Destinations | Northern Territory

Across the Top End we offer a range of the best of lodges, camps and motherships. We cover most of Arnhem land, the Tiwi Islands, major rivers like the Daly, Mary and South Alligator, stunning billabongs plus the coast and rivers all the way to the WA border. Barramundi are our favourite sportfish and we can give you access to the best destinations with the best guides during the best seasons and tides.

Whether it be the Mini Mini System in Eastern Arnhem land which has a reputation as “a land of giants”, Western Arnhem land which is fed by the Arafura Swamp making it one of the most exciting fisheries in the country, the Tiwi Islands that mix awesome barra fishing with exciting bluewater options or billabongs full of barra and saratoga, we can get you there.

Endyalgout Island has built its reputation as a big fish mecca, a reputation it may deserves today more than ever. Its not just big barra, the biggest threadfin, black jewfish and golden snapper we’ve ever seen come from here

Some of the worlds best estuary and bluewater reef fishing right on your doorstep, with over 50 quality sports and tablefish within close proximity, many less than 10 minutes from the lodge.

Dundee Beach, a haven for fishing enthusiasts, offers an unparalleled angling experience, enriched by the vibrant and diverse environment that envelops it.

The Northern Territory comes alive between March and June as the vast floodplains awaken with the last of the wet season's nourishing rains. During this time, the creeks and rivers become a bustling hub of activity as fish of all sizes, from juveniles to magnificent females weighing over 40 pounds

Dhipirri Lodge is without doubt one of the best remote fishing lodges in the country. Nestled in the heart of the Northern Territory's pristine wilderness, Dhipirri Lodge offers an exclusive fishing escape like no other.

Fishing tours are based out of a unique safari-style coastal camp overlooking the bay of Port Essington, with numerous fishing options nearby

Corroboree is part of the stunning Mary River Wetlands that deliver breathtaking beauty and unique wildlife. It’s home to the largest saltwater crocodile congregation in the world, provides critical breeding grounds for magpie geese and is home to 280 species of birds including jabiru, brolga and flocks of black cockatoo making it a haven for photographers and bird watchers alike.

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Cobourg Peninsula

Dhipirri Lodge

Corroboree Billabong

Dundee Beach

Melville Island Lodge

NT Run Off Fishing