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Board a mother ship in Darwin and head into the remote rivers of Australia’s Top End for multi-day barramundi fishing. Expect mudflats, mangrove-lined creeks, crocodile sightings, and guided angling with all gear provided.
Board a mother ship in Darwin and head into the remote rivers of Australia’s Top End for multi-day barramundi fishing. Expect mudflats, mangrove-lined creeks, crocodile sightings, and guided angling with all gear provided.
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Operated by Spring Tide Safaris · Darwin, Northern Territory
Low clouds break over mangrove crowns as the mother ship slips from Darwin Harbour into tidal channels that wind like veins across the floodplain. Rods are rigged on the aft deck, and the salt-sweet air carries the distant cry of sea birds while guides study tide charts and satellite maps. By night the vessel becomes a basecamp; by day it pushes into remote rivers where mudbanks and paperbark stands hold waiting barramundi.
moderate.
48 hours (standard); extended options available.
Moderate fitness for long days standing and casting; ability to board ladders and move on a pitching deck.
No — most liveaboard safaris supply rods, reels, terminal tackle and bait; check with the operator if you prefer to use personal gear.
Operators may allow children but policies vary; infants often must sit on laps and parents should confirm safety provisions before booking.
Yes — estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles are common; guides will brief you on safe behavior and viewing distances.
Trips visit remote rivers where medical access is limited; operators carry first-aid kits and satellite comms, but travelers with serious medical conditions should consult their doctor before booking.
The Top End’s river systems have been managed and fished by Indigenous communities for thousands of years; contemporary guide knowledge often draws on that local expertise.
Respect closed seasons and size limits for barramundi; many operators practice catch-and-release for trophy fish and avoid disturbing nesting habitats.
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