Banubanu Beach Retreat & Lodge

05/10/2026

Three generations. One kitchen. Plenty of pasta. 🍝

Fulvio, his mum Nella and daughter Monisha cooking up one last family dinner before they head home.

A pretty special way to end a few weeks together on Dhämbaliya. ❤️

28/09/2026

Cultural advice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this post refers to people who have passed away.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mr T & C Yumbulul.

Mr T Yumbulul was a respected Yolŋu elder and Traditional Owner of the English Company and Wessel islands in North East Arnhem Land, including the Bromby islands and the land on which Banubanu Beach Retreat stands. We are deeply grateful for the privilege of welcoming guests to his Country, and for the generosity, knowledge and care he and his wife shared with us. They particularly provided invaluable support and guidance to Fulvio and Eileen since their move to the region and they will be missed by us all.

Our heartfelt condolences go to their family, their community and all who loved them. We will continue to honour their memory and their connection to this land and sea.

With deep respect,
The Banubanu Beach Retreat team

26/09/2026

18/09/2026

What a difference a day can make…Chris and the boys have been on the tools since sunrise. This morning, the main building here at Banubanu was a construction site! Tonight, it’s a beautiful resort again, ready to welcome 50 women arriving by boat tomorrow for a breast cancer fundraiser 🫶🏼

Everyone has worked incredibly hard to pull it all together, and tomorrow we’ll be helping wherever we’re needed to make sure it’s a fantastic event and hopefully raise plenty of money for a really good cause ☺️

But for tonight, the tools are down and we’re all about to sit around the table together for another amazing meal prepared by Joffre, the resident French chef here at Banu Banu. Every meal includes something different, with buffalo, octopus, mussel panna cotta and pulled kangaroo tail among the things we’ve tried so far… food we probably wouldn’t normally order, but have absolutely loved 😍

A big day, a beautiful sunset, good people and dinner together. We might even go turtle spotting like we did last night 🐢 Tomorrow… it’s about to get rowdy! 🥂😆

03/09/2026

🎻 FATHER’S DAY AT BANUBANU 🎵

This Sunday, enjoy a special lunchtime set from Lachlan Hurrell joined by Mia on cello.

Live music, lunch and island magic by the water.

⛵ ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT ON OUR BOAT
🚤 BYO BOAT IS SOLD OUT

Make Dad’s day one to remember. Book your spot now.

👉 www.banubanu.com

Come for lunch, stay for the music.

25/08/2026

WHERE DOES IT HURT IN YOUR BUSINESS?

Bring a real workplace challenge and discover practical ways to move forward with guest speaker Tony Alderman.

Not an AI workshop. No buzzwords. Just better business solutions.

📅 New date: Friday, 18 September
📍 Banubanu Beach Retreat
🎟️ $149—including boat transfers, lunch and refreshments
Only 20 places available.
Registrations: https://tinyurl.com/4sscpb4y

03/08/2026

On behalf of Eileen & Fulvio, we extend our deepest condolences to the Rirratjingu clan, the Marika family, and the whole Yirrkala and North-East Arnhem Land community on the passing of a truly great leader.

He gave a lifetime of service to his people — as a founder and long-serving chairman of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and as a steadfast advocate for land rights and Yolŋu culture. His leadership carried forward the legacy of those who came before him, and it will guide those who come after.

Our thoughts are with his family and community during this time of grief. Bäyŋu ŋuli. Vale

23/07/2026

🚨 GARMA ACCOMMODATION JUST RELEASED 🚨

Three rooms. Six nights. They won’t last.

A last-minute cancellation means 3 rooms at Banubanu Lodge in Nhulunbuy have just become available from 30 July to 4 August.

Accommodation this close to Garma Festival is incredibly hard to find, making this a rare opportunity for festival-goers, performers, contractors and visitors.

Secure your stay before someone else does.

Book now at www.banubanu.com⁠

08/07/2026

The magic doesn’t end when the last boat departs.

It begins……

Unwind with sunset drinks, a chef-prepared dinner, and the peaceful beauty of Banubanu after hours.