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Finniss River Fishing Safari

Join a Finniss River Fishing Safari with Darwin's Barra base to experience Barramundi fishing in Outback Australia.

Fly In / 10 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. First night accommodation at B&B is at normal room rates, unless this is a repeat fishing group booking, and then it is free, courtesy of Darwin Barra Base.

 

Finnis River Fishing 2010 Start Dates & Availability

1^st Day /10 Travel early to Dundee – Drop bags off at Motel/Lodge if room available, load the boat at Dundee Boat Ramp & wait for tractor launch. Travel down the 15Klm coast to the remote Finniss River & complete full day Barra fishing chasing the almighty Saltwater Barra. Threadfin Salmon, and Black Jewfish. First half hour of fishing is training and development preparing the clients for possibly their first Barra hook up and landing. Morning tea, lunches, soft drinks, and all fishing equipment supplied (On a you break it or loose it you replace it basis). After many hook ups and landings at approx 5.00pm we head back to Dundee Boat Ramp, Clean and prepare boat for the next days fishing and move to Motel/Lodge for swim, relaxation, evening meal & overnight accommodation.

2^{nd &} 4^th Day / 10 Up approx 5.30am early breakfast, prepare boat for tractor launch 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 5.30pm. Clean and prepare boat for next day, travel back to Motel/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.

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

 

 

5^th Day / 10 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. Move to Motel/Lodge approx 4 pm. Pay accounts, pick up frozen fish catch and bags 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^th Day / 10 Fly out midnight of 5^th Day or stay over for 6^th 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).

2,3,4,5 & 6 Day  Barra Fishing Safaris 2010 Safari Start Dates and Availability as at 22nd February 2010; Green blocks indicate Neap Tides,  Blue blocks Spring Tides April Finniss River & Shady Camp Avl May Finniss River & Shady Camp Avl June & July Finniss River Avl August & September Finnis River Avl 7 DBSPBFS Start: 21stApril Finniss/ Dundee - 4 Day Barra Start: 4th May Finniss River - 3-4 Day Barra Start: 4th June Finniss River 8 3-5 Day Barra Start: 4th August Finniss River 8 3 Day Barra Start: 7th May Finniss River - 3-5 Day Barra Start: 18th Aug Finniss River 8 3 Day Barra Start: 22nd April Finniss River - - Day Barra Start 8th May Finniss River - 3-5 Day Barra Start: 22nd June Finniss River 8 3-5 Day Barra Start: 2nd Sept. 8 4 Day Barra 23rd April Triple Solo  Finnis River - 3 Day Barra Start: 15th May Shady Camp 8   3-5 Day Barra Start: 16th Sept. 8 4 Day Barra Start: 28th April Shady Camp - 3-5 Day Barra Start: 6th July Finniss River 8   3 Day Barra Start 29th April Shady Camp - 2 Day Barra Start: 25th May Finniss River 1 3-5 Day Barra Start: 20th July Finniss River 8 Barra safaris at Finnis River available from 19th April to August 2010 Click here for Finniss River Safari Itinerary Barra & Bluewater Safaris at Dundee also available from May 1st to November 2010 Click here for Barra & 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)

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