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SEVEN SPIRIT BAY, Cobourg Peninsula

in the Northern Territory accessed via Darwin
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Seven Spirit Bay is situated in Aboriginal Arnhemland on the Cobourg Peninsula, the most northern tip of the Northern Territory, and is so special that a permit must be obtained from the traditional owners of the land for each visitor to enter. The Lodge is surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, including Cobourg Marine Park, and is accessed by twin-engine plane from Darwin.  Wildlife, bird life, rainforest patches, mangroves, swamps, lagoons, pristine beaches (not for swimming) and more are all here to be explored.  The area is a wildlife sanctuary and famous for buffalo, bantang, sambar deer, Timor ponies, wallabies, birds and crocodiles.    Seven Spirit Bay Prices
  
Getting to Seven Spirit Bay ...  
Seven Spirit Bay is accessible only by a combined flight and short vehicle transfer through the National Park.  Enjoy an inspiring scenic air transfer past the Tiwi Islands and the magnificent Top End coastal region to the Cobourg Peninsula.  From the private airstrip, friendly staff will escort guests on the drive to the Lodge.  Flights are booked directly by Seven Spirit Bay through Truly Australia and are included in the Prices below.
Your adventure to this remote wilderness region begins with a 45 minute scenic flight in a light aircraft, travelling northeast from Darwin over Van Diemens Gulf to the Cobourg Peninsula.  Flights depart 9.00am daily from Darwin General Aviation Terminal, plus afternoon flights depart July, August and September on Tuesdays at 5.30pm and Fridays at 3.30pm.  On arrival at Vashon Head, Midjari private airstrip, your host will greet you and transfer you to the lodge by safari vehicle. 
Just as tribal ancestors were inspired by the land so many thousands of years ago, Seven Spirit Bay will touch your soul and inspire your sense of adventure. 
Your arrival time into Darwin is 11.00am when returning from Seven Spirit Bay. 
 
About Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge ...  

Recently beautifully renovated and reopened in June 2005 after damage by Cyclone Ingrid, Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge on the Cobourg Peninsula is a unique experience.  As the most northerly lodge on Australia's mainland, Seven Spirit Bay provides guests with an exceptional opportunity to experience true wilderness in great style and comfort.
Superbly sited in the tropical forest just a few metres from the sea, Seven Spirit Bay sits amongst the trees in virtually untouched forest, designed to be in complete harmony with the environment.
The Lodge is open to the sea breezes and the sights and sounds of the tropics day and night and natural harmony has been achieved through a design style that is tropical, relaxing and completely elegant. 
The lodge is barely discernable from the air or water yet still has commanding views across the bay. The main building is the focus of activity from which meandering paths weave through the native, open woodland to several clusters of tropical style accommodation units, called habitats. There is a spacious indoor/outdoor dining area, cocktail bar and guest lounge - surrounded by cool, lush lawn and with broad decking overlooking the lagoon pool and the impressive vista of the Arafura Sea.

"They want the wilderness but they also want a safe and comfortable place to sleep, they want the crocodiles, but they also want the chardonnay. And that's exactly what they get at Seven Spirit Bay."
LOS ANGELES TIMES MAGAZINE, USA
 


Accommodation at Seven Spirit Bay
Guests are privately housed in 23 large, freestanding hexagonal habitats, each secluded in the bush. With five sides having floor to ceiling louvred shades with screens to admit the breeze and provide spectacular views, the habitats give the impression of total immersion in the tropical surroundings.
In addition to 20 'Tropical Habitats', Seven Spirit Bay has 3 'Premium Bay View Habitats' (pictured) which boast stunning views over Coral Bay with your own deck where you can relax and watch the magnificent Top End sunsets.
Each habitat has its own private, semi-open 'bathroom in a garden' - a wonderfully unique bathing experience perfectly suited to the tropical wilderness environment.
Your habitat has two queen size beds for relaxed comfort, spacious sitting area, tea and coffee making facilities, a refrigerator with cold water and a personal mini-bar stocked to your requirements.
At Seven Spirit Bay neither TV nor radio competes with the sounds of nature.

"Seven Spirit Bay is a delicious combination of simplicity and comfort. It's beautiful, unbelievably quiet and unspoilt in the truest sense."
ELLE MAGAZINE, UNITED KINGDOM
 
Dining at Seven Spirit Bay
The hub of Seven Spirit Bay Arnhem Land is the restaurant and lounge bar, where guests go to dine and socialise, sharing experiences of their day.  Sipping a favourite drink at the lounge bar and witnessing a magnificent Arnhem Land sunset, anticipating a wonderful meal from the superb menu that features the finest local and national produce with an emphasis on seafood.
It doesn't get any better than this. Naturally, special dietary requirements can be looked after as requested at time of booking.
The chef designs your menu daily incorporating the freshest produce, a selection of bush tucker, fresh seafood and meats to create a dining experience suited to the warm climate of Arnhem Land.
 
What to do at Seven Spirit Bay ...  
    You can relax and soak up the atmosphere of this remote location in Arnhemland, walk the many trails and stroll the beaches.  Guided nature walks are included and there are also a number of optional activities available including 4WD safaris, Aboriginal rock art safaris to Mt Borradaile, coastal exploration and recreational fishing and crocodile spotting trips. 

Packages at Seven Spirit Bay including flights and accommodation  ...
Seven Spirit Bay  (2 Nights)
Included
~  2 nights accommodation at Seven Spirit Bay,  including all meals
~  Selection of guided nature walks
~  Return air transfers ex Darwin, plus return vehicle transfers from airstrip to the lodge
Seven Spirit Bay  (3 Nights)
Included
~  3 nights accommodation at Seven Spirit Bay,  including all meals
~  Selection of guided nature walks
~  Return air transfers ex Darwin, plus return vehicle transfers from airstrip to the lodge
 
PRICES: Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge 
 All Prices Are Per Person		 Until 31 Mar 2009* 1 Apr '09 - 31 Mar '10 Truly
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ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES (inc. Darwin ret. flight) Share Twin Single Share Twin Single
Seven Spirit Bay (2 nights):
Tropical Habitat
Premium Bay View Habitat
A$1495^
A$1715^
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559
560
Seven Spirit Bay (3 nights):
Tropical Habitat
Premium Bay View Habitat
A$1980
A$2310
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1063
1541
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* Seven Spirit Bay closes for the wet season (early Jan) and reopens around mid March each year
 Accommodation Rates exclude:  All beverages, optional tours, telephone, mini bar, laundry, Arnhemland Entry Permit (approx. A$15)
Child rates on request - not suitable for children under 6 years
^  A  2 night package is the minimum stay at Seven Spirit Bay.  Extra days may be added to any of the packages if you wish to stay longer
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