IT IS TIME TO TAKE YOUR FISHING EXPERIENCE TO ANOTHER LEVEL
WITH OUR ULTIMATE LIVE ABOARD EXTENDED FISHING TRIPS
5 Hours of deep water Harbour Fishing at it's best.
Children 12 and under : $95
Sole use Charter: maximum 13 passengers. $1,690.
Sole use charter: maximum 17 passengers $2,210
Sole use charter: Maximum 37 passengers $4,320
Inclusions:
Now with added value of 5 hours instead of 4 hours.
"Reefmaster" is
a 46ft Randell with full shade canopy and toilet, can carry 13 passengers on the harbour. It is the largest half day boat working on the Darwin Harbour. This superb vessel gets you to the fishing ground fast and is Darwins best half-day fishing charter trip. Departs twice a day on the pristine Darwin Harbour. we fish in approx 30 meters of water. You'll fish around the historical War Time wrecks and cyclone Tracy ship wrecks which are teeming with marine life. We only fish on the swing of the tide for the best fishing action. You will use the best top quality Shimano rods and reels. You'll target fish species such as Snapper, Black Jew fish, Queen fish, Trevally, Spanish Mackerel, and other mixed reef fish. Enjoy delicious fresh prawns, cheese, cabana and biscuits as a snack, also on the morning trips fresh bacon and eggs cooked on board and for the afternoon trips enjoy a BBQ steak and salad sandwich with the catch of the day cooked up. Our Darwin fishing trip will give you the best fishing experience available. Our Professional and experienced crew are on hand to assist you with baiting your hook and cleaning your fish ready to take home. Your sure to enjoy a thrilling day's fishing on board the comfortable, stable vessels equipped with toilets, shade canopy and large walk around deck space.
Also ask us about our very popular 5 hour offshore NIGHT fishing trips which depart daily, targeting Black Jew fish and Golden Snapper.
On this trip we fish the reef's outside the Darwin Harbour.
cost $160 p/p
Meal included : BBQ steak & salad sandwich, fresh prawns, cabana, cheese and biscuits.
What To Bring:
Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera, BYO Alcohol & Soft drink
Departure/Pickup Instructions:
Morning trips depart at 0530 from Buzz Cafe Cullen bay.
Afternoon trips depart 1130 am from Cullen Bay ferry terminal jetty.
Suitable for:
All fishing enthusiasts - from beginners to the most experienced angler. Great for team building or a family day out.
Individual bookings accepted.
No child rates available.
Sole Charter rates are:
up to 13 passengers $3,250.
Up to 17 passengers $4,250.
BOOK YOUR BUCKS OR HENS PARTY FISHING TRIP can carry up to 22 passengers up to 50 nm offshore.
INCLUSIONS:
Hop aboard "Island Selina" our latest arrival, a magnificent 50ft New West Coaster for a fantastic day out on our calm tropical waters. Travel offshore up to 40nm in a fast comfortable boat getting you to the fishing grounds quickly & giving you more fishing time.
This is a fantastic offshore full day trip which is very popular with the locals and visitors alike. At 0530 be greeted at Buzz cafe Cullen Bay by your friendly crew, enjoy a cooked breakfast of bacon,eggs, tea and coffee as we travel through the marina loch, depart from Cullen Bay and head west to some of our favourite big game fishing spots such as Fish reef, Lorna Shoals, Fenton patches, loee shoals or Bass reef , anchoring on various reefs throughout the day. The areas we fish are dependent on the tides at the time.
We also provide after breakfast a morning tea of fresh fruit platter, a selection of cold meat and fresh salad smorgasboard lunch and afternoon tea.
We target a diverse range of reef fish in the Top End including Golden Snapper, various species of Cod, Tricky Snapper, Black Jewfish, Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Spanish flag and many more. We will also put baits out for Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Cobia and Giant Trevally. The experienced and friendly crew are always on hand to assist with all your needs from baiting your hook to cleaning your fish. All the fish you catch may be cleaned gilled and gutted and kept with NT bag limits. The only things you need to bring are hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, soft drinks or alcohol
Airline approved boxes at an additional cost are available on request to send your fish home!
