Australian Fishing Melville Island Fishing Lodge
UNBELIEVABLE REMOTE FISHING LIKE YOUVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE! clearwaterislandlodge.com.au
Telephone: +61 08 89783783
Clearwater Island Lodge is located on Melville Island at Garden Point (Pularumpi) provides the ultimate fishing adventure for fishing enthusiasts of all skill levels. All types of fishing are catered for, whether it be lure, fly, bluewater, reef or estuaries.
The reason Clearwater Island Lodge has gained the reputation for being the hot spot in Australian fishing locations, is because of the huge diversity in fishing at this part of the Top End. After all, where else can one indulge in awesome estuary fishing in the morning and then enjoy the exhilaration of bluewater action in the afternoon!
A HUGE ARRAY OF FISH SPECIES:
Time after time, we hear plaudits such as the fishing here is just sensational! And thats not just because our guests are fishing in very lightly fished areas around the Tiwi Islands( Melville Island and Bathurst Island), but it is also because the ambience of the great Australian wilderness is something straight out of an adventure movie.
Surrounded by pristine beauty, your fishing adventure will include experiencing spectacular clear water, coral reefs, pristine white beaches and rock-bars. Youll likely catch one or more of the much sought-after tropical species such as Barramundi, Threadfin Salmon, Blue Salmon, Golden Trevally, Queenfish, Golden Snapper, Mangrove Jack, Black Jewfish and many others.
Youll be amazed at the serenity of this untouched region of Australia, with the silence being broken only by your catch or by the wonderful noises of the local birds and other wildlife.
SAY GDAY TO A CROCODILE OR TWO!
Whilst youre likely to see wildlife such as turtles, dugong and crabs, theres every likelihood that you will also see another of the Top Ends famous inhabitants, namely the salt water and fresh water crocodile! So make sure you bring your digital and video cameras with you, as youll want to record your memorable encounter with one of natures wildest beasts!
Made famous around the world by the likes of Paul Hogan and the late, great, Steve Irwin, the Australian crocodile is one of the most feared creatures of the Top End. With their distinctive features, these cold-blooded reptiles are in large quantities in this part of Australia. Being the key predators at the top of the food chain, the likes of Barramundi, sea eagles, goannas and turtles are always on the look-out for crocs, being ideal prey.
But dont worry our boats are large, high-sided and purpose-built, to provide complete safety.
Other exciting possible sightings whilst on your fishing trip, might be the likes of feeding dolphins, cruising sharks, the occasional whale and giant turtles. Indeed, everyone loves discovering turtle eggs hidden on a remote beach, so be prepared to go back home with some awesome photographs or videos!
REMOTE FISHING AT ITS BEST!
As you know, its hard to find anything that matches the thrill of pulling a large fish into your boat. (And of course, capturing the moment with a quick photograph!) And given that youll be testing your angling skills in Barramundi-infested estuaries and rock-bars, rest assured that youll be featuring in quite a few boastful photographs! And keep in mind that one of your challenges throughout the day will be deciding what fish you would like to enjoy for your evening meal!
Of course, the Barramundi is the icon fish of the tropics and the population of Barras in our area is simply spectacular. The Barramundi is truly the King of Australias sport fish and can grow to more than 30 kilos at full size.
Given the look on our guests faces when they catch a Barramundi, it is obviously the dream of many anglers to land one of these spectacularly beautiful fish!
But of course, theres plenty more to fishing at Clearwater Island Lodge than just Barramundi. Other species prolific in our estuary and river systems include Spanish Mackerel, Golden Snapper, Queenfish, Giant Trevally, Coral Trout, Mangrove Jack, Long Tail Tuna and many other types.
