Darwin Harbour Fishing Office

½ Day Harbour Fishing.  This trip is now 5hours in duration giving you more added value for the same price.
Departs twice daily;
Morning departure @ 0530 am.
Afternoon departure @ 1130 am.
You'll fish Darwin Harbour around the historical wrecks and tropical reefs teeming with marine life using the best top quality Shimano and Diawa rods and reels. Hop on board Reefmaster a 46ft Randell, a very comfortable and largest half day charter boat on the Harbour.
This superb 1/2 day fishing charter, departs twice daily on the pristine Darwin Harbour where you will fish around historical wrecks and tropical reefs. you will target fish species such as Snapper, Black Jewfish, Spanish Mackerel and mixed reef fish, whilst enjoying fresh prawns, cheese, biscuits and a delicious BBQ of steak and salad sandwich on the lunch time charter and bacon and eggs on the morning trips, also cook up some of the catch of the day on the B.B.Q. you cant get any fresher than that.

Price: $145 p/p for 5 Hours of Darwin harbour fishing at it's best!
Children 12 and under: $95
Seniors card accepted: 5% discount $137.75
Sole Charter up to 13 pax: $1,755
Sole Charter up to 17 pax: $2,295
Sole Charter up to 18 pax: $2,430

Inclusions: Quality Rods & Reels, Bait & Ice / Tea & Coffee / BBQ steak and salad sandwich and  fresh Prawns, cheese and biscuits / Iced Water / Iced eskys for BYO Alcohol & Soft drink.

Vessel: 'Reefmaster' a very stable 46ft Randall that is fitted with a fully shaded canopy over ample deck space with a B.B.Q. and an on board toilet. Reefmaster is the Largest and most stable 1/2 Day boat that Darwin has to offer. We can also offer island Sleina a 52ft West Coaster or Fortitude a 65ft Conquest.

Departure/Pickup Instructions: 0530 Morning trip departs from Buzz cafe in Cullen Bay, the 1130am trip departs from Cullen Bay ferry terminal.  Please be there 15 minutes before departure time.
Suitable for: All fishing enthusiasts - from beginners to the most experienced angler. Great for team building or family and children.
We are the main contact point for large corporate groups wishing to do team build trips on the Darwin Harbour. "Fortitude" is surveyed for 49 passengers in the harbour and 25 passengers offshore.

More: Fish in approx 30 meters of water on the swing of the tide for the best fishing action fish target species are Black jewfish, Golden Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and mixed reef fish.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Nil cancellation fee if cancelled prior to 7 days.
50% cancellation fee between 7 days and 24hrs prior to departure.
100% cancellation fee if cancelled within 24hours or you fail to board.

Full Day Offshore Deep Sea Fishing
Departs daily @ 0530 from Buzz cafe.
A fantastic day trip offshore includes a full day of reef fishing up to 30 nm out to sea. Your day begins on Island Selina a 50ft New west Coaster at 05:30am departure from Buzz Cafe in Cullen Bay and returning at 4:00 pm we head south west whilst enjoying a cooked breakfast of bacon and eggs. Travel is to some of Darwins favourite offshore reefs teaming with marine life. We anchor on various different reefs throughout the day which may include areas like Fenton Patches, Pinnacles, Middle Reef Loee Patches, Fish Reef, Bass Reef or North Gutter.
Lunch is a cold meat and crisp salad smorgasboard prepared fresh on board, snacks are available during the day.
Fish for Giant Trevally, Black Jewfish, Golden Snapper, Spangled Emperor, Coral Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia and Tuna. Your experienced and friendly crew are always on hand to assist with all your needs from baiting the hook to to cleaning your fish. The fish you catch is available for you to take home filleted and within the NT bag limits.
 

Price: $265 p/p adult (no child rates available)

Sole Charter rates: 13 passengers $3,315  full day
Sole Charter rates: 17 passengers $4,335 full day
Sole Charter rates: 17 passengers $4,590 full day

Inclusions: Quality Shimano, or Diawa Rods & Reels  Bait & Ice, Tea/Coffee, all meals (cooked breakfast, morning tea,smorgasbord lunch and afternoon tea), Iced Water, all fish cleaned & prepared ready to take home, Iced eskys for BYO Alcohol & Soft drink.

