Travelling In Australia 20 Best Experiences Awards

Travelling In Australia 20 Best Experiences Awards

FISHING
Nimbo Fork Lodge (NSW) – Nimbo Fork enjoys a formidable fresh water system widely regarded as having some of the best conditions for fresh water fish. Nimbo Fork's specially commissioned fly-fishing drift boats are the first of their kind in New South Wales, with all day charters available for guests. www.nimboforklodge.com.au
Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge - A scenic flight will take you to this secluded fishing paradise, where you can explore rivers, inland lagoons and beautiful coral islands as you search for barramundi, mangrove jack, golden snapper and other sportfish. www.barralodge.com.au
Top End Expeditions (NT) - The islands that surround the township of Nhulunbuy / Gove in tropical north-east Arnhem Land are virtually untouched, and are surrounded by pristine waters that provide some of the best fishing in the world. Top End Expeditions will take care of everything so that you can relax and enjoy the very best the Northern Territory has to offer. www.topendexpeditions.com
Red Tag Trout Tours (TAS) – Experience the thrill of fly fishing in Australia’s most popular trout fishing destination – Tasmania. Red Tag Trout Tours conducts all-inclusive guided wild brown trout, sea-run and rainbow trout fly fishing adventures in Tasmania’s finest rivers and streams. All the essentials are supplied and packages include fully catered refreshments. www.redtagtrout.com
Calypso Star Charter (SA) – The waters around Rocky and Greenly Islands are home to schools of Southern Bluefin Tuna, back breaking Samson Fish and giant Yellow Tail Kingfish. These monsters, added to a selection of Snapper, Nanigai, Morwong and Blue Groper, making for a fantastic time fishing aboard Calypso Star. www.calypsostarcharter.com.au
Kangaroo Island Fishing Adventures (SA) - Cruise the North Coast of Kangaroo Island, Investigator Straight and the Gambier Group of islands while deepwater reef fishing. The fully appointed luxury vessel is equipped with sophisticated electronics, putting you in pole fishing position. www.kifishing.com.au
Aurukun Wetland Charters (QLD) - Located on the western coast of Cape York at the junction of three pristine rivers – the Archer, the Watson and the Ward – Aurukun Wetland Charters will take you to some of the most remote fishing destinations in Australia. While 3-4 day trips are advised, tours can be customised to suit any time frame. www.aurukunwetlandcharters.com
Daintree River Fishing & Photography Tours (QLD) – Cast your line out for barramundi, mangrove jack, fingermark, trevally and mudcrabs (when in season) whilst enjoying the wildlife and scenic beauty of the Daintree River. www.daintreefishing.com.au
Walpole (WA) - Surrounded by the Walpole-Nornalup National Park, Walpole offers some of the best black bream fishing in Western Australia. Set against a backdrop of magnificent scenery, anglers can fish from the inlet or try their hand at the virtually untapped deep-sea fishing. www.walpole.com.au
Exmouth (WA) - With the continental shelf only kilometres offshore, fishing and Exmouth go hand in hand. There are many opportunities for beach, reef and game fishing in the diverse environment of Ningaloo where the waters are teeming with an incredible array of fish species. www.westernaustralia.com
Mackerel Islands (WA) - The Mackerel Islands are situated 22km offshore from the town of Onslow, 1400km north of Perth in Western Australia's spectacular Pilbara region. Spanish mackerel, snapper, red and spangled emperor, queenfish, coral trout, yellowfin tuna, cod and sailfish are just some of the species you are likely to snare whether you’re offshore or on the beach. www.mackerelislands.com.au