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Allan's Barra


Brazier Barramundi


Yates Barra


Darwin Sailfish


Jarrod Day Barra


Claire barramundi


Charlie Micallef
Fishing Videos

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


A short version of one of Charlies video's

Group bookings can have a permanent record of their trophies and adventures in the wilderness of the Top End throughout the duration of the safari.
Charlie uses Sony high-definition cameras, and your DVD will be on a 16.9 format, will run for approximately 30-40 minutes, enough time to relive all the action. Your Darwins Barra Base (Customer DVD ) comes in a specially designed cover, only available for Darwin's Barra Base Customers. And is signed by Allan Beale and Charlie Micallef

sailfish bonanza in Darwin waters
Sailfish Bonanza in Darwin Waters

When you land fish like this sailfish, or giant metre-plus barramundi, there's nothing like having a quality video to back up your bragging rights. :)

The video costs of $800 per Safari plus Charlies airfares from Melbourne , accommodation, food and drink (no alcohol) can be shared amongst the group.

Charlie Micallef is a Fishnet Proangler who has spent many years filming many people catching their fish of a lifetime. He has produced his own series of DVDs, "Savage Seas Adventures", and runs a fishing guide service where he also features this fantastic offer.

Make no mistake Charlie Micallef will capture the special moments of your day with Darwin's Barra Base.

For more information on Charlie Micallef and Savage Seas Adventures logon to www.savageseasadventures.com.au

Charlie Micallef
Charlie Micallef

Charlie has made a name for himself as a pro-reporter on Fishnet.com.au over the years and then turned his hand to making local fishing DVD's about snapper and gummy sharks. Recently he joined the ranks of Salty Dog Films. His underwater diving skills, camera experience and good old fashioned charisma make him a valuable asset to the fishing/media industry - both in front of and behind the camera.

Tune into Charlie on Friday morning's in Melbourne on 97.7FM and on Saturday morning, SEN 1116AM and on 94.7FM The Pulse and hear what's going on around the Port Phillip, Bass Strait and Western port


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

2,3,4 & 5 Day
Barra to Sailfish/Pelagics Bluewater Safaris


2010 Safari Start dates and availability as at 14 July 2010;

June Avl July Avl August Avl
5 Day
Start: 3rd
- 4 Day
Start: 3rd
- 4 Day
Start: 3rd
12
 2 Day
Start 5th  

   
2 Day
Start: 3rd
- 3 Day
Start: 7th
12

-
Day
Start: 5th
- 4 Day
Start: 17th
0
3 Day
Start: 9th
- 2 Day
Start: 10th
-




4 Day
Start: 19th
4
2 Day
Start: 21st      
3 Day - Start: 23rd
Mark Berg
TV Safari
- 2-4 Day
Start: 23rd
8
2-4 Day
Start: 21st
8


September Avl October Avl November Avl
5 Day Safari
Start: 2nd
5 3-5 Day Safari
Start: 1st
12 4 Day Safari
Start: 1st
8
5 Day Safari
Start: 5th

3
4 Day Safari
Start: 13th
12 3 Day Safari
Start:12th
8
2-4 Day Safari
Start: 14th
12 4 Day Safari
Start: 17th
12    
  
 
2-4 Day Safari
Start: 18th
12 3 Day Safari
Start: 18th
12 4 Day Safari
Start: 16
th
8
2-3 Day Safari
Start: 20th
12 4 Day Safari
Start: 30th
12

Green numeral (8) indicates seats available.

Orange ( 2 ) indicates limited seats on existing safaris.

Red Zero (0)indicates fully booked
Can cater up to 12 Pax Fishing Safari Group anytime if needed.


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 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

black spot bluewater fish 4 jewfish

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)

Darwins Barra Base Home Contact Information;

It may be a recent technical problem has prevented us receiving some emails.

If you have contacted us and not received a reply, please use
FREECALL 1800 777 420 to ensure your enquiry was received.

Thank You

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.