Vessel: 'Island Selina' a very stable 52ft West Coaster that is fitted with a fully shaded canopy over ample deck space with a B.B.Q. and an on board toilet. Island Selina is the Largest and most stable Full Day Day boat that Darwin has to offer. We can also offer Reefmaster a 46ft Randall or Fortitude a 65ft Conquest.

Departure/Pickup Instructions: 0530 Morning trip departs from Buzz cafe in Cullen Bay. Please be there 15 minutes before departure time.

Suitable for: All fishing enthusiasts - from beginners to the most experienced angler.

Areas fished: Fenton Patches, Charles point, Fish Reef, Lorna Shoals, Pinnacles, Bass Reef, North Gutter and South gutter are some of the areas our Darwin fishing charter  may visit during the day. The areas we fish are dependent on the tides at the time.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Nil cancellation fee if cancelled prior to 7 days.
50% cancellation fee between 7 days and 24hrs prior to departure.
100% cancellation fee if cancelled within 24hours or you fail to board.

1 Day Barramundi Fishing Safaris

Price: $360 p/p adult.

soleCharter maximum 4 pax $1,400

The Top End can provide a fantastic one day barramundi fishing trip. Your guide will collect you from your Darwin accommodation in the early morning, you will then enjoy a comfortable 2 hour drive in a modern 4x4 air conditioned Toyota to the fishing location.

You may fish at any one of the following locations depending on where the fish are biteing best:
 

• Shady Camp, Mary River National Park.
• Tommy cut and Sandpan creeks.
• Corroberee Billabongs
• Adelaide River
• Finnis River or Daly river.

Your main target is the Northern Territory Barramundi and the rivers and billabongs are also home to Saratoga, Tarpon and Fork Tailed Catfish. Also keep your eyes peeled for Saltwater Crocodiles, Buffaloes, Feral Pigs and Sea Eagles, Jabiru's, Brolga's and many other birds of prey on this one day tour. You will be returned to your accommodation by 6pm that same day.
Maximum 3 to 4 passengers per boat
For larger groups many vessels are available on request

Cost: $350 p/p

Includes: Lunch, morning and afternoon tea and non-alcoholic drinks provided. All Rods & Reels and tackle provided. BYO alcohol will be placed in eskies under ice for clients.

Need to bring: Sunglasses, a wide brimmed hat, sun & insect repellant, camera/video. Light, long sleeved shirt and pants will provide extra comfort.

 

2 Days 2 nights Live Aboard - The Ultimate Fishing Adventure

Available every Friday at 8pm or by Request. individual or group bookings accepted.
Night 1: Meet and greet at 8pm for a 9pm departure from Cullen Bay. Travel over night on "Island Selina" in airconditioned bunks to the fishing grounds of Flat Top Banks, Perron Islands or the Tiwi Islands, the area fished depends on the tides and time of the year, we will take you to the best fishing grounds available.
Day 1: Arrive early at your destination, the crew will wake you at first light with the smell of bacon and eggs in the air and move a short distance to set the anchor and start an exciting day of fishing.
There will be over 30 different species of fish caught on this 2 day trip, which may include Black Jewfish, large and small mouthed Nanagi, Coral Trout, Golden Snapper, Spangled Emperor GT's and different Indonesian species of Snapper.
Day 2: Up early for another day of exciting fishing, we depart for Darwin around lunch time doing some trolling for Spanish Mackerel and Sail fish. arrive at Cullen Bay 4pm on the Sunday.

TO BOOK PLEASE CALL OR BOOK ONLINE (08) 8941 6122 OR EMAIL info@darwinfishingoffice.com for availability. 
Be at Cullen Bay at 7pm for loading and a 8pm departure. You will return Sunday at 4pm.

Inclusions: all meals cooked and prepared on board by the crew throughout the trip, quality rods & reels, all tackle, bait & ice, airconditioned accommodation, all sleeping gear, pillows, towels & linen, all day tea/coffee & soft drink, iced water, all fish cleaned & prepared ready to take home, iced eskys for alcohol.

Send your fish home: Airline approved boxes on request to take your fish home on the air flight as checked in luggage.

What you need to bring: Personal toiletries, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and a change of clothes. BYO acohol, this can be arranged for delivery to the boat through Darwin Fishing Office prior to the charter departing.

