Wild Tastes of the Top End
An Exclusive Culinary Journey with Chef James Viles
Embark on a unique 3 night culinary safari at Bamurru Plains with renowned Australian chef and restaurateur James Viles. This exclusive four-day, three-night experience blends immersive foraging and dining, showcasing the distinctive native ingredients of the Top End.
About James Viles
Chef and culinary director at Sydney’s Park Hyatt Hotel, James Viles has become one of Australia’s most respected young chefs and restaurateurs for his commitment to sustainability and his imaginative modern food. See more here
Inclusions
A Taste of Place with James Viles
Savour a bespoke menu created by celebrated chef James Viles in collaboration with Bamurru Plains’ Head Chef. Each dish is inspired by native ingredients and local produce, reflecting the wild beauty of the Top End.
Forage, Learn & Feast
Go beyond the plate with a hands-on foraging experience led by James Viles. Learn how to identify and gather seasonal ingredients, understand their origins and stories, and appreciate the land that nourishes them, before enjoying them transformed into stunning culinary creations.
All-Inclusive Dining & Beverages
Enjoy all-inclusive meals and a generous open bar stocked with Australian wines, craft spirits, and refreshments, all designed to complement the flavours of your immersive stay.
Immersive Wilderness Safaris
Connect with the rhythm of the floodplains through expertly guided airboat adventures and open-sided 4WD safaris, where crocodiles, buffalo, and over 230 species of birds await.
Stay in the Wild, in Comfort
Three nights’ accommodation at Bamurru Plains in one of our safari bungalows or premium suites — the Kingfisher Suite or Jabiru Retreat — purpose-built to immerse you in the surrounding wilderness.
Itinerary
Day One: Welcome to the Wild
Arrive at Bamurru Plains and settle into your bush-inspired luxury. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner hosted by James Viles and the Bamurru team.
Day Two: Safari by Day, Feast by Night
Spend the day exploring the Top End’s floodplains on safari, encountering its incredible wildlife and landscapes. In the evening, sit down to a signature dinner prepared by James Viles, showcasing ingredients sourced from the region, and perhaps even the day’s foraging.
Day Three: Foraging & Flavour in the Field
Join James Viles and the Bamurru culinary team on a guided foraging experience through the property. Learn about the edible native flora, sustainable sourcing, and the deeper connection between land and flavour. Return for a farewell feast that brings your discoveries to life on the plate.
Day Four: A Gentle Farewell
Start the day with a final morning safari or simply relax and take in the stillness of the bush before your mid-morning departure.
Return Charter Flights
A return charter flight package between Darwin and Bamurru Plains is included for this departure.
How to Book
Dates
27 to 30 April 2026
Limited Availability
Maximum of 22 guests only
Safari Bungalow (Fan-Cooled)
- Twin Share – $5,995
- Single Occupancy – $9,395
Our ten Safari Bungalows offer the perfect blend of comfort while allowing guests to privately immerse in the natural surrounds. Surrounded by expansive mesh walls, we invite you to feel connected to the environment while ensuring your comfort and safety. From your king-sized bed, witness nature and wildlife from sunrise to the vast night sky.
Air-conditioned safari bungalows available upon request and availability.
Kingfisher Suite
- Twin Share – $6,595
This is the largest of the safari bungalows. The Kingfisher Suite is three times the size, featuring a king size bed and a roomier interior with a private lounging and dining space. The Suite shares the signature ceiling to floor mesh walls, to immerse in the natural surrounds with wildlife all around.
Single occupancy rates are available upon request.
Reservations for children can be made upon request.
The Jabiru Retreat
- Four Guests Twin Share – $6,095
Jabiru Retreat is a private, ‘camp within a camp’ experience featuring two safari bungalows connected via a raised walkway leading to an exclusive-use plunge pool. Alongside is an alfresco lounge and dining space with a view overlooking the lush plains that attract abundant wildlife including buffalo, agile wallabies, brumbies and an incredible variety of birdlife including magpie geese and the retreat’s namesake, the Jabiru.
Jabiru Retreat accommodates four adults, and up to an additional two children upon request in swag bed sleeping, catering to six guests in total. It is the ideal space for either two couples travelling together, a family with older children, multi-generational families or small groups of friends wanting their own space.
Contact Us To Book
To secure your place on our Wild Tastes of the Top End Culinary Safari, please contact our reservations team on:
- E: book@wildbushluxury.com
- T: 1300 997 194 or +61 2 9030 6313
Terms & Conditions
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