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In one of the last true wilderness areas on earth, between Timor Sea sunrises and Berkeley River sunsets, the ultimate Kimberley adventure and refined indulgence awaits. Only accessible by air, getting to the Berkeley is half the adventure. Leave modern life far behind and relax into the rhythms of nature in your luxurious villa floating atop the coastal dunes. Be one of the privileged few to set eyes upon breathtaking wilderness landscapes by river cruise or helicopter flight.

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Free internet

Pool

Free breakfast

Beach

Boating

Free airport transportation

Adults only

24-hour security

Public wifi

Pool / beach towels

Pool with view

Adult pool

Outdoor pool

Plunge pool

Bar / lounge

Restaurant

Breakfast available

Breakfast buffet

Complimentary welcome drink

Outdoor dining area

Special diet menus

Hiking

Fishing

Walking tours

Airport transportation

First aid kit

Laundry service

Room features

Bathrobes

Air conditioning

Housekeeping

Private balcony

Walk-in shower

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Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

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Luxury

Romantic

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Berkeley River, Kununurra, Western Australia 6740 Australia

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Dee B wrote a review Oct 2023

Geelong, Australia41 contributions29 helpful votes

A Kimberley Jewel

Outstanding experience in a remote, secluded, pristine environment. Villas very comfortable. Nightly degustation meal a special feature. Excursions provided an opportunity to see the ancient land, waterways, flora and fauna. Photographed many unique birds on the Bush Drive. Highlight was the helicopter flight. Staff friendly and attentive. Enjoyed meeting people with different backgrounds and life experiences.

Date of stay: August 2023

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Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Carolyn Bayard, General Manager at Berkeley River Lodge

Responded 22 Oct 2023

Dear DeeB267, Thank you kindly for sharing your experience whilst at Berkeley River Lodge. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to be able to welcome you back again sometime soon. Kind Regards Carolyn Bayard

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Martin M wrote a review Sept 2023

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Just go!

If you are reading this then you are probably thinking about going. MAKE THE BOOKING! You won’t regret it. It’s an amazing place in an awesome location, and you will be welcomed and cared for by an amazing team. From the moment you land at the airstrip, with champagne to toast your arrival, until the minute you say goodbye with hugs for the staff who have called you by name for your entire stay, it’s just an amazing experience. It’s completely different to anywhere else we have stayed - and the countryside is the most beautiful you will see. No request was too much trouble for the amazing team, Issy’s food was first class, the excursions were great, and we enjoyed EVERY minute! Probably ate and drank more than we normally would though!

Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Carolyn Bayard, General Manager at Berkeley River Lodge

Responded 2 Oct 2023

Dear Martin M, The team at Berkeley River Lodge are overjoyed that you had a wonderful stay with us. Thank you so much for the fabulous review.🤗 Kind Regards Carolyn Bayard

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Todd G wrote a review Sept 2023

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Boat fishing, Heli fishing, river cruise and waterfalls, beach walks, sunsets tours, great food and drinks.

Thank you all at Berkeley River the experience was awesome and the activities fantastic. The staff were first class and made the stay amazing. It’s a great place for couples to reconnect relax and have fun. The fishing was excellent and the chef cooked it up a treat for lunch. Cheers Todd and Karen😊

Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Carolyn Bayard, General Manager at Berkeley River Lodge

Responded 25 Sept 2023

Dear Todd G, It was a true delight having you and Karen visit us at the Lodge; we are all thrilled you enjoyed your stay. The team hopes you both will return in the future for another Kimberley adventure. Kind Regards Carolyn Bayard

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Janette H wrote a review Sept 2023

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Magical Kimberley Experience

What an incredible way to experience a small taste of the Kimberley. Amazing and fun activities and a Chef who delivered delicious meals and wine pairings each day 🍷 The Villa's were nicely appointed with magnificent views and the swimming pool a welcome way to cool down during the day. We will definitely be returning for this wonderful holiday 🤩

Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Carolyn Bayard, General Manager at Berkeley River Lodge

Responded 24 Sept 2023

Dear Janette H, Thank you for reviewing your stay at Berkeley River Lodge. It is wonderful to hear you both enjoyed yourselves and we look forward to welcoming you back on your return visit. Kind Regards Carolyn Bayard

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Ross P wrote a review Sept 2023

21 contributions21 helpful votes

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Best holiday experience at Berkeley.

We cannot rate our stay at Berkeley Rive Lodge highly enough. The staff at all levels were wonderful and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The food and drinks service was fantastic with every night a different meal experience with a great wine selection. Breakfast and lunch were also top notch. The excursions were varied and fun with the guides providing a commentary that was always interesting and educational. From the river cruise to the fishing trip, the beach drive and the hike to our helicopter flight which provided the perfect end to our stay, the whole experience was amazing.

Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Carolyn Bayard, General Manager at Berkeley River Lodge

Responded 11 Sept 2023

Dear rossp371, The team at Berkeley River Lodge would like to thank you so much for leaving a wonderful review on your time with us. We are extremely pleased you enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards Carolyn Bayard

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OzzieMaz wrote a review Aug 2023

Brisbane35 contributions42 helpful votes

STOP thinking, do the booking - privileged experience.

