The guesthouse is surrounded with gardens and pools. 50'000 ha of beautiful ranging tropical bush and parkland. Rich native fauna and bird life. The FWT holds many secrets and surprises such as the one remaining ghost bat colony in the world, hidden in the famous Kohinoor Gold mine, the fantastic bowers of the bower bird, amazing rock formations and many others. Visitors can also visit the Station yards where they will see young foals, water buffalos and other animals. In this safe place native animals and horses live together in peace.

Visitors will discover three attractive guesthouses set in beautiful landscaped gardens. The rooms are very comfortable and well equipped for the visitors' needs. At Franz Weber's Bonrook Resort, rooms are facing the picturesque beauty of the tropical gardens. Your stay at Franz Weber's Bonrook resort is a contribution to this unique sanctuary for the Australian Brumbies.

The Only Wild Horse Sanctuary in Australia For horse and animal lovers, the Franz Weber Territory is the ideal place. Visitors can enjoy trail riding and picnic rides and watch the wild horses running free. Horse riding lessons are available by the Station’s experienced staff. Near the enchanting Cullen River and alongside several billabongs is our overnight camp where, after a 3.5 hour horse ride from the Station’s stables, guests will enjoy dining and sleeping under millions of stars. The Franz Weber Territory is the only place in Australia where visitors can watch wild horses living in freedom and safety and discover their secret ways and laws.

"The Living" Our services are highly rated around the region. All rooms have their own beautiful bathroom, air conditioning, ceiling fan, tea and coffee facility and private veranda. Other services include: Delicious Breakfast-Buffet (not included in the room-rate); Laundry Service Transfers to and from Darwin airport/ Katherine airport/ Pine Creek bus station; 4WD-tours

"The Pavilion Restaurant" Excellent a-la-carte cuisine. Our restaurant is featured in the renowned « Australian & New Zealand Gourmet Traveller Guide » and is Gold Plate Award Finalist 1999. Our wine cellar offers a wide selection of the best Australian wines. "The Conferences" We are a well established holiday destination and conference venue, Christmas and wedding functions and accommodation packages also available. For larger groups we offer the use of the entire resort and its facilities exclusively for the duration of the conference/seminar. Partners of those attending conferences and seminars can take advantage of the resorts regular activities and facilities. Early morning or late afternoon horse riding, bush walking or just lazing around the pool with a cocktail. For more information regarding costs and venue facilities & equipment please contact us.

"The Lounge Bar and Pool Bar" Visitors can relax in air conditioned comfort, play a game of pool, enjoy a quiet drink in the lounge bar or lap up the sun with a cool drink beside the pool.

"The Pleasures" The Resort has two in-ground swimming pools with spas, and offers playground activities for children. For the special pleasure of guests: bush bikes, bush walking tracks, bird watching... sunset champagne, barbecuing, dancing under the stars. Copyright ©2000 Franz

"The Team" Swiss manager Thomas Scherraus is a graduate of the Swiss Hotel Management School of Lucerne. He works in perfect harmony with his team, an enthusiastic, friendly and professional group Australians. Chef Brett Sutton is always thinking up new and exciting menus and creates the most delicious dishes with herbs and vegetables grown in the gardens of the resort and with spices and flavours typical of the Northern Territory. Copyright ©2000 Franz Weber's Bonrook Resort