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Day 1 – Darwin to Bullo River Station Bullo River Northern Territory Australia

Make your way to the General Aviation area of Darwin Airport for your private air charter flight to Bullo River Station. This will be on Piper Chieftain Executive twin-engine aircraft (or similar) and luggage must be in soft bags (no Samsonite types) as hard suitcases cannot be easily stowed on small aircraft..

Depart Darwin 0800hrs
Arrive Bullo River Station 0930hrs

Within the Australian context the words ‘cattle station’ conjure a very special image. It involves hot thirsty plains, teeming wildlife, strong bronzed rivers, a vast sky and dusty stock camps where horse and stock skills are very much alive – and Bullo River Station fits like a glove. This is a Top End cattle station from the classic mould – half a million acres of grassy plains with 8500 brahman-cross cattle, wallabies, brown rivers where crocodiles lurk on the muddy banks, rugged hills inscribed with Aboriginal rock art, termite mounds, boab trees, stock horses, wild buffalo – and a few great yarns to tell.

If you are looking for somewhere to experience life, work and play on an Outback cattle station it does not come any better than this.

Situated in the top north-western corner of the Northern Territory in what is referred to as the East Bullo River Fishing

Kimberley, Bullo River Station is not a holiday ranch but rather a working commercial cattle station, complete with horses, muddy four wheel drives, bulldozers, road graders, trucks, a helicopter and plane, stock camps and a colourful crew of ringers or stockmen. This is one of the most fascinating aspects of the property. The station offers a front seat view on the huge range of activities that are associated with the running of an Outback cattle station.

Days 2 to 5 - Bullo River Station
Arise and breathe in the Outback air! Over the next few days you will have the chance to explore this amazing property.

Take in your surroundings and for anyone who wants to learn some real Aussie bushcraft, from cracking a bullwhip to roping cattle aboard a bull catcher – a stripped down Toyota with rubber tyres mounted on the front to deflect horns – hosts Marlee and Franz Ranacher are the experts to show you.

For the novice or fishing enthusiast, Bullo offers the opportunity for some of the best fishing in northern Australia. The Bullo River flows for 75 kilometres exclusively on the property providing the opportunity for both fresh and tidal salt-water fishing. The Bullo River then joins the Victoria River, one of the largest and most remo Bullo River Station

te rivers in Australia and is the property’s eastern boundary. Mighty barramundi, occasionally topping 50 pounds, are found throughout the waterways and it’s the prospect of tangling with these spectacular and hard-fighting fish that consistently draws angling die-hards.

Whilst Bullo is famous for excellent Barramundi fishing there are also other species including Thread Fin Salmon, Jew Fish, Mangrove Jack and Black Bream. Bullo River has two boats to get you to where the fish are biting. Of course you can fish from the riverbank or, for an optional extra, you can travel by helicopter to some of the even more remote fishing spots.

Your guides have many years’ experience on Bullo River and they consistently put clients on to big barra in beautiful surroundings. Fishing by helicopter is an option at Bullo River and although it’s an extra cost, it provides ready access to some of the waterway’s more remote locations. The view of Bullo’s vastness from a chopper is truly breath taking and comes highly recommended.

If you’re into exciting fishing in an untouched piece of Aussie outback, the Bullo River experience is one not be missed.

Bullo River Northern Terriroty Australia

Bullo River Northern Terriroty Australia

There are many other activities to enjoy on the property. Enjoy tours of Aboriginal art sites, cruise down the Gorge by boat while taking in the landscape that is northern Australia. Bushwalks, bird and wildlife watching or travel to scenic vantage spots to perhaps sketch or paint – the choices are plentiful. Picnic lunches are enjoyed by peaceful billabongs or under the shade of the magnificent boab trees. Each activity is tailored to your wishes.

Time in the helicopter will also provide you with access to some very exclusive and breathtaking locations on the property. There are several large freshwater swimming holes and waterfalls high up on the escarpment away from the crocodiles, which can only be accessed by helicopter. Witness the Bullo River, which meanders for over 50 miles through a spectacular valley on the property. The river runs from the lush fresh water of the Bullo Gorge to the mighty saltwater tidal Victoria River. A helicopter ride is a wonderful way to explore parts of the property that are inaccessible by any other means.

In the evenings return to the homestead and help yourself to a glass of wine or hard earned beer - grab a comfortable seat as dusk falls, turning the sky magenta and pink. Witness the baobabs around the homestead become dark silhouettes and know that you have just experienced a truly magical part of Australia. Dine on Barramundi, hopefully one you have caught yourself, or enjoy the taste of free-range, grass fed, prime beef. After dinner stargaze into the clear, dark, pollution free skies and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this true Outback.

Day 6 - Depart Bullo River Station for Darwin
“Its amazing country and it really does capture you” Says Marlee and you will understand what she means as you wake for your final day at Bullo River Station. After a leisurely breakfast depart by private air charter flight from the airstrip at the front of the homestead bound for Darwin. This flight takes approximately 1.5 hours and offers you one last sweep past the homestead, over the mighty Victoria River and on to the Territory’s capital.

Depart Bullo River Station 0900hrs
Arrive Darwin 1030hrs

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Suite 223, Lifestyle Working, 117 Old Pittwater Rd,
Brookvale NSW 2100

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