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Melville Island Lodge
Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory
REMOTE AND REMARKABLE
Mangrove lined river and creek systems, sand flats, bays, inlets and coastal reefs, means Melville Island is an angler's paradise.
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 and tropical sportfish
Season
Mar > Dec
Duration
2 > 6 Nights
Luxury Airport Transfers included
Angling Adventures
Grab Bag
(full of fishing goodies)
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 solo anglers, right up to 18 fishos at a time! Perfect for corporate trips or sports teams.
Access to the Tiwi Island is via Darwin, from Darwin you will be transported to 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 and reef fish, oh and don't forget the mud crabs!
All inclusive packages range from 2 to 6 day fishing safaris that provide exclusive access to a multitude of areas. Want a longer trip, with more fishing days? Just ask!
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
- Angling Adventures Grab Bag:
Limousine / luxury car transfers, fishing shirt, stubby holder and tackle box fillers!
- 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
Price Guide
Current Pricing for 2023 / 2024 bookings.
Prices are per person.
Availability
Get in touch for up to date availability, Tiwi Island Lodge often books out over a year in advance so it pays to get in early!
We currently have groups booked for 2024 in March, April, June and October.
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fishing tackle and equipment if lost of broken
- Fly fishing equipment (available for hire from Angling Adventures upon request).
