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 (ranch) from the classic mould - half a million acres of grassy plains with 8000 Brahman-cross cattle and many more 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.
Situated in the top north-western corner of the Northern Territory in what is referred to as the East Kimberley, there is no place better to experience a quintessential Australian Outback Station.
For anyone who wants to learn some real Aussie bushcraft, from cracking a bullwhip to roping cattle aboard a bull catcher, owners Marlee and Franz Ranacher and their team of guides are the experts to show you.
There are many other activities to enjoy on the property including fishing for Barramundi, tours of Aboriginal art sites, a cruise down the Gorge by boat, 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.
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 and witness the boabs around the homestead become dark silhouettes and know that you have just experienced a truly magical part of Australia.
The Bullo River experience is an all-inclusive one in that all of the activities offered (excluding helicopter) are tailor-made each day to suit the guest's wishes.
Activities include:
- Guided 4WD tours of the property
- Cruising the beautiful Bullo River Gorge
- Exploring Aboriginal rock art sites
- Fishing for Barramundi or other river species
- Cattle related activities: experience an authentic cattle muster or wild bull catching and other station activities
- Quad bike tours
- Helicopter tours (additional cost).
For all activities guests are broken down into smaller groups to better experience them.
Property Details
Number of Rooms:
12
Capacity:
24
Catering Available
All meals are included in the nightly rate and can be described as 'country-style cooking'. Highlighted by freshly-caught fish (barramundi) or station-raised organic prime beef, fresh fruit and vegetables and home grown herbs. Also fresh bread, cakes and biscuits fill picnic baskets for guests out and about on the property.
Meeting Capacity:
24
Venue Details
Meeting Rooms:
1