On the Flat Top Banks trips we will also introduce you to some rare Indonesian varieties and some real fighters such as the Giant Reef Jack & Red Jew all of which are just a small range of species that inhabit these pristine Top End waters.

Vessel: This trip is can be operated with our Luxury fitted out Island Selina which sleeps a maximum of 8 passengers, or "FORTITUDE" Which is our newest arrival, an extremely well appointed 65ft Conquest which now operates our extended charters ranging from 2-5 days or longer for sole charters.
 She comes complete with air conditioned bunk beds and can sleep 12 passengers plus crew, a fully equipped kitchen, hot water amenities plus two leather lounge saloon areas. With 1,000 hp cat engine, it doesn't take long before your 100 nautical miles offshore and fishing abundant reefs.
Cost per individual person $1100

Sole Charter: 8 passengers $8,000 - Island Selina
Sole Charter: 12 passengers $12,100 - Fortitude
 

 

2013- 2 Day Ultimate Fishing Adventures                                  # beds

March	Departs Fridays or by Request	full	March	Departs Fridays or by Request
April	18th April	FULL	April	Departs Fridays or by Request	8 Berths
May	2nd May	1 Berths	May	Departs Fridays or by Request	8 Berths
June	6th June 13th june 20th June 28th June	1 full 9  6 Berths	June	Departs Fridays or by Request	8 8 12 8
July	12th July 19th July 26th July	9 12 12 berths	July	Departs Fridays or by Request	12  12 12
August	2nd Aug 16th aug	FULL 12 berths	August	Departs Fridays or by Request	8 12
September	6th Sept  13th 20th 27th Sept	8 8  8  8 Berths	September	Departs Fridays or by Request	8 Berths
October	4th oct 11th oct 18th oct 25th oct	8 8 8 8 berths	October	Departs Fridays or by Request	8 Berths
November	1st nov 8th nov 15th nov 22nd nov 29th nov	8 8 8 8 8 Berths	November	Departs Fridays or by Request	8 Berth
December	6th dec 13th dec	8 8 Berths	December	Departs Fridays or by Request	8 Berths

BOOKING/CANCELLATION POLICY

Booking Policy
20% deposit required to confirm the booking. Balance to be paid 60 days prior to departure date.

Cancellation Policy
Nil cancellation fee however a 5% administration fee may apply if cancelled at 60 days in advance..
50% cancellation fee applies if cancelled within 60 days.
100% cancellation fee applies if cancelled with 7days or you fail to board.
Darwin Reef n Wrecks reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice.

5 Days 5 nights Barramundi & Blue Water Extended Live Aboard.

Live on board "Fortitude" our luxury Mother ship, anchored in calm water at the mouth of the rivers we are right on the fishing grounds and no more travelling for 3 days. Our guides are well experienced in barramundi game fishing and will take you along the river systems fishing for the famous Barramundi and threadfin Salmon.

Fortitude comes with 3 barra boats and guides, can sleep 12 passengers plus crew in air/con bunks.

Individual or Group bookings are available all year except January and February due to monsoonal rains.

Inclusions: all meals cooked and prepared onboard by the cook. Quality Shimano and Diawa rods & reels, plus bait casters for esturine fishing; All tackle bait & Ice; all sleeping gear pillows, linen, towel and blankets; all day tea/coffee & soft drink, iced water; all fish cleaned & prepared ready to take home, airline approved fish boxes available at an extra cost; iced eskys for alcohol; three barra boats and experienced guides.

"Fortitude" our Luxury Mother ship: Fortitude is a first class luxury and well maintained vessel with a fully shaded walk around deck and Fly bridge, which is surveyed for up to 200 NM offshore. Parties are to a maximum of 11 persons and each will have an air conditioned bunk with bedding and towels provided. Showers are hot fresh water. Your crew will prepare superb meals, comfortable seating to relax, or chat and have a drink with friends whilst travelling. Fortitude is fitted with all the safety gear, the latest marine technology plasma TV, Internet and Satelite phone. A de-salination plant ensures plenty of fresh water on board for those hollywood showers, and all modern amenities. Fortitude is available for sole charters on demand, the vessel can sleep 12 passengers in single bunks, with 3 barra boats.

