El Questro Homestead

An extraordinary Indigenous Culture Session but we were disappointed by the noxious diesel generator noise adjacent to the campground, which ran 24 hours a day; El Questro is known as a “Wilderness Park”, surely they can turn the generator off after 10 pm and use solar energy which is in abundance there and in keeping with the wilderness motto?

Just spend 3 nights in this secluded place, a real oasis From start to finish, staff really makes you feel at home Friendly, relaxed ,yet professional All included. Also great trips around the property. Motivated guides Although no haute cuisine, the food is excellent, and they make notice of all your restrictions Although not the level of the Awasi Patagonia, or the Shinta Mani Wild resort, this place is relaxing and of a high level We did find our garden view not cozy, it needs a refurbishment Room looked tired Still a great stay, after our Gibb road trip

My husband and I embarked on an odyssey across Australia's remote wilderness areas. First stop the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, then El Questro in the north-eastern Kimberleys, followed by five days in Kakadu, ending with five days on Lizard Island, most northern of the Great Barrier Reef getaways. None of it was cheap because we flew thousands of kilometres by plane and the remote locations added to the cost. Our five days at El Questro were the priciest and the most memorable by far. Everything about the homestead stay is six-star luxury in the most relaxed, unpretentious way. We loved the daily itinerary they arranged for us as we were ferried to heli pads, river barges, and rainforest gorges. We hiked, we swam, we took in the sights, and each night we dined under a canopy of stars, sharing stories with our fellow travellers. El Questro's staff were six-star, too. They are not your run-of-mill hospitality workers. Everyone is educated in the environmental sciences, and they share their knowledge. These are folk committed to the world's wilderness areas who want to share the love. The food was fabulous, as you would expect, as were the rooms, the ambience, and the attention to detail. We even got a farewell gift that I use daily. It reminds me that some experiences are priceless, and that's what you are paying for.

We stayed three nights and could not be happier with our experience. From the location and incredible scenery, to the Homestead and accomodation, to the food and beverage, to the tours and activities, and most especially, the highly professional and friendly staff - everything was just splendidly done. You can choose to join in on activities, or just sit around doing nothing - either in the homestead or in your room or by the pool. We especially enjoyed the Emma Gorge hike and the Chamberlain Cruise (the spitting fish are hilarious), but we were equally thrilled just sitting around on our deck watching the wildlife go by. We saw hundreds of Barra, at least five crocs, and a variety of stunning birds. Every meal was beautifully planned and executed, with great wine pairings for lunch and dinner. Special requests were no problem - I don't eat seafood but at every meal a genuine effort had been made to swap out the seafood menu item with something truly yummy that I could enjoy. Love, Love, Loved it! We're already planning a return visit next year.

4 day stay with the van unpowered site. Genies are allowed from 8 to 8 there's a swimming area it was pretty packed but still quiet .the laundry machines don't clean well.the staff are just soo great and helpful. The down side is the portable toilets and showers some patrons are dirty pigs . That don't clean after using the showers.leave shampoos in the shower dirty paper on the floor and in the shower cubicle I was embarrassed.those cleaners need a pay rise