The 30-minute scenic flight from Darwin is an experience in itself, landing on Bamurru Plains’ private all-weather airstrip. It is our recommended way to access Bamurru Plains for convenience, price and aerial views over the meandering Adelaide River country.
DARWIN TO / FROM BAMURRU PLAINS
Private scenic air transfer. Indicative prices only. Price will be confirmed at time of booking.
Please provide approximate clothed body weights at time for booking for payload & luggage calculations.
DARWIN TO / FROM BAMURRU PLAINS
Private scenic air transfer. Indicative prices only. Price will be confirmed at time of booking.
Please provide approximate clothed body weights at time for booking for payload & luggage calculations.
CONNECTING TIMES
Flights depart from General Avation terminal, about a ten minute walk or short drive from the main terminal.
To Bamurru
– Allow one hour connection time between a commercial domestic flights when connecting by charter flight from Darwin to Bamurru Plains.
– All guests must check-in for their flight to Bamurru Plains 30 minutes prior to departure time.
From Bamurru
– Allow a two hour connecting time between a commercial flights when connecting from a private charter flight departing Bamurru Plains.
Bamurru Plains will not be responsible for any missed departures if these connecting times are not adhered to.
Recommended flight times
Charter times that work seamlessly around check-in/out and our guided Wild Bush Luxury experience program at Bamurru Plains are;
Depart Darwin 13:30, arrive Bamurru Plains 14:00.
Depart Bamurru Plains 11:30, arrive Darwin at 12:00.
AIR CHARTERS & WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
There is a general luggage weight restriction of 15kgs per passenger in soft bags only to fit in fixed wing aircraft luggage compartments. This weight restriction is subject to the flight’s overall payload restriction.
It is possible to keep excess bags at the air charter office in Darwin with our compliments. Although all care is taken, Bamurru Plains does not accept responsibility for any expense incurred by a passenger as a result of any delay, alteration or mechanical failure with a charter aircraft.
FLYING CURFEW
Aviation law in the Northern Territory does not allow for private charter aircraft to fly outside of daylight hours.
Swim Creek Airstrip at Bamurru Plains does not have adequate lighting to allow for landing at night or in the early morning.
Please refer to http://www.timeanddate.com/sun/australia/darwin for the most accurate sunrise/set times when planning your charter flights and onward connections and allow a buffer of 45 minutes for aircraft turn-around times.
*During July and August each year Darwin Airport runs military operations which may affect our ability to maintain usual charter flight times. In any event we will advise you if your clients are affected and are required to adjust charter times.
Private vehicle. Dedicated driver. Indicative prices only. Price will be confirmed at time of booking.
Darwin & Bamurru one-way*
Max 3 guests – $960
Max 12 guests – $1,000
Max 20 guests – $1,200
Darwin CBD to General Aviation Terminal
Max 3 guests – $130
*$250 wildlife surcharge applies to transfers operating during dusk/dawn hours
Private vehicle. Dedicated driver. Indicative prices only. Price will be confirmed at time of booking.
Darwin & Bamurru one-way*
Up to 12 guests with luggage trailer – $1,085
Up to 20 guests with luggage trailer – P.O.A.
Darwin CBD to General Aviation Terminal
Up to 3 guests – $145
Up to 6 guests – $190
Up to 12 guests – $215
*$250 wildlife surcharge applies to transfers operating during dusk/dawn hours
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