Tiwi Tours, Bathurst and Melville Islands, NT, Australia in the years 1980 - 1988
Annette and Stephen Marshall pioneered aboriginal culture tourism to Bathurst and Melville Islands, operating Tiwi Tours to the Islands1980 to 1988, when the business was then sold to a joint venture between the Tiwi people and a Darwin-based tour operator. Bima Wear clothing, Tiwi Design screen-printing, Tiwi Pottery and Tiwi Art were all successfully promoted, and significant monies were generated for the communities by way of sales and marketing. Culture and history was shared extensively, and visitors loved interacting with Mary-Margaret and Ruth, the Tiwi Tours morning tea ladies. The first tour was 18th October 1980, 22 French men and women.The number of visitors in 1981 was 454, growing to 2,371 in 1988. Thank you to the Tiwi people who made it possible to commence the tours; Alfie, our first Tiwi guide; the priests, brothers and nuns of the Catholic Mission who were so helpful in so many ways; so many others on the Islands who helped us; Air North who gave us fantastic air support, and the then Northern Territory Tourist Bureau who actively sold our offering. It grew into a significant logistical exercise every day - air flights between Darwin and the Islands, 2 Toyota Coaster buses on Bathurst Island, 2 more on Melville Island, a Toyota 4WD troop carrier, and a 6 metre hydrafield boat to ferry passengers across the Apsley Straits. All bookings were handled in our Darwin home, all supplies for morning teas, lunch, were sourced from Darwin too and flown to the Bathurst Island, thank you Annette! And thank you to my very faithful and very capable friend, Leo, and wife Steph, for their being an integral part of the team.
Fishing Melville Island 2016
3 days fishing out of Clearwater Island Lodge, Melville Island, Northern Territory Australia
Clearwater Island Lodge, Melville Island NT Australia, 2012
Kangaroo Island: Australia's third largest island
Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island,
after Tasmania and Melville Island.
It lies in the state of South Australia 112 km (70 mi) southwest of Adelaide.
Its closest point to the mainland is Snapper Point
in Backstairs Passage which is 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Once occupied by Australian Aborigines,
the native population disappeared after the land became an island
following rising sea levels several thousand years ago.
It was subsequently resettled from the early 19th century onwards,
at first casually by sealers and whalers,
and then as part of the colony of South Australia from 1836.
Since then the island's economy has been principally agricultural,
with a southern rock lobster fishery and with tourism growing in importance.
The largest town, and the administrative centre, is Kingscote.
The island has several nature reserves to protect
the remnants of its natural vegetation and native animals,
with the largest and best-known being Flinders Chase National Park at the western end.
Melville Island Fishing at Clearwater Island Fishing Lodge
clearwaterislandlodge.com.au
Telephone: +61 08 89783783
Clearwater Island Lodge is renowned by many as being the top Sport-Fishing lodge in Australia, with our reputation stretching throughout Indonesia and other parts of the southern hemisphere.
We are located on tropical Melville Island at Garden Point (Pularumpi), easily accessible via a comfortable 30-minute scenic flight from Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Because of our remoteness, you will enjoy personalized fishing adventures in pristine wilderness environments. And if its Barramundi youre after, youve come to the right place! Barra are regular captures, many measuring well over a metre in length.
However, there are over 52 other species of river and coastal fish in our region, including the Mangrove Jack, Spanish Mackerel, Golden Snapper, Threadfin Salmon, Giant Trevally and Queenfish amongst many more.
Youll enjoy the experience of a lifetime, exploring the many miles of twisting mangrove rivers and estuaries, as well as some exciting reef fishing, chasing the fabulous Black Jewfish and Golden Snapper! And our bluewater fishing is just as popular, with people coming just for the thrill of the bluwater adventure. Indeed, you will probably never see again, such an awesome diversity of fishing options all in the one place!
Our comfortable accommodation consists of twin-share, triple-share and double rooms, as well as one family room (double bed and bunk bed), all air conditioned for your comfort. Our relaxation area in the lodge features comfortable lounges with Pay TV and Free To Air Stations. And our bar and dining area are nestled on a cliff top, overlooking the Apsley Strait waterway, with extraordinary views at sunrise and sunset.
Fishing and camping in the NT, Two mile hole 2014 Part 1
driving towards the two man hole, during a late wet season
#northernterritory #fishing #fourwhelldriving
Fishing Tiwi Islands Australian Barramundi Fishing Darwin
AN ULTIMATE FISHING ADVENTURE ON MELVILLE ISLAND NT AUSTRALIA
clearwaterislandlodge.com.au
Telephone: +61 08 89783783
This is NOT just another fishing & adventure destination
So You Like the Idea of fishing in a wilderness Maybe a Really Wild Adventure or unique experience?
