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Mary River Wilderness Retreat Overview

Mary River Wilderness Retreat is the perfect base to explore the lush wetlands and the incredible wildlife of the Northern Territory. Mary River is a spot well-known for fishing, croc-spotting, birdwatching, bushwalking and four-wheel driving. Mary River Wilderness Retreat offers a fantastic range of activities and facilities for you and your family to enjoy on your next visit! We offer a unique accommodation option in the Northern Territory, only a 90-minute drive from Darwin. Choose from our safari tents, powered or unpowered sites for your next adventure. The waterways of the Mary River wetlands are made up of lagoons, canals, and billabongs – they’re home to a diverse range of birdlife, prize barramundi and the incredible saltwater crocodile.

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Swimming Pool

Restaurant

Camp Kitchen

Boat Ramp (Off-Site)

Boat Hire (seasonal)

Fish Cleaning Facilities (Off-Site)

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Walking Tracks (seasonal)

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Gecko Restaurant

Kakadu National Park

Mary River National Park

Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu Region

Kakadu Region

Mary River

Mary River

Mary River Area

Mary River Area

Mary River National Park

Mary River National Park

Bubba wetlands walk

Bubba wetlands walk

Mardukal Billabong walk

Mardukal Billabong walk

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Latest Reviews

10/10
A Hidden Gem in the Desert!** If...
A Hidden Gem in the Desert!** If you're hunting for an unforgettable experience in the Australian outback, look no further than Murry River...
JT Koroi
13 Aug, 2024
6/10
Rooms were great because we camped🤭....
Rooms were great because we camped🤭. Toilet is inconveniently located from non-powered camp sites. Lots of wallabies and play for kids. Dinner was great and...
Brightone Nik
05 Aug, 2024
8/10
Large powered site, shaded, not very...
Large powered site, shaded, not very busy, older amenities but clean. Nice river walk.
Kerri Gierke
12 Jul, 2024
10/10
Safari Tents were awesome...
Safari Tents were awesome
Caitlin
16 Oct, 2023
10/10
A must stop when passing through. The...
A must stop when passing through. The staff are extremely helpful and welcoming. Rooms/cabins are very comfortable.
Tom Parsons
17 Sep, 2023
8/10
Family friendly and plenty of room for...
Family friendly and plenty of room for the kids to play. The bouncing pillow was a real hit. The camp kitchen had some issues where some of the hot plates...
Lufrey Eliorda
26 Jul, 2023
10/10
Amazing place, especially the staff...
Amazing place, especially the staff that has been wonderful and more than welcoming and understanding. We made a mistake and they made everything easy for...
Bréhan De Gouvello
24 Jul, 2023
10/10
staff could not have been more...
Positive: staff could not have been more helpful, food and facilities were great too. Negative: not catching a barra in mary bridge lagoon.
Scott
17 Jul, 2023
8/10
UNTITLED
Powered sites are $63!! It was way too expensive. The bamboo walk is poorly marked and requires maintenance.
Lee Gear
09 Jul, 2023
10/10
Peaceful place to stay.
Positive: It was really nice and peaceful.
Mick
06 Jul, 2023
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