Embark on a unique three-night culinary safari at Bamurru Plains in the Top End 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
  • Return Charter Flights: A return charter flight package between Darwin and Bamurru Plains is included for this departure.

Dates

  • 27 to 30 April 2026
  • Maximum of 22 guests

To secure your place, contact Wild Bush Luxury.