Batchelor, Australia, is a town in the Northern Territory and is the seat of the Coomalie Shire local government. It is 98 kilometers (61 miles) south of Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory. Batchelor is famous for its Litchfield National Park, which is the major tourist attraction in this town. The remnants of the Lost City is also found in the area. Every 3rd of August, the town celebrates its annual Lingalinga Festival, a weekend of relaxing picnics that are held in the major locations in the town. During the festival, enjoy the best pub food and beer at the Rum Jungle Tavern. If you are planning to spend your holiday at Batchelor, Australia, check our list of the best Airbnb vacation rentals below.
1. Litchfield tropical retreat (from USD 225)
The Litchfield Tropical Retreat is located in Batchelor, Australia, and is an ideal place to get away from the stress of city life. It is a one-hour drive away from Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory. The villa has three bedrooms, six beds, and three baths, and can accommodate 10 people. The elevated house is airy and spacious, and it is surrounded by a lush tropical garden. There is a balcony where you can enjoy the splendid view of your surroundings and a pool that the guests can use. The house has a kitchen which guests can use as well. From the villa, you can drive for 30 minutes to the Litchfield National Park, 20 minutes to the Robin Falls, and 75 minutes to the Douglas Daly Hot Springs.
Batchelor, Northern Territory, AustraliaAccommodates: 10
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the kitchen was well equipped and the fresh flowers was a lovely touchthe beds were super comfy kitchen well equipped and deck a fantastic place to hang outair conditioning was good and needed by us as days were all 35deg while we were therethe combination of fans and reverse cycle and natural ventilation worked well to keep the house coolthe plunge pool was fab after a long day sightseeing at litchfield npCleanliness:
very clean and invitinglovely clean home on the edge of litchfield national parkspacious and clean and close to lichfieldHost:
deborah provide lots of support with quick responses with helpful advicewe were greeted warmly by deb our host on our arrival even though we arrived too earlyhosts were great in communicationaccess to the property was easy and the caretaker james was nearby if we needed anythingRead more reviewsLocation:
batchelor is a great location if you want to base yourself near litchfield national parkvery nice location and good standard of accommodation appropriately describespacious clean well equipped close to litchfield parkgreat find it was the perfect place to explore litchfield and lake bennett
2. The Rozak house — spacious, architectural, and natural (from USD 155)
The Rozak house is located near Lake Bennett, which is just a 25-minute drive to Batchelor, Australia. The house is designed to merge with its natural surroundings. The elevated house is cooled by the breeze with solar panels as the source of energy supply. The house has two wings and a central pavilion that serves as the living area. There are three bedrooms, three beds, and two baths. If someone prefers to sleep in a hammock, there are several of them in the house. A kitchen can be used for preparing the meals. The house has a TV, hairdryer, iron, and Wi-Fi. Parking on the premises is free. From Rozak house, you can enjoy the beauty of nature and take short trips to the lovely places near Lake Bennett and Batchelor.
Lake Bennett, Northern Territory, AustraliaSuperhost Accommodates: 6
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last but not least was the impressively ultra high speed wifi and cell servicehotel quality amenities and linen lots of space and a fully equipped kitchen perfect for cooking elaborate mealsgreat kitchen really comfortable beds massive views cool bathrooms perfectly managed and looked afterthe shower and bath with views - amazing i highly recommend this housewe never thought we could be this comfortable at such high temperatures without airconCleanliness:
it was wonderfully clean and josh and david were great to deal withHost:
hosts were very helpful with any requestamazing place to stay very helpful hostsjosh is wonderful to deal with: kind helpful and quickwell designed house with amazing surroundings and a very responsive hostthe rozak's eco-first ethos is admirable and josh was communicative and accessible throughoutRead more reviewsLocation:
an absolutely stunning and unique property in a striking locationthe house and the location are outstandingsuch a great space so close to darwinrozak house is a special placethis place is for lovers of landscape and architectural appreciation
3. The Cooks Cottage at Mt. Bundy station
Experience the peaceful surroundings at the Cooks Cottage at Mt. Bundy station. The place used to be a ranch and it is owned and operated by a family. There are lots of outdoor activities available for guests. The cottage has two bedrooms with five beds and one bath and is spacious enough for six persons. The cottage is equipped with a TV, air conditioning, a washer, a kitchen where the visitors can prepare their meals, and a pool where they can use. Sip a relaxing drink at the unique outback bar. You can order your meals or prepare your own in the kitchen of your cottage. A reception staff will take care of your needs. The Litchfield National Park is nearby as well as other spots where nature is at its best.
Adelaide River, Northern Territory, AustraliaAccommodates: 6
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utilitarian 60's era decor with a few slight modernizations like ac and sat tvwe stayed in cooks cottage plenty of room and good insect screens and air conthe cottage was comfortable quiet and peacefulCleanliness:
cabins are very clean and comfortablethe cottage was clean and comfortable and the whole place was sereneRead more reviewsLocation:
bundy station is a great place to staygreat location to watch the animals go by whilst in the pooloverall a great farm / station staywe had the main lodge house for ourselves and it was pretty close to perfectionreally enjoyed our recent farm stay at mt bundy station/farm stay
4. Bush haven near the Darwin River (from USD 51)
Experience life in the wilderness. Stay in this bush haven near the Darwin River, which is just a 44-minute drive to Batchelor, Australia. The studio-type cabin has two beds and one bath and is ideal for couples or solo travelers. It can accommodate an extra guest as there is enough space for a double futon bed and a tent or a mosquito net. The cabin stands on 160 acres (64.7 hectares) of bushland. There is an indoor fireplace, a kitchen, and ample free parking space on the premises. You can enjoy the peace of the wilderness, with only the birds and other wildlife as your companion. The Litchfield National Park, Berry Spring, and other lovely spots in Batchelor are accessible from the cabin.
