Darwin today is a sophisticated city of almost 100 000 inhabitants that still retains some of its pioneering spirit and irreverence of times past. It sits on a peninsula hemmed in by the large and still un-spoilt Darwin Harbour and miles of beautiful beaches on the seaward side. The area definitely is an Anglers Heaven.
Getting there
Darwin has a 24-hour international airport with daily connections from across the world through Singapore. It has also got multiple daily connections from all Australian capital cities thru Jetstar and Virgin.
Accommodation
Tourism is very important to the Northern Territory and accordingly Darwin and the Top End has a large number of accommodation from 5 star resorts to caravan parks. Accommodation can be tough to get in the peak traveller season of June to Sep so bookings should be made well ahead.
Climate
The Top End (Darwin and surrounds) has 2 seasons only. The dry season and the rainy season.
May to Sep is hot with rare rainfall and low humidityand typical daily maximums in the low 30's and nights in the low 20's. October to Christmas sees irregular storms and increasing humidity and temperatures. The rainy season arrives with the monsoons from Christmas to March (give or take a month) with great flooding usually happening.
Fishing Seasons
Estuary species such as barramundi and others will feed with ferocity at the end of the wet season when the flood plain waters run off into the estuaries, streams and streams. This is often known as the run off. Pelagic fishing for Spanish Mackerel, Tuna and others warms up from Aug onwards and with the rising humidity, water and air temperatures from mid Sep onwards, all species are feeding well.
Fishing environments
The Darwin region has a number of excellent fishing environments. These include harbours and estuaries, streams and streams, flood plains and billabongs widely known for the barramundi fishing. But please do not make the mistake of targeting just barramundi as the area also has numerous natural and man-made reef systems, and very productive bluewater, pelagic and game fishing.
Fishing licences
You don't require a recreational fishing licence in the Northern Territory. Nevertheless recreational fishers now need a temporary licence for recreational fishing on and over aboriginal granted land and adjoining waters. Enquiries should be directed to the Northern Land Council (NLC) on 1800 645 299 or by going to the NLC website on www.nlc.org.au . For recreational fishing access to the Tiwi Islands enquiries should be directed to Tiwi Enterprises on 08-8941 1162.
Distance
Everything in the NT is big. It's a large land with a small population and consequently travel over large distances is often required up here. Travel into remote regions should be done in well equipped 4WD automobiles with adequate of supplies on board. Roads in remote areas are often dirt and regularly in poor maintainence. Many areas are restricted access Native lands where permits are mandatory. All types of vehicles can be rented locally but mostly only 4WD can be taken off paved roads.
Safety
Watch out for crocodiles.. And lots of them!
The whole northern coast of Australia is crocodile habitat and they have been protected since the 1970's so their numbers are increasing. Estuarine or Saltwater crocodiles can be aggressive especially in the mating season from October onwards so great care should be taken and local guiding and knowledge should be obtained. Box Jellyfish are prevalent from October to May and off course there are snakes on land.
Heat stress is a problem for locals and visitors alike.
Lodges, Guides and Charters
There are a large number of professional charter and guided fishing outfits available in and around Darwin. And sadly some unprofessional ones also. Visiting anglers should select operations with well established reputations. The blue water day charters out of Darwin will book out far ahead in the peak holiday seasons of June to September. The lodges will generally book out early for the peak fishing months of April and May and also October and Nov.
Most remote area lodges will require fly in on smaller charter aircraft from Darwin. This is in general included in the price. Most will also include all the needed fishing gear.
Other attractions.
Wildlife, nature and indigenous culture are the primary reasons that general holiday makers come to the Top End. National parks, camping out and festivals are popular. The Darwin Cup horse racing carnival runs over two weeks beginning late July and the Darwin Festival features all types of music, performance and art during Aug.
Getting there
Darwin has a 24-hour international airport with daily connections from across the world through Singapore. It has also got multiple daily connections from all Australian capital cities thru Jetstar and Virgin.
Accommodation
Tourism is very important to the Northern Territory and accordingly Darwin and the Top End has a large number of accommodation from 5 star resorts to caravan parks. Accommodation can be tough to get in the peak traveller season of June to Sep so bookings should be made well ahead.
Climate
The Top End (Darwin and surrounds) has 2 seasons only. The dry season and the rainy season.
May to Sep is hot with rare rainfall and low humidityand typical daily maximums in the low 30's and nights in the low 20's. October to Christmas sees irregular storms and increasing humidity and temperatures. The rainy season arrives with the monsoons from Christmas to March (give or take a month) with great flooding usually happening.
Fishing Seasons
Estuary species such as barramundi and others will feed with ferocity at the end of the wet season when the flood plain waters run off into the estuaries, streams and streams. This is often known as the run off. Pelagic fishing for Spanish Mackerel, Tuna and others warms up from Aug onwards and with the rising humidity, water and air temperatures from mid Sep onwards, all species are feeding well.
Fishing environments
The Darwin region has a number of excellent fishing environments. These include harbours and estuaries, streams and streams, flood plains and billabongs widely known for the barramundi fishing. But please do not make the mistake of targeting just barramundi as the area also has numerous natural and man-made reef systems, and very productive bluewater, pelagic and game fishing.
Fishing licences
You don't require a recreational fishing licence in the Northern Territory. Nevertheless recreational fishers now need a temporary licence for recreational fishing on and over aboriginal granted land and adjoining waters. Enquiries should be directed to the Northern Land Council (NLC) on 1800 645 299 or by going to the NLC website on www.nlc.org.au . For recreational fishing access to the Tiwi Islands enquiries should be directed to Tiwi Enterprises on 08-8941 1162.
Distance
Everything in the NT is big. It's a large land with a small population and consequently travel over large distances is often required up here. Travel into remote regions should be done in well equipped 4WD automobiles with adequate of supplies on board. Roads in remote areas are often dirt and regularly in poor maintainence. Many areas are restricted access Native lands where permits are mandatory. All types of vehicles can be rented locally but mostly only 4WD can be taken off paved roads.
Safety
Watch out for crocodiles.. And lots of them!
The whole northern coast of Australia is crocodile habitat and they have been protected since the 1970's so their numbers are increasing. Estuarine or Saltwater crocodiles can be aggressive especially in the mating season from October onwards so great care should be taken and local guiding and knowledge should be obtained. Box Jellyfish are prevalent from October to May and off course there are snakes on land.
Heat stress is a problem for locals and visitors alike.
Lodges, Guides and Charters
There are a large number of professional charter and guided fishing outfits available in and around Darwin. And sadly some unprofessional ones also. Visiting anglers should select operations with well established reputations. The blue water day charters out of Darwin will book out far ahead in the peak holiday seasons of June to September. The lodges will generally book out early for the peak fishing months of April and May and also October and Nov.
Most remote area lodges will require fly in on smaller charter aircraft from Darwin. This is in general included in the price. Most will also include all the needed fishing gear.
Other attractions.
Wildlife, nature and indigenous culture are the primary reasons that general holiday makers come to the Top End. National parks, camping out and festivals are popular. The Darwin Cup horse racing carnival runs over two weeks beginning late July and the Darwin Festival features all types of music, performance and art during Aug.
About the Author:
Paul Collery runs Sports Fishing Adventures and Fly Fishing Adventures, companies that are specialists in unique sports and fly fishing holidays to remote areas around Australia, New zealand and the Pacific.The company is based in Darwin.
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