6 Day Darwin Barramundi Fishing Safari - Mothership Barra Run Off
2 or 3 persons sharing to make 4 (per person)
Adults $5,160.00
Organised Group of 4 persons (per person)
Adults $5,040.00
For an 8 person group (per person)
Adults $4,800.00
Description
This top end fishing holiday runs from 30th March to 4th April 2010 with the best spring tide dates.
Fly in Day 2010 Depart Home state flights arranged by self (times TBA). Arrive Darwin and transfer to Darwin’s Barra Base. 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 free.
DAY 1:
Transfer Day to Mother ship and 1st Day Safari (30th Mar 10) Travel early 4.30am in the morning arriving approx 6.30am at Boat Ramp, transfer luggage to boat and travel down river to the Barra Botel transfer clients and guides luggage and fuel to Mother ship. Check and pack boats eskies etc, to go out for a full days Barra fishing with Darwin’s Barra Base chasing the almighty Saltwater Barra. Returning to Mother ship as tides peter out for good barra fishing park boats, refuel, clean boats and fillet fish. Bag the fish place in freezers, and take on evening relaxation, meal & overnight accommodation. If tides permit evening Jewfishing and or sunset Barra trolling will occur.
DAY 2 - DAY 5:
2nd – 5th Day: Up early depending on tides to beat other guides and fishos to the best location. This may mean taking breakfast with us, then coming back after the run out has completed for lunch and out again in the afternoon 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. Your challenge is to hook them and land em. Returning back to the Mother ship, either during the middle of the day for a rest or at the end of the day. Clean and prepare boat for next day. Down a couple of coldies at the bar, shower, rest up and prepare for the evening meal, have a few more drinks & sleep. Depending on the tidal influence and the weather we may also complete night Jewfish fishing out the front of Sampan Creek, or for those interested a Croc Spotting tour with our boats spotlights.
DAY 6:
6th Day: Up again early to get that best spot or if the incoming tide is later pack up clothing and bags tidy cabins, place luggage in storage. Early breakfast and out fishing, returning back to Mother ship approx 2 to 3pm. Refresh and pack boat with bags ready for return trip to Darwins Barra
Base B&B Lodge in Darwin. Returning back to Darwins Barra Base approx 6 -7pm for, swim, rest, drink and prepare for evening take away meal. Usually this is Pizza or Chinese as we are busy unpacking cars putting fish in fridges, possibly cleaning cars and refuelling if we need to go back out
the next day.
DAY 7:
6th - 7th Day: Fly out midnight of 6th Day or stay over for 7th 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). Always remember to start packing your frozen Barra Fish Fillets into our supplied approved flight freight boxes approximately 2.5 hours before your flight departure. Also all photos taken by all the clients of your trip are collated and burn’t onto a DVD for you to take home. Prize photos are printed off and laminated for instant bragging on your return home to all mates and family.
Included In Price
All meals and accomodation provided.
Location
2 Todd Crescent, Malak, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Price Valid For
Rates Are:
1. For a Single Couple or Three persons sharing with others to make a group of Four on a Boat = $860 per person per day x 6 days = $5,160.
2. Organised Group of 4 Persons = $840 per person per day x 6 days = $5,040pp. Total Package Deal 4 share to a boat= $20,160.
3. For 8 Person Group = $800pp per day x 6 days = $4,800 per person.
Departure Time
Time determined upon booking
Session Length
6 days
Numbers on the day
12
Weather Exceptions
Contact operator in case of bad weather
