• 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, Jessie River 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

Package costs are per person and fully inclusive of:

• Return charter flights 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.