Welcome to Darwins Barra Base, your Darwin Fishing Centre for Barramundi and Barra & Bluewater Safaris in the NT.

Stepping Out- Katies Fishing Video
2012 Barra Run Off Safari dates now available
(February to May 2012)
2012 Barra to Sailfish & Bluewater Safaris dates now available
(May to November)

119cm Barra
This was Marja's maiden voyage to the Top End, on a Barra Fishing Safari, and it just goes to show that you can achieve anything if you really want to and you have the best guides to assist you.
You just can't keep a good and determined woman down!!
A breast cancer survivor, Marja was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1994 and has recently had deep brain stimulation surgery - a new technology that is giving Parkie sufferers a new lease on life.
She is a keen sportswoman having played cricket up until 2004 and plays competitive golf 3 times a week at her home club of Box Hill in Victoria.
When she landed the monster 119cm fish, she remarked to a roar of laughter from the crew, and clapping from many other recreational boats around them, "It did pull a bit!"
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To Allan & Heather; Great Trip; great organising; thoroughly recommend to anyone. Hopefully see you next year. - Graeme Hollands.

Paul Whitaker landed this 125cm giant barra
See
more photos here.

A Darwins Barra Base guide and Claire with her 60lb Barramundi.
Our Guides Have helped many people experience the thrill of landing a Metre Long barramundi over the past few years. See our record of catches here.
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Corroboree Billabong provides an irresistable challenge
for fishermen chasing fighting barra. Even while arms and wrists ache from the fight, there is only one thing to say; "I will return" Read the Corroboree Billabong challenge here. |
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Scott
Thomas from Fishing World was on the Darwins Barra Base
boat to witness the fight first hand. Read his full report here or in Fishing World Magazine As Scott says "...the Top End truly is the home of the giant barramundi." |
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Jarrod Day
landed in Darwin on one of the coldest days on record and faced the
challenge of Barramundi fishing in cool-water conditions. Read his tips and how he overcame the challenge to land some great Barra in cool water. |
Nearby
there are literally hundreds of great fishing spots,
including the incredible saltwater arms of Shoal Bay, Bynoe and Darwin
Harbours. The sensational bluewater fishing at the nearby Vernon
Islands is world famous.
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their barramundi fishing: Corroboree,
Hardies Lagoon of the Mary River , to mention just a few. And the big
saltwater rivers: the Daly, Shady Camp and the Adelaide and Finniss
Rivers (right)Mel Morris shows off a 106 cm Barra from Corroboree.Read more |
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Whether its Barramundi, Jewfish, reef fish, tangling with our mighty pelagics, or maybe just a few mudcrabs, this is the place to come.

Click here for more detailed information on why Darwins Barra Base prides itself in providing you the fishing and wildlife adventure of a lifetime.
Come and stay at our fantastic Bed & Breakfast and enjoy the best fishing the Top End can offer. Come play at our Casino, clubs, multitude of restaurants, or wander the exotic stalls at Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. Or just stay home and chill out in the pool.
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fishing in the Northern Territory and see the terrific fishing stories typical of an adventure with Darwin's Barra Base here |
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Fishing World Article October 21st, 2006 |
phone: +61 8 8945 0376
fax : +61 8 8945 0379
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Mark Berg Fishing TV Show was filmed with Darwins Barra Base over a 3 Day Safari 23-25 June 2010 for Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel viewed across Australia.
Call now onJune 2011
Increased Limit of 3 Barra per person per day for the Mary River, including Shady Camp, provided some great fishing this year.
Booking seats now will avoid missing a
place on a 2012 Barra Run Off Safari with Darwins Barra Base. Now four great purpose
built boats allow more people to experience the fantastic barramundi
fishing available during the February to May Barra Run Off season in
the Northern Territory. Read more...
Your hosts – Heather and Allan Beale have lived in Darwin for over two decades. They know the Territory and pride themselves on making every visitor feel a special part of their family.