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Your stay at Finniss River Lodge includes two guided, on-property outings daily – early morning and afternoon to allow time to enjoy the Lodge and escape the heat in the middle of the day. The Territory is known for its distinctive wet and dry seasons however traditionally there can be six to thirteen seasonal changes throughout the year which makes for an ever-changing landscape and contributes to the uniqueness of each and every tour. At Finniss River Lodge we can take your requests and integrate them seamlessly into a range of exceptionally tailored experiences that are guaranteed to kindle all of your senses.
Join your guide in one of our 5-seater all-terrain vehicles (ATV) as you travel along bush tracks through the cattle property viewing the incredible diversity of flora and fauna that call Finniss River Station their home. The ATV’s cause minimal disturbance to the wildlife and enable you to feel completely immersed in your surroundings.
Appreciate the wildlife, rich history and pastoral practices as you explore the paper bark forests, floodplains, coastline, savannah woodlands and rainforests.
Tread a path amongst the five ecosystems with abundant opportunities to photograph and observe wildlife in their natural habitat. Walking trails are tailored to suit all abilities with tours being conducted in the cool early morning or late afternoons. The Lodge offers a number of short, leisurely walks under shaded canopy’s and for the more adventurous, half or full day treks through more remote and untouched areas of the property.
Throughout your visit, our knowledgeable guides—some of whom have worked on the property with the family for years—are on hand to answer any questions about the operation of a remote cattle station. While we strive to offer an authentic station experience, cattle work is seasonal and may not always coincide with your stay, making each visit a distinct and memorable encounter with life on the land.
Guests staying three or more nights* have an inclusive 50-minute shared airboat experience along a spectacular stretch of the Finniss River floodplain. Creating opportunities to spot resident crocodiles, barramundi, turtles, feral pigs, mingling water birds and native water lilies in the shallows at a slower pace.
Our private airboat is fitted with safety rails and hearing protection is provided. If you do not meet the three-night stay requirement but wish to have an on-site airboat experience please enquire when booking your stay.
Accurate individual weights must be provided at time of booking to meet the company’s operational safety requirements.
“Free time add ons” Airboat Adventures available on request for stays under 3 nights.
For the enthusiasts that love birding/twitching.
The Finniss River floodplain/coastal supports very large aggregations of waterbirds, including more than 1% of the world’s populations of Magpie Geese and Pied Herons, and high densities of many other waterbird species. The floodplain supports important breeding activity by Magpie Geese and other waterbirds, and three large waterbird breeding colonies are located in paperbark swamps on the floodplain. Five threatened birds are reported in this region.
This site has been nominated as a national High Conservation Value Aquatic Ecosystem.
Check out our Gallery to see the splendid array of birds in the Finniss River Region.
Enhance your Outback experience by adding a day tour experience, with Finniss River Lodge. Short stay in Darwin, Finniss river lodge works alongside some great tour companies offering ultimate day tours to Finniss. Please check out the links below:
Birds, Buggies & Breakfast Tours – A gourmet wildlife experience.
Heli-foraging – A bespoke gin making experience.
Kakadu Air – Finniss River Lodge Fixed Wing Sky & Ground Tour.
Airborne Solutions – Finniss Flavours & Litchfileld Swim Tour, where Heli Adventuring meets outback luxury.
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.
