PACKAGES & PRICING
All prices in A$ and valid until 31/12/07
A pristine wilderness environment just 30 minutes from Darwin
Consistantly good fishing for barramundi and 30 other species
Packages inclusive of air transfers, meals and accommodation
Your choice of morning or afternoon arrival and departure
The best located & most comfortable fishing lodge in the N.T.
Two exciting styles of fishing package to choose from:
Fishing at Melville Island Lodge: (minimum of 2 days) with daily fishing access to the Snake Bay, Shark Bay and Goose Creek river systems, plus a wide range of coastal fishing options ... or

Extended fishing safaris: operating from May to December (minimum of 5 days fishing) with accommodation at both Melvillle Island Lodge and our Johnson River bush camp and fishing access to the Jesse and Johnson Rivers, Snake Bay, Shark Bay and Goose Creek river systems, plus a huge range of coastal fishing options across the top end of Melville Island.


Fishing
days
Accommodation nights
3 Anglers per
boat - per room
2 Anglers per
boat - per room
2 days fishing
2 nights
$2,545
$2,995
3 nights
$2,695
$3,195
3 days fishing
3 nights
$3,245
$3,945
4 nights
$3,395
$4,095
4 days fishing
4 nights
$3,945
$4,845
5 nights
$4,095
$4,995
5 days fishing
5 nights
$4,645
$5,745
6 nights
$4,795
$5,895
6 days fishing
6 nights
$5,345
$6,645
7 nights
$5,495
$6,795

Package costs are per person and fully inclusive of:
Return airfares between Darwin and Melville Island
Melville Island entry permits
Professionally guided fishing in custom-built 6.6m boats
Use of quality fishing tackle
Comfortable air-conditioned accommodation
All meals & non alcoholic refreshments
Non-fishing activities
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
Arrival and departure times:
We have two flights into and out of Melville Island Lodge every day, giving you the choice and convenience to commence and finish your fishing trip early morning or late afternoon.
Luggage:
Please note a luggage restriction of 10kgs per person applies
What to pack for your trip: - (click here)
Lodge opening times:
Melville Island Lodge: ...............Mid March to late December
...................................................... (other times by arrangement)
Johnson River Bush Camp:.... Mid May to late December
Deposits and booking conditions:
A 20% per person deposit must be paid within 7 days to confirm your booking and reserve dates. For full booking terms and conditions (click here)
Participation:
Guests must be aware that Melville Island Lodge operates in a remote and rugged location. Guests are required to be in good health and sound medical condition prior to and during their trip. For more information (click here)
Terms & Conditions:
For full terms & conditions of Melville Island Lodge (click here)
Group booking?
With prior arrangement, guests can enjoy exclusive occupancy for group bookings of 12 or more people at Melville Island Lodge or 6 people at our Johnson River bush camp.

A peaceful early mornings fishing on Snake Bay - 10 minutes from the Lodge

A peaceful early mornings lure fishing on Snake Bay - 10 minutes from the Lodge
1 metre Shark Bay barramundi
 
1 metre Snake Bay barramundi
1 metre Shark Bay barramundi
1 metre Snake Bay barramundi
Goose Creek Saratoga
 
Black Jewfish - 10 mins from Lodge
 
Threadfin Salmon - a regular catch
Goose Creek Saratoga
Black Jewfish - 10 mins from Lodge
Threadfin Salmon - a regular catch
Golden Snapper
 
Larger barra always bring a smile!
Golden Snapper - a dominant off-shore species
 
Larger barra always bring a smile!
Tarpon on fly
 
Tuna on fly
Tarpon on fly
Tuna on fly
Double hook-up Mangrove Jacks
 
Spanish Mackeral are always a popular catch
Double hook-up Black Jewfish
Spanish Mackeral- another dominant off-shore species