Welcome to Darwins Barra Base, your Darwin Fishing Centre for Barramundi and Barra & Bluewater Safaris in the NT.
2010 Barra to Sailfish & Bluewater Safaris (May-November) bookings now available here.
2011 Barra Run Off Safari dates now available
Discounted Special for Month of OctoberAll 2-5 Days Barra to Sailfish Pelagics Bluewater Fishing Safaris (BSPBFS) at Dundee discounted to $550 per person per day, (All meals and accommodation included). "Fantastic Price Book Early Book Now" |

Metre Barra
(left) Congratulations to Bob Kinghorn in winning champion Fisho and landing that massive Metre-plus Barra.
Great start for 2010. Well Done Bob.
"Great time & you showed us where the Big Fish were. The experience was worth every bit and the guides were very good and helpful. Thank you to all that had any input to our few days." - Noodles.
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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 |
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phone: +61 8 8945 0376
fax : +61 8 8945 0379
email: Click
here to email Darwin's Barra Base.
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May 2010
Booking seats now will avoid missing a place on a 2011 Barra Run Off Safari with Darwins Barra base. Now three great purpose built boats allows more people to experience the fantastic barramundi fishing available during the February to May Barra Run Off season in the Northern Territory.read more...
Jan 31st 2010
Mark Berg Fishing TV Show to be filmed over 3 Day Safari 23-25 June 2010. This will be aired on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel across Australia. Be part of the action, we are taking bookings now for a group of 4 persons on the second boat. Full Safari Start dates here..
Call us on (08) 89450376
2011 Run Off
The ultimate Barra Fishing Safari, based on a Mothership at the mouth of the Mary River, provides 5 OR 6 days of fishing most people only dream about. 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.