and startling the Magpie Geese into flight. Stopping in a quiet lagoon, shaded by paperbark trees and surrounded by lilies enjoy morning tea before returning to camp as the sun heats the day. Now there is time for a siesta, a swim, to read a book or quiz your guide for more information on this remarkable place. Lunch is followed by an afternoon activity, perhaps a guided walk or a gentle cruise down the Sampan River, spotting crocodiles sunning themselves on the mud flats. Return to the camp in the evening and share dinner with your fellow travellers, guides and hosts. In addition to the included activities Bamurru Plains can arrange scenic helicopter flights, specialist fishing guides and day trips to Kakadu National Park and Aboriginal Arnhem Land (these are at additional cost).

6 Day 6 : safari ends Transfer to Bamurru Plains' Airstrip for your charter flight to Darwin.