Easily accessed from Darwin and with just six luxury rooms, engaging guides and personalised activities, Finniss River Lodge is the perfect vacation destination
Just a 90-minute drive or a 20-minute charter flight southwest of Darwin.
Finniss River Lodge is easily accessible from Australian capital cities in a day, making it ideal for a quick escape. Although, Finniss River Lodge can also become part of a longer itinerary with its prime location being the gateway to a number of National Parks only a few short hours by car. Litchfield National park, roughly a 115 km south-west of Darwin and the enormous Kakadu National Park 250km southeast of Darwin and is one of the largest national parks in Australia.
You may wish to hire a car in Darwin and make your own way to Finniss River Lodge. The road to the lodge is sealed right up to the last 5 km of our well-maintained dirt driveway. Our staff will greet you at the main gates and escort you in.
Finniss River Lodge has a number of vehicles that can pick up & return you from the Airport & Hotels in and around the Darwin region in lavish style and comfort.
*Our reservation team is ready to assist you with adding this to your booking.
Discover the breathtaking scenery in flight as you fly through big sky country and get a first-hand look at the lay of the property. Only a 20 minute charter flight landing at the Station’s private Airstrip, a short 5 minute drive from the lodge.
Charter a helicopter and land right at the doorstep of the Lodge, a truly stunning way to experience the everchanging scenery. The hanger is located at Darwin airport, only 5min from the arrival area. The local Helicopter company has a fleet of machines ready to whisk you away to your luxury escape. There is even the option to tag on a Scenic or helli fish tour.
Finniss River Climate
Finniss River Lodge is encompassed in the tropical savannah region of Australia’s Top End and enjoys a warm climate year-round. The ‘dry’ season typically extends from April to November and the ‘green’ (or wet) season usually runs from December to April. Traditionally, the Indigenous calendar identifies between 6 – 13 sub seasons a year in this specific region. Each with its own seasonal indicators as heat and humidity rise and fall in between the seasons.
Controlled burning reduces fuel for bushfires and encourages new growth. Burning off occurs predominantly from April/May to September, and is carried out under stringent safety restrictions. It affords excellent bird and wildlife spotting opportunities and stunning sunrises and sunsets.
The Lodge is surrounded by floodplains and wetlands, and mosquitoes and sand flies (midges) are present, particularly at dawn and dusk. Whilst the lodge takes all efforts to minimise their presence, this is an outback bush environment and guests are advised to protect themselves with repellent and to wear long sleeves and long trousers at these times. Repellent and sunscreen are available at the Lodge, or bring your own favourite brand. A hat or cap is also highly recommended.
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians – all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island Elders past, present & emerging on which Finniss River Lodge stands. In sharing elements of their history, heritage & culture we acknowledge their connection to country.
