Bullo River Station
"The whole idea with Bullo is to consider both cattle and conservation and not to degrade the country, to look after it, to make it better than it was, to have more biodiversity than when you found it.” Julian Burt, Co-Founder.
Bullo River Station is a privately owned authentic working cattle station and homestead covering 402,000 acres of the Northern Territory. 800kms southwest of Darwin Bullo appeals to the adventurous. Blessed with a pristine landscape, carved with gorges and decorated with waterfalls make Bullo River Station one of the most breathtakingly beautiful cattle stations in Australia.
The station, although easily accessed by light aircraft, is incredibly remote, with the front gate of the property being 50kms from the homestead and the nearest neighbours a 3-hour drive away!
Encircled by the coffee coloured waters of the Victoria River and rugged hills inscribed with Aboriginal rock art, this vast property is not only home to around 3,500 Brahman-cross cattle, but also a stunning variety of local fauna species including wallabies, dingoes, wild buffalo, a myriad of native and migratory birds, fish and the omnipresent crocodiles.
12 guest rooms are generous and comfortable, styled to provide an inviting sanctuary, perfect after a day on the station. Each room opens out onto the shady lawns and is cool and comfortable, with a king or twin-beds, air-conditioning and modern ensuite. In the comfortable communal area guests can help themselves to freshly baked goodies, and enjoy a drink with fellow travellers. The pool sits under a line of palms, a beautiful spot to enjoy a lazy moment or two.
With a dedicated guide for each guest group daily activities are tailored to each individual depending on what you feel like. Choose a day filled with dust, sweat and the exhilaration of station life. Or spend the day exploring stunning landscapes, waterfalls, natural swimming pools in remote waterholes, barramundi fishing and discovering Aboriginal rock art and wildlife. There are plenty of great spots for picnics, and you can even take a helicopter flight to find your own private piece of wilderness.
Daily dinners are informal and served on the veranda. The menu showcases two exceptional products of the property, fresh barramundi (a ferociously fighting game fish that has perhaps been caught by guests that day), and organic beef. Whilst private dining is possible, guests are encouraged to share their day’s stories around a communal dining table. A special experience is to dine under the stars with a dinner that pays tribute to the stockmen of old.
Closed for the wet season between October and March due to the high temperatures of 40+ degrees and high humidity, the remaining months bring their own charm and reasons to visit. Children of 10 years and over are welcome.
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