This trip can be done in either Jan Lee or Island Selina, which ever boat is available at the time of booking. Our local skipper and his crew with many years experience fishing these areas will take you on a once in a lifetime fishing adventure on Darwin Reef 'n' Wrecks Ultimate 2 Days 2 Nights sports fishing trip. Fishing remote areas of the Top End, up to 100 kilometres off shore to the exclusive grounds of Flat Top Banks, Peron Islands, Tiwi Islands and beyond.
The trip starts at 8pm departing from Cullen Bay, whilst watching the lights of Darwin's skyline disappearing on the horizon, after a few snacks and drinks we retire to our comfy bunks to wake up at first light at our destination it's time to wet a line.
During the day the crew will move around to target different species of fish such as Large Flowery Cod, Black Jew fish, Golden Snapper, Small and large mouth Nanagai, Tricky Snapper, Giant trevally, Red Emperor, Yellow Fin Tuna, Spanish Mackerel and Coral Trout.
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.
Your home sweet home for the trip, "Jan Lee" She is a Luxury 56ft precision marine built game boat with a Fly Bridge , fully shaded walk around deck, which is surveyed for up to 200 nm's offshore with 8 Passengers sleeping in air conditioned comfort, The sleeping arrangements are two twin bunks and 1 quad with single bunks. There is comfortable seating for sit down meals, 240 volt power to charge your camera. Jan Lee is fitted with all the safety gear, satellite internet and phone, the latest marine technology , wide screen plasma TV and all the amenities such as shower with hot water and toilet facilities. Darwin Reef 'n' Wrecks fully qualified skipper's and crew have many years experience fishing these waters and they are always on hand to assist. They pride themselves in providing a Darwin fishing trip never to be forgotten.
Sole charters can depart at any time on demand all year except January and February, PLEASE CALL
(08) 8941 6122 OR EMAIL info@darwinfishingoffice.com FOR AVAILABILITY
IF YOU HAVE A GROUP FOR A SOLE CHARTER AND THE DATES DO NOT SUIT, PLEASE CALL US AND WE CAN ARRANGE A SPECIAL DEPARTURE DATE AND PRICE.
Departures are at Cullen Bay please arrive at the vessel at 8pm for loading and a 9pm departure. You will return approx 48 hours later at 4pm
What you need to bring:
Personal toiletries, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and a change of clothes.
BYO any Alcohol, this can be arranged through Darwin Reef 'N' Wrecks prior to the charter.
BOOKINGS OPEN FOR 2011
March :
April :
May :
27th 8 berths left,
June : 3rd FULL, confirmed departure
10th 8 berths left,
17th 8 berths left,
24th 12 berths left,
July : 1st 8 berths left,
8th 7 berths left, confirmed departure
15th 8 berths left,
22nd 8 berths left,
29th 6 berths left, confirmed departure
August: 5th 8 berths left,
12th 8 berths left,
19th 8 berths left,
26th 8 berths left,
September 7th, 12th, 19th, 22nd.
October 6th, 10th, 19th, 23rd 5 berths left, confirmed departure.
November 15th, 18th Full, 21st.
December 2nd, 5th, 14th, 18th, 21st.
Individual price $1,725
Max of 8 Passengers on this trip
Sole charters onlyCost $13,500.
Includes:
Jan Lee a new addition to our fleet, a luxury vessel for our extended tour program, A 56ft precision with a club lounge fly bridge.
Some of the modern conveniences are Fully air conditioned, with Internet, wide screen TV, full kitchen & twin share cabins, washing machine and dryer.
Join us for the most exciting fishing charter to the Peron Islands, Flat Top Banks or Tiwi Islands, the tides depict which area we fish.
The premium time of the year for fishing Flat Top Banks ( 80nm West of Darwin's coast) is on the Neap tides and during the first 4 months of the year and last 3 months of the year when the weather is calm and humid. You board the vessel at 0600 for a meet and greet of fellow passengers and a 0700 departure through the loch gates, returning at 4pm on day 3.
On these fishing trips you will encounter some of the best Blue water fishing the Northern Territory has to offer.
Travel 3 hours to the first of many fishing grounds, an early rise each day to fish whilst your crew cook up a breakfast of Bacon and eggs. You will be fishing for Red Emperor, Spanish Mackerel, GT's, Golden Snapper, Spangled Emperor and Marlin just to name a few of the fish caught in the tropical waters of the Northern Territory.
Meals are cooked by the crew and consist of bacon and eggs for breakfast, morning and afternoon snacks, cold meat and salad smorgasboard lunch with steaks and catch of the day for your evening meal.
