Barramundi and Bluewater Safaris

2010 Barra to Sailfish & Bluewater Safaris (May-November)  bookings now available here.

2011 Barra Run Off (Feb to May) Safari Dates and Bookings now available.

New! Read Jack Scrines account of a 5 day Barra and Bluewater Safari

Taking an extended Safari means more quality fishing time, with less time spent travelling to the fishing spots.

Sailfish Bonanza in Darwin Waters

In these Barramundi and Bluewater Safaris we fish the saltwater tidal streams of the Finnis River catching the tremendous fighting, lure spitting, tail wagging Saltwater Barra.

Plus spend a couple of days targeting a large variety of hard fighting bluewater reef fish which include the famous Jewfish, Snapper, Coral Trout, Red Emperor and the pelagic fish species such as Tuna, Mackerel, Queenfish and the Giant Trevally. Here we fish the great coastlines of Dundee Beach and Bynoe Harbour, their external Islands and Reefs, and the famous  Peron Islands.

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.

Mark Berg Fishing Addiction TV Show filming of his 10 species Challenge was a great success. We thank all that participated and assisted us in this. This Challenge will be aired on Foxtel’s Lifestyle Channel across Australia in January/February 2011. A shortened 3 minute version will be placed up on our website for all to see, once all filming has been edited etc and is provided to us from Mark Berg

Book Now, Groups 4-8-12 Wanted.

Typical Itinerary of a 5 Day Barra to Sailfish/Pelagics Bluewater Safari are:

• Fly in Day 2010

  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 2010
  

  Travel early (5am) to Sand Palms Motel and drop off bags. Pick up lunches and travel on to Dundee and complete full day Barra fishing chasing the almighty saltwater Barra, or bluewater and pelagic fishing depending on the tides and wind. Returning back to Dundee ramp approx 6pm clean & park boat and travel to Sand Palms Motel for rest, evening meal & overnight accommodation.

• 2^nd- 4^th Day 2010
  

  Up 5.30am early breakfast at 6am, travel to boat park prepare and launch boats at Dundee ramp and travel to the right spot to do Barra fishing, or chasing and pulling up the freight trains 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 Pelagic, like Spanish Mackerel, Queenfish and Long Tail Tuna. Depending on the tidal influence we normally return back to Boat Ramp approx 5 - 5.30pm. Return boat to private boat park, clean and prepare boat for next day. Travel back to Sand Palms Motel. 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

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

   

• 5^th Day 2010
  

  Up 5.30am early breakfast and out fishing, returning back to Dundee ramp approx 3pm. Clean & pack up boat and drive back to Darwin’s Barra Base. Rest, drink & prepare for evening meal where awards for fishing excellence will be handed out. Sleep at Darwin’s Barra Base B & B, and or catch the midnight flight home (flights arranged by self). Pack up frozen fish caught in approved flight boxes for air transport and gain taxi to airport.

• 6^th Day or Stay on @ B&B
  

  Depart Darwin flights arranged by self (times TBA). Pack up fish in fish approved transport boxes for flight home. Free transfer to Airport if during daylight hours. Or stay on at Darwin’s Barra Base B&B and sightsee Darwin & tropical NT. Please book all extra accommodation if you are intending on staying on after the Safari.

Barra Run Off Fishing Safaris
February to May 2011

Experience the thrill of catching Australia’s premier sportsfish – the Barramundi. To seek out the big Barra, you will fish the best fishing spots of the Mary river system. The run off fishing at Shady Camp is world famous, so experience the thrill that many clients had during the run off in 2005,6, 7,8 & 9  Also offered are 3, 4, or 5 Day Fishing Safaris in the Daly River system and extended Safaris in the remote  Adelaide and Finniss River Systems.

 

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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)

Book Now, Groups 4-8-12 Wanted.

It Will Be Fantastic Fishing in 2010 as Usual.

For Details and Itinery click the Safaris below;

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.

One client George Proos caught 115cm 55pound Barra on his first day at Shady Camp.
George Proos said " it was a truly memorable day out, not only did Allan take us to places at Shady Camp that provided at least 2 Barra catches for each of the group - 90% of who had never been Barra fishing before! I had the added bonus of having the honour of joining the metre club - a sensational feeling of achievement.
Everyone that was on the trip still talks about it as the best thing we have ever done together and now want to do a 2 - 3 day camp. Thanks again Allan for making it such a fantastic day and exceeding all our expectations."

Extended Fishing Safaris provide better value

Sumptuous breakfasts, lunches and evening meals. Bar facilities available, plus swimming pool & BBQ facilities. Tours can be tailored for the sole angler -- up to four anglers per boat.