The crew:  fully qualified skipper's and crew have many years experience fishing these waters and they are always on hand to assist, they pride themselves on providing a Darwin fishing experience never to be forgotten. 

Barramundi: The Barramundi is Australia's premier freshwater/estuarine sports fish and the Northern Territory is home to this unique fighting fish.

For 5 Day Trips: Travis Bancroft your owner operator skipper and his experienced crew will take you on our mother ship Fortitude to reach some exclusive & remote areas of the Top Ends coast. You will travel past the Perron Islands and Cape Ford to the mouth of the Moil River, or up towards the Arnhem land coast fishing the Mini Mini system and beyond.

Target fish species: On the return journey to Darwin fish the reefs of the Perron Islands for Black Jewfish, Coral Trout, Golden Snapper, Cod, Spanish Mackerel, Red Emperor, Robinsons Deep Sea Bream and other mixed reef species.
 

What you need to bring: Personal toiletries, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera ( 240 volt power available on board) and a change of clothes. BYO alcohol, this can be arranged through Darwin Fishing Office prior to the charter.

Full day to day itinerary available: please contact Darwin Fishing Office for more details.

More: Mother ship accommodation allows you to fish some of the Territories famous run off locations without the need for extensive daily travel, increasing your fishing time and providing new exciting options.

Cost: $4,000 per person.
Sole Charter: 12 passengers $48,000
Tell us what day you want to go and we will organise a trip to suit your time frame.

Get a group together for the trip of a life time the barra fishing is good all year round.
   

2013 - 5 Day Barramundi & Bluewater (Run Off)

January			July	By Request
February			August	26th August	12 berths
March		Berths	September	2nd September	12 berths
		Berths	October	1st October	9 Berths
April		Berths	November	By Request
		Berths	December	By Request
	15th April	FULL
	24th April	FULL
May	1st May	FULL
	7th May	FULL
	13th May	FULL
	20th May	FULL
	26th May	FULL
June	1st June	FULL
	9th June	12 Berths
	15th June	5 Berths
	29th June	12 Berths

 

If Barramundi is not what you are looking for and you prefer fishing for magnificent Bluewater species then our 5 Day Extended Live Aboard to the Timor Boxes may be more to your liking. Simply click on the Book Now Button here to see more information...




Inclement Weather:
The skipper has the final say if trip is to be cancelled due to bad weather.   Bookings can be transferred to another day and time or 100% refund.
BOOKING/CANCELLATION POLICY

Booking Policy
20% deposit required to confirm the booking. Balance to be paid 60 days prior to departure date.

Cancellation Policy
Nil cancellation fee however a 5% administration fee may apply if cancelled at 60 days in advance.
50% cancellation fee applies if cancelled within 30 days.
100% cancellation fee applies if cancelled with 7days or you fail to board.
Darwin reef n wrecks reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice.

Night Darwin Harbour Fishing 

Price: $165 p/p  for 5 Hours of deep water Darwin harbour fishing at it's best!
No child rates 
Seniors card accepted: 5% discount $156.75
Sole Charter up to 13 pax: $2,015
Sole charter up to 17pax: $2,635

Watch the sun set into the waters of the Timor sea on a balmy tropical night whilst fishing for Black jewfish, Golden Snapper and mixed reef fish. Enjoy fresh prawns, cheese, cabana and biscuits, savour a BBQ steak and salad sandwich all prepared fresh on board by your crew.

Fish may be released or filleted for you to take home.

Inclusions: Quality rods & reels (on a replace if lost basis), bait & ice; cook your catch onboard; BBQ & fresh prawns, nibbles, Iced Water, iced eskys for BYO alcohol & soft drink.

Vessel: "Island Selina" is our latest arrival, a luxury 50 ft New West Coaster, this vessel is well equipped for day trips offshore and is a fast comfortable boat that is surveyed for 36 passengers cruising in the Darwin Harbour and 17 passengers fishing .

Departure/Pickup Instructions: Departs from Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal at 4;30 pm returns at 930pm.

Suitable for: All fishing enthusiasts - from beginners to the most experienced angler. Great for team building or family and children.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Nil cancellation fee if cancelled within 7 days.
100% cancellation fee if cancelled within 24hours or you fail to board.