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Allan's Barra


Brazier Barramundi


Yates Barra


Darwin Sailfish


Jarrod Day Barra


Claire barramundi


Darwins Barra Base

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 October


All 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-plus barramundi
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.

Matt Flyn reports big barra still biting in September
safari Fishing

Matt Flyn reports big barra still biting in September
Barramundi


To Allan & Heather; Great Trip; great organising; thoroughly recommend to anyone. Hopefully see you next year. - Graeme Hollands.


Fishing writer Jarrod Day visited again to chase barramundi, sailfish & pelagics and sent us some great photos of his catches.
Read his Barramundi Fishing report to see why the NT is known for the wide variety of fishing avaiable.

Giant Barramundi from Shady camp
Paul Whitaker landed this 125cm giant barra
See more photos here.


Claire's Barramundi

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.


Shady camp Barramundi
Barramundi
Shady_Camp_Barra
Barramundi


Fishing World Magizine 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.
Fishing World Magizine 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."
Adventure Angler 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.

Darwins Barra Base is a purpose built Guided Fishing Lodge with accommodation right in the heart of Darwin. It is also a fantastic Bed & Breakfast called Beales Bedfish & Breakfast, conveniently situated within  a couple of minutes of the International Airport and only 10 minutes from the city.

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.

As well there are the billabongs, world famous for 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
106cm barramundi

Whether its Barramundi, Jewfish, reef fish, tangling with our mighty pelagics, or maybe just a few mudcrabs, this is the place to come.

Darwins Barra Base has four modern boats designed for Top End fishing.
Darwins Barra Base has four modern boats designed for Top End fishing.

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.

1 metre Barramundi
1 metre Barramundi
A photo
every fisherman would love.

1.11 metre Barramundi
1.11 metre Barramundi
Geoff & Erin H. with their trophy photo
on 15 Feb 07. Read more about it here

Enjoy fishing in the Northern Territory
and see the terrific fishing stories typical of an adventure with Darwin's Barra Base here

Fishing World Magizine

Fishing World Article

October 21st, 2006
Fishing World writer Mick Fletoridis spent a day at Corroboree Billabong in the Northern Teritory fishing for barramundi from Allan Beales's purpose built plate boats.
Read more ...



Click here to see more exciting videos
of fishing in the Top End


Darwins Barra Base Home Contact Information;

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FREE CALL: 1800 777 420

mail : 2 Todd Crescent Malak NT 0812
phone: +61 8 8945 0376
fax : +61 8 8945 0379
email: Click here to email Darwin's Barra Base.

Catch metre-plus barramundi
Darwin Barramundi

Safari Specials

Book Now
June to Nov 2010
Great Bluewater Safaris chasing Barra, Pelagics and Sailfish.
call Heather now on
1800 777 420
for the best times still available.
Click here for full contact details

Video of barramundi fishing with Mark Berg on a Darwins Barra Base Safari
Barra Run Off Fishing Video



Professional Video
of your Safari

Video of barramundi fishing by Charlie Micallef
Barra Safari Video

Long time fisherman and media professional, Charlie Micallef is available to produce a top quality video recording of your fishing adventures in the NT.
Details here...




2011 Barra Run Off Safaris

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...

Latest News

Barra & Sailfish Safari

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


Barra Mothership Safari

Mary River Mothership

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...

Allan and Heather Beale

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.