Barra Run Off Fishing

Enjoy Barra Run Off Fishing with Darwins Barra Base experienced guides fishing for metre plus barramundi at Shady Camp, Corroboree Billabong and other NT rivers.

Top End Barramundi Fishing Holiday

February-May  2011

Darwin's Barra Base is pleased to announce an extensive range
of 3,4,5 & 6 day Barramundi Fishing Safaris for the 2011 Run Off Season.

These safaris have been carefully designed to take advantage of tides and wet season run off water to provide the most exciting fishing.

Read more about Run-Off Barramundi Fishing and why certain tides and conditions produce Peak Barramundi Fishing.

3,4,5 & 6 Day PEAK Barra Run Off Safaris 2011 Safari Start Dates and Availability as at 12th June 2010; Green blocks indicate Neap Tides,  Blue blocks Spring Tides ( Mouseover the start dates if you can't see the colours) February Shady Camp Avl March Shady Camp Avl April Shady Camp Avl May/June Finnis River Barra to Sailfish Avl 5 Day Start: 11th Neap--Shady 12 4-5 Day Start: 5th Spring--Shady 16 5 Day Start: 4th Mothership 6 4 Day Start: 3rd Spring--Shady 12 3 Day Start: 12th Neap-Shady 12 3-5 Day Start: 12th Neap--Shady 16 5 Day Start: 4th Spring Shady 8 4 Day Barra to Sailfish Start: 9th May Neap--Finniss /Dundee 12 5 Day Start: 19th Spring--Shady 16 3 Day Start: 15th Neap--Shady 8 3-4 Day Start: 11th Shady or Finnisss 16 3 Day Barra to Sailfish Start: 13th May Neap--Finniss /Dundee 12 3 Day Start: 26th Neap--Shady 16 5 Day Start: 19th Mothership 8 6 Day Start: 17th Mothership 4 4 Day Barra Run Off Start 18th Spring--Shady 12 5 Day Start: 26th Neap--Shady 16 5 Day Start: 20th Spring--Shady 8 5 Day Start:18th Spring--Shady 8 4 Day Barra to Sailfish Start: 24th May Neap--Finniss /Dundee 12 5 Day Start: 27th Neap--Shady 16 3-5 Day Start: 25th Neap--Finniss 16 5 Day Barra safari Start 26th Neap--Finniss 8 3 Day Start: 28th Spring--Shady 16 4-5 Day Barra to Sailfish Start: 28th May Neap--Finniss /Dundee 12 2010 seats still available for Barra Safaris at Finniss River from 19th April to end of June 2010 Click here for Finniss Safari Itinerary Barra to Sailfish Bluewater Safaris at Dundee also available from May 1st to November 2010 Click here for Barra to Sailfish & Pelagics Bluewater Itinerary Green numeral (12) indicates seats available. Orange ( 2 ) indicates limited seats on existing safaris. Red Zero (0)indicates fully booked Can cater up to 12 Person Fishing Safari Group anytime if needed. (4 per boat)

For Details and Itinerary check the Safaris below;

Book Now, Groups 4-8-12 Wanted.

It Will Be Fantastic Fishing in 2011 as Usual.

Taking an extended Safari means more quality fishing time, with less time spent travelling to the fishing. Enjoy great Cabin Style Accommodation at lodges close to remote Safari Fishing destinations to make the most of your time fishing and relaxing. Catering for groups of 12,8,4,couples and individuals Contact Darwins Barra Base now to secure your safari; 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 for our new contact page

A Darwin Barra Base guide helps client Claire and her friend hold a 60lb Barramundi

First Barramundi !        129cm for Danny Kelf

Russell Ferguson's 108cm Barramundi

To Access these Safaris please click here to contact us ASAP to ensure you gain the best tides and times for the month of your choosing by booking now.

See details on why Darwins Barra Base Safaris will give and your friends
the Fishing Adventure of a lifetime, Click here

Typical Itinerary Details of a 5 Day Barra Run Off Fishing Safari are:

• Fly in Day 2011

  Depart Home state flights arranged by self (times TBA). Arrive Darwin and transfer to Darwin’s Barra Base B & B. Courtesy Bus pick up from airport free if arrive before 7.30pm, if after get a taxi to 2 Todd Cres Malak. Our rates include first night accommodation at Darwins Barra Base for repeat business groups and new groups of 4 or more, otherwise it's at normal room rates.

• 1^st Day 2011
  

  Travel early to Mary River - Shady Camp and complete full day Barra fishing with Darwin’s Barra Base chasing the almighty Saltwater Barra. Approx 5.30pm park boat and move to Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge for swim, relaxation, evening meal & overnight accommodation.

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  Fantastic Fishing in Great Guide Boats with Experienced Guides
  in comfortable Accommodation.

   

• 2^nd-4^th Day 2011
  

  Up approx 5.30am early breaky and out early to get to the right spot to do that Barra fishing, or chasing and pulling up the freight train of the sea those metre-plus Black Jewfish, or pulling up 7-8Kg Golden Snappers. Most just smile their heads off whilst holding up 30lb, 40lb, or 50lb plus Big Slapper Barramundi’s. Depending on the tidal influence we normally return back to Boat Ramp approx 6 pm. Clean and prepare boat for next day, travel back to Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge. Down a couple of coldies at the bar, shower, rest up or go for a swim. Take in the evening meal, have a few drinks & sleep.

• 5^th Day 2011
  

  Up approx 5.30am, pack up clothing pack bags and leave cabins, place luggage in storage. Early breakfast and out fishing, returning back to Boat Ramp approx 3pm clean & refuel boat etc. Travel to Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge approx 4 pm. Pay accounts and return to Darwin’s Barra Base B&B. Unpack car, swim, rest drink and prepare for evening meal where individual awards are issued.

• 5^th - 6^thDay 2011
  

  Fly out midnight of 5th Day or stay over for 6th Day at B&B and have day off (sleep in & relax) – own arrangements around Darwin, fly back to home state or stay at our B&B and sight see our Northern Territory (flights arranged by self).

Please note that the actual fishing destination for the Barra Run Off Fishing Safari is normally completed at the Mary River System, however we go where the fish are biting best and this may mean moving to the Finniss River or Daly River. 

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.