STOP thinking about booking Berkeley River Lodge… just book it, you will not be disappointed. Words and phots do not do it justice to experiencing it first hand. From the moment you get on the plane at Kunnanara, the feel is amazing. We feel so lucky that we have been one of the privileged to get to stay here and experience the beauty of the area. Villas are minimalist luxury and nothing is too much effort for the staff. Food was delicious every meal and you never went hungry and never felt bloated. Picnic esky’s on all trips had everything you would want. The fact that they took the planning away from you and did it all was great - a week of not having to make any decisions, was our kind of week. Trips / experiences were great and all guides so knowledgeable. We were in villa 16 - aka Berkeley Heights - furthest group away but well worth it - the most stunning sunrises across the sea each day. It would be rude to not do some shout outs, but hard as every staff member was lovely, helpful and always smiling, but Dempsey and Hannah, Scoot with his stories and Anna, with her lovely smile and happy to have a laugh and a crack with us pomms and my hubby a fellow Scotsman and chef Izzy! Lastly, to Bruce one of our guides - what he doesn’t know about the area and history for 100s of kilometres around isn’t worth knowing - you could sit and listen to him for ours and not get bored! Experience trips were fab seeing all sorts including the crocs! Loved it loved it loved it. Would we go back - hell yes, but so many other places to see first, then we’ll be back. Thank you team Berkeley!…

Date of stay: August 2023

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Response from Carolyn Bayard, General Manager at Berkeley River Lodge

Responded 22 Aug 2023

Dear OzzieMaz, Dempsey, Hannah and the team are overjoyed to receive such a wonderful review. It is a delight to know that you had a fabulous stay. We look forward to seeing you again after your travels! Kind Regards Carolyn Bayard

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Rodney L wrote a review Aug 2023

Sydney, Australia274 contributions105 helpful votes

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A special place

This is a special place. The cabins are all identical but vary in orientation and distance from the main lodge. Ours looked SE over the river mouth but if able to choose I would take one of 14-20 which have easterly ocean views. Included excursions are a 6 hour Berkeley River cruise, a bush hike, beach drive and fishing trip. These will be booked for you and advised on arrival but if you’d like to skip one, double up or whatever just ask. The staff will do their best to accommodate you. We did the lot and just loved it all A helicopter ride is also possible for an additional AUD1000 p/p. Everyone who we asked raved about them but we balked at the cost. One cannot help but feel privileged to be here in this remote location. I loved the food, interesting combinations of tastes and thoughtfully done. Dinner was the highlight, a four course meal with matched wines. I didn’t feel pampered - it’s not that kind of place. There’s no gym, spa or hairdresser but that isn’t what we came for. We did receive true blue Aussie hospitality and met some wonderful folk, both staff and other guests. Our 5 day stay was just the right length. A once in a lifetime splurge. …

Date of stay: July 2023

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Response from Carolyn Bayard, General Manager at Berkeley River Lodge

Responded 22 Aug 2023

Dear RodneyL166, Thank you so much for choosing Berkeley River Lodge as your holiday destination; having you both at the Lodge was a pleasure. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others. Kind Regards Carolyn Bayard.

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Debra M wrote a review Aug 2023

6 contributions1 helpful vote

Remote & Remarkable

Amazing! Such an incredible experience. Picture perfect. Torn between soaking in every moment and trying to capture the images. Dempsey and his team were so helpful and knowledgeable. Head Chef Izzy and the team behind the culinary presentations were magicians - accommodating special meal requests with little fuss and time. Did not want to sleep - the incredible night sky, sunsets and sunrises. From champagne meet and greet to farewell flight, everything we were hoping for and more.

Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Responded 22 Aug 2023

Dear debram754, Thank you kindly for your lovely review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us at Berkeley River Lodge and hope to be able to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards Carolyn Bayard

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Don D wrote a review Aug 2023

Melbourne, Australia111 contributions53 helpful votes

Great Experience

Second visit to Berkley and enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Accommodation ,service and staff were excellent.Dempsey as lodge manager leads a great team who follow his example of "nothing is too much trouble",Special thanks to Issy the chef for catering beautifully to a non seafood eater,Hanna and Jet in the bar ,Pete ,Tim and Dempsey in the the fishing and excursions.Does not matter if you have no idea about fishing Pete and the others will guide you ,even to putting on your bait on for you . Highly recommended.

Date of stay: August 2023

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Response from Carolyn Bayard, General Manager at Berkeley River Lodge

Responded 14 Aug 2023

Dear DonD41, It is fantastic to hear that your return trip to Berkeley River Lodge was just as enjoyable as your first. Dempsey and our Team would love to be able to welcome you back for a third visit in the Future :-) Kind Regards Carolyn Bayard

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TonySpring wrote a review Aug 2023

Mount Martha5 contributions

Berkeley River Lodge

The best remote Australian experience. You experience the Untouched Kimberley region with its unique rock formations and aboriginal rock art. We had Excellent excursions, fantastic food and wines and great service. A must do!

Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Responded 14 Aug 2023

Dear TonySpring, Thank you for sharing your experience at Berkeley River Lodge. It was a pleasure to have you both visit us in our unique part of this beautiful country. Kind Regards Carolyn Bayard

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