Darwin River, Northern Territory, AustraliaAccommodates: 2
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the open air shower was great and even the toilet has a wonderful view over the bushfree entry to natural warm mineral poolsyou can grab a few takeaways to really appreciate the bar tablei really enjoyed the bar table the outdoor shower the still mornings relaxing days and quiet eveningsHost:
anne and rob were very friendly and helpful hoststhey are really friendly helpful interesting hostsanne and rob are wonderful hosts easy to reach and very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
i went to the northern territory wildlife park which is excellent and also very closeanne's unique place was a perfect secluded getaway for uswe loved our stay at anne and rob's placeanne and rob's bush retreat is a wonderful place to stay
5. Serene lakeside bungalow
This lovely bungalow stands on the fringe of Lake Bennett, which is just a 22-minute drive to Batchelor, and a 40-minute drive to Coolalinga, where one can go shopping. The bungalow has two bedrooms, four beds, and can accommodate five guests. The bungalow has a pool, air conditioning, TV, dryer, and a kitchen where guests can prepare their meals. You can park your car on the premises for free. You can enjoy the garden that surrounds the bungalow, walk along the tracks, and go canoeing on the freshwater lake. From the bungalow, you can drive to Batchelor where there are pubs and restaurants, a park, and several waterfalls.
Lake Bennett, Northern Territory, AustraliaAccommodates: 4
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i feel in two minds in writing this review because it is a comfortable two bedroom unitgreat facilities and awesome view over the lakethe bungalow was a nice 2 bedroom plenty of room for the 2 of usa very comfortable place to stayCleanliness:
was very clean and tidy and as describedguests have to bring their own towels and linen and clean before leavingthe accomodation was clean and well equippedwe did the own clean/linen option and survivedfully equipped clean and modernHost:
sharon is a great hosthost is very responsive and helpfulhighly recommended staying here and sharon the host is very lovely and accommodatingsharon was an amazing host and very easy to communicate withthanks for being a great host sharon and being so quick to assist usRead more reviewsLocation:
great location to spend a few days to unwindwhat a wonderful beautiful and tranquil location absolutely picturesquefantastic location on the north side means no afternoon sunlovely property and location - lake bennett is a mustbeautiful location we had a lovely relaxing weekend away at lake bennett fishing swimming and kayaking
6. Lovely earth house at Bunyips' Bower Berry Springs region
Are you dreaming about escaping your busy city life for a few days? Make this lovely studio in an earth house as your home base as you enjoy the outdoors. The studio has three beds and two baths and can accommodate four guests. It has a dryer, a washer, an indoor fireplace, and other essentials. If you prefer to do some work, the place is also laptop-friendly. The house has 20 acres (8 hectares) of outdoor space, which is enclosed in a fence. People who love to take photos of nature, walk on the bust, watch birds, and spend the night gazing at the stars will find everything in the place. The Litchfield Park, Berry Springs, Territory Wildlife Park, and the Mandorah Beach are just around 20 minutes away by car.
Fly Creek, Northern Territory, Australia
7. The Pink Palace railway cottage
This cottage is located in Batchelor and it is ideal for a family of four or for a small group of travelers. Conveniently located near the gate of the Litchfield National Park, the cottage serves as a gateway to the other lovely spots in Batchelor. The place has two bedrooms, two beds, and one bath. The house has an air conditioning, a comfortable couch with a TV and DVD player, and a kitchen where guests can prepare their meals. The kitchen has a deck at the rear where one can enjoy the lovely view of the surroundings. The room is laptop-friendly and there is free parking on the premises.
8. Oakey Downs Retreat — en-suite room with queen-size bed
This rental is a private room in a cabin in Tortilla Flats, a 15-minute drive to Batchelor, Australia, The room has a queen-size bed and a private bathroom and is ideal for couples or solo travelers who want to enjoy the peace and quiet that the place offers. The room is air-conditioned, with a private bathroom. Guests have access to the bush bathroom, bush garden, horse yards, and barbecue area. This cabin serves as a gateway to the beautiful places in Batchelor such as the Litchfield National Park, the Adelaide River township, the Douglas Daly region, and the Berry Spring.
Tortilla Flats, Northern Territory, Australia
9. Oakey Downs Retreat lodge
This lodge at Tortilla Flats in Batchelor, Australia has one bedroom, two beds, and one bath. It is ideal for a group of four travelers. It features a hot tub, which can only be found in a few residences in the area. The room has an air conditioner, a TV, a dryer, and other essentials. Guests can prepare their meals in the kitchen and park their vehicles in the parking area for free. From the lodge, they can explore the Litchfield National Park, the Douglas Daly region, the township of the River Adelaide in the town of Batchelor, and the Berry Spring.
Tortilla Flats, Northern Territory, Australia
10. Oakey Downs Retreat — self-contained cabin
The Oakey Downs Retreat is a self-contained cabin that is located in Tortilla Flats, which is just a 15-minute drive to Batchelor, Australia. It has one bedroom, one bed, and one sofa bed, and can accommodate four persons. The room is equipped with a TV, air conditioning, and other essentials. Breakfast is served and there is a kitchen where the guests can prepare their meals. Visitors can park their vehicles on the premises for free. From the flats, one can visit the Litchfield National Park, the town of Adelaide and Batchelor, explore the Berry Spring, and enjoy nature’s beauty and wonders.
Tortilla Flats, Northern Territory, Australia
Live close to nature and experience peace and tranquility in Batchelor, Australia
Spend your holidays in Batchelor and its neighboring places and experience life in the bushland where you wake up to the singing of the birds. Immerse yourself in the peaceful and quiet surroundings where you can watch nature at its best. Stay in the accommodations listed above and feel the pulse of nature that surrounds you.