Mixed, of course with a few creature comforts of home. Vist Clearwater Island Lodge Melville Island for the Ultimate Fishing Adventure of a Lifetime
Cape Melville
FastFless trip to Cape Melville 2018
Fishing at Jesse Creek, Melville Island, Northern Territory, Australia
Fishing at Jesse Creek, Melville Island, Northern Territory, Australia
Kangaroo Island, South Australia
AA Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island - after Tasmania and Melville Island. It is 112 kilometres southwest of Adelaide at the entrance of Gulf Saint Vincent. At its closest point to the mainland, it is 13 kilometres offshore from Cape Jervis, on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula in the state of South Australia. The island is 145 km long and between 900 m and 57 km wide, its area covering 4 405 km². About 4,100 inhabitants live on the island, 1,400 of them in Kingscote in 1991. The economy is mostly agricultural (wine, honey, wool, meat and grain). Besides this tourism and fishing play a role. More than half of the island has never been cleared of vegetation. About 1/3 is conserved in National and Conservation Parks, including five Wilderness Protection Areas. The main protected areas are:
Flinders Chase National Park
Seal Bay Conservation Park
Cape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection Area
Cape Bouguer Wilderness Protection Area
Ravine des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area
Because of its isolation from mainland Australia, foxes and rabbits are absent from the island. The Kangaroo Island Kangaroo, Tammar Wallaby, Common Brushtail Possum, Short-beaked Echidna and New Zealand Fur Seal are native to the island, as well as six bat and frog species. The Koala, Common Ringtail Possum and Platypus have been introduced and still survive there. Wikipedia
Don Pugh
Australia's Best Barra Fishing Destination
Come and find out why the Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge is Australia's best fishing destination.
7PMd TiwiChurch 0704 mp4 cba
As people in mainstream Australian society turn away from religion... the trend is being reflected on the Tiwi Islands off the Northern Territory.
Elders in the staunchly Catholic Islands are urging their community to do more to bring a lost generation back to the church.
Melanie Arnost reports from Melville island.
[0]Catholics at Pirlingimpi celebrated Easter at their local church on Melville Island off Darwin...
[1]UPSOT easter singing
but with only 50 people out of a community population of 400 regularly attending, it's clear going to church isn't everyone's priority.
[2]GRAB - Marius Puruntatameri - Tiwi Islands Shire
A lot of people, they should be coming to church service but aren't anymore.
GRAB: sister barbara tippolay - Tiwi nun
[3]There is the generation missing, and we know there is and we're trying to see in which ways we can bring that middle generation to come in.
[4]Community elders have grown up as Catholics since the first mission on the island was established in the 1940s.
[5]They're unimpressed by the empty seats at church...
[6]They say these days... it's just the elderly and young Tiwi Islanders attending...
[7]Substance abuse is being blamed for the absence of the middle generation.
Cyril Kalippa - Tiwi Land council
[8]it's a shame but what do you do? there's other things that are more important to some of us, the club, having the club here to drink and then you've got the ganja as well.
[9]But the Pirlingimpi faithful haven't lost hope.
sister barbara tippolay - Tiwi nun
[10]I think deep down the faith is still there but it has to start again beginning with families trying to build up their children.
Cyril Kalippa
[11]If we don't do that then, that's it. the new pope won't bring people back to church. it's us working together.
[12]Elders hope bringing the youngest to church... will encourage the missing middle generation as well.
Melanie Arnost ABC News Pirlingimpi
Island Life - Part 1
I have the good fortune to be able to stay in the Tiwi Islands for an extended break and adventure for my 3 yr old son, these are the movies i have made to document my 6 month stay in Nguiu.
Experiencing The Top End Of Australia
This video was inspired from the landscapes and wildlife that surrounded me while working and living in the top end of Australia. Music was made by Gemini. This is a non profit production.
I apologise for my website address for not yet being active but will be in the following weeks.
Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory, Australia
Take a short flight or cruise from Darwin, in Australia's Northern Territory, to the Tiwi Islands, renowned for their Aboriginal culture and deep-sea fishing.
Tiwi Islands' Aboriginal art is unique, and uses diverse techniques and media, including canvas dot painting, to tell Dreamtime stories.
Take a fishing charter for some of the best big game fishing in the Top End.
Explore the Tiwi Islands:
fishing the tiwi islands
A recent trip up to the Tiwi islands for an overnighter. Big fish, big storms and big Nige!
Fishing the Top End of Australia
This is a short video on a trip to Clearwater Island Lodge in the Tiwi Islands, NT in 2016. Originally in 2 parts, I have condensed it to 1 video.
RUN-OFF FISHING!!!! Fishing the Tiwi Islands
Fishing for Jacks and Barramundi on the Tiwi Islands!!!!
Tiwi Islands, Australia
Tiwi Islands, Australia