The next two days are spent fishing numerous reef's of the area, First stop is Flat top banks, then its across the Bathurst Trench trolling for Marlin and Sailfish on your way to the Tiwi Islands.
We arrive back in Darwin at 4pm where your fish are packed and frozen in airline approved boxes ( $20 each ) to transport home.
What to bring: (240 volt power is available)
A small bag with a change of clothes, BYO alcohol, personal toiletries hat, sunscreen, personal medication, camera and a hat.
DEPARTURES: 2011
March :
October: 3rd returns 5th Full. other dates available for group charters.
November : 1st FULL, other dates available for group charters.
December : departs 14th returns 17th. 8 berths left. Going to Flat Top Banks & Tiwi Islands.
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Tour cost : Individual booking $2,880 per person.
Please call (08) 8941 6122 for group charter rates.
Fish remote rivers of the NT coast where there is no access to trailer boats and the fishing is fantastic.
Let us take you on Ba
rramundi fishing trips not to be forgotten. Live on board "Jan Lee" our Mother ship, anchored in calm water at the mouth of the river of your choice.
Fish the rivers for thread fin Salmon, Barramundi and mangrove jacks.
Also fish the reefs for Black Jewfish, Coral trout, Golden Snapper, Cod, Spanish Mackerel, Coral trout, Sail fish, Red Emperor and other mixed reef species just to name a few on our fishing charters in Darwin.
Your adventure starts on board "Jan Lee" our luxury 56ft precision built game boat, 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 8 persons and each will have an air conditioned bunk with bedding and towels provided. Showers are fresh water. Your on board cook will prepare superb meals, comfortable seating to relax, or chat and have a drink with friends whilst traveling. Jan Lee is fitted with all the safety gear, the latest marine technology and all modern amenities. Darwin Reef 'n' Wrecks fully qualified skipper's and crew have many years experience fishing these waters and they are always on hand to assist, they always pride themselves in providing a Darwin fishing trip and fishing experience never to be forgotten.
Breakfast lunch and dinner whilst on board, air conditioned cabins with twin bunks, towels, linen and pillows supplied.
Departure dates for 2011
April:
May: Departs
June: Departs
July: Departs
August: Departs 21st returns 25th Full sole charter
September Departs 25th returns 29th. 10 berths left
October : Departs
November: Departs
December. departs
includes:
The peak run off season for barramundi fishing is March, April, May from June onwards the fishing is still great with large amounts of barra being caught in the isolated rivers that we visit during the warm dry season.
Travis Bancroft your owner operator skipper and his crew will take you Barramundi fishing for a once in a lifetime adventure on Darwin Reef 'n' Wrecks Ultimate 5 Days 5 nights Blue Water & Barramundi extended. Live on board for this Darwin fishing trip, you will be taken on our Luxury Mothership Jan Lee to reach some exclusive & remote areas of the Top Ends coast to not only fish our tropical reef dwellers but to target the famous Barramundi. The Barra is Australia's premier freshwater/estuarine sports fish and the Northern Territory is home to this unique fighting fish. You will travel to the Moil rivers, or up towards the Arnhem land coast fishing the Mini mini System on the Cobourg peninsular.
Our Mother ship accommodation is anchored in the river mouth which allows you a lot more fishing time and no daily traveling to land based accommodation. Visit some of the Territory's most famous run off locations. We network with a number of professional Barra guides here in the Top End who we engage on our trips to provide you with the Ultimate barra trip.
"Jan Lee" your mother ship is a luxurious and outstanding vessel, with a fully shaded walk around deck, which is surveyed for up to 200 miles offshore. Parties may be from six to eight depending on the option chosen accommodation is in air conditioned bunks with bedding and towels provided. Fresh water showers. Your cook will prepare superb meals, and there is plenty of comfortable seating down stairs with a fly bridge up stairs to relax, or chat and have a drink with friends whilst traveling. Jan Lee is fitted with all the safety gear, the latest marine technology and all modern amenities. Darwin Reef 'n' Wrecks fully qualified skipper's and crew have many years experience fishing these waters and they are always on hand to assist, they will pride themselves in providing a fishing experience never to be forgotten.
What you need to bring:
Personal toiletries, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and a Change of clothes. BYO any Alcohol, this can be arranged through Darwin Reef 'n' Wrecks prior to the charter.