Northern Territory

Finniss River Lodge

Australiau0027s Top End is renowned for spectacular coastal floodplains, hidden billabongs and tidal rivers fringed with large expanses of dense mangrove.

Season April - November
Duration 4 days / 4 nights
Max Guests 4
Difficulty All_levels
Price $$$$
Target Species Barramundi

Overview

Finniss River Lodge sits at the heart of the Northern Territoryu0027s finest Barramundi fishing country. Located on the spectacular coastal floodplains, this lodge offers anglers an authentic Top End fishing experience in one of Australiau0027s most pristine and remote environments.

Fish the tidal saltwater and freshwater systems that make the NT legendary among anglers worldwide. The vast network of rivers, creeks, and billabongs surrounding the lodge provide endless opportunities to target trophy Barramundi in a variety of conditions.

Expert guides with intimate knowledge of these waters ensure youu0027re in the right place at the right time, whether casting lures into snag-laden creek mouths or working the floodplain run-offs during the wet season build-up.

Package Details

What's Included

  • 4 nights accommodation (twin share, 2 lodge rooms)
  • A la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Wine, beer, spirits, and all beverages
  • Two shared on-property activities daily
  • 1x 50-minute shared airboat experience
  • 2x full days private fishing charter with lunch
  • 1x full day private HeliFish tour in Bell 206L Longranger
  • All fishing equipment and tackle

Additional Costs

  • Flights to Darwin
  • Transfer to lodge (charter flight or 4WD)
  • Travel insurance

Accommodation

Finniss River Lodge

Six exclusive rooms with king split beds, ensuites with deep bathtubs, temperature-controlled climate, and private verandas overlooking the floodplains. Interconnecting room options are available for families. Located on a working cattle station, 128km southwest of Darwin.

Vessel

Custom Boston Whaler Dauntless

Length
6.49m
Engine
300hp Mercury Verado
Electronics
Humminbird fish finders
Helicopter
Bell 206L Longranger

6.49m custