Melville Island Lodge

Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory

REMOTE AND REMARKABLE

Mangrove lined river and creek systems, sand flats, bays, inlets and coastal reefs, means the Tiwi Islands are an angler's paradise.

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Situated 60kms north of Darwin, Melville and Bathurst Islands are known as the "Tiwi Islands", and home of the Tiwi people. As for Melville Island, this is the home of Melville Island Lodge. This remote and remarkable area consists of thousands of square kilometres of eucalypt, paperbark and monsoon vine forest, coastal wetlands, secluded waterfalls and deserted beaches. An extensive arrary of mangrove lined river and creek systems, sand flats, bays, inlets and coastal reefs, all abundant with marine life, means the Tiwi Islands are also an unspolied angler's paradise.

Target Species

Barramundi

Season

Mar > Dec

Duration

2 > 6 Nights

Cost Per Person

See below

Fishing operates from the remote yet comfortable Melville Island Lodge situated on the shores of Snake Bay.
Melville Island Lodge can cater for up to 18 guests at a time.

Access to the Tiwi Island is via Darwin, from Darwin you will be transported to the Melville Island by light aircraft, a scenic 30 minute private charter.

Guests are provided with a high quality catch and release fishing adventure in a spectacular and pristine wilderness environment. The main fish species include barramundi, mangrove jacks, threadfin salmon, saratoga, golden snapper, black jewfish, queenfish, giant trevally, spanish mackerel plus about 40 other species of quality river, creek and reef fish.

All inclusive packages range from 2 to 6 day fishing safaris that provide exclusive access to a multitude of areas.

This is supported with a superior level of service, guest facilities, meal quality and accommodation comforts seldom associated with remote sport fishing destinations.

Itinerary

- Arrive in Darwin

- Light aircraft to Tiwi Island

- Fishing days

- Return to Darwin via light aircraft

Included

- Fixed wing air transfers between Darwin and Tiwi Islands
- Accommodation on a single or twin-share basis
- All meals included and non alcoholic beverages
- Fully guided sport fishing – with 2, 3 or 4 per boat
- Use of quality fishing tackle on a replacement if lost or broken basis
·- Tiwi Island entry permits
- Pre-agreed non fishing activities
- Prices Inclusive of GST

Not included

- Alcoholic beverages
- Fishing tackle and equipment if lost of broken

Availability

We have the following weeks available but will also take ad hoc bookings throughout the year, please enquire to let us help find the dates that best suit you.

Oct 5th > Oct 10th 2023 - Spots available

Oct 10th > Oct 15th 2023 - Spots available

Price Guide

**Price guide, multiple combinations available, contact us to tailor your trip to you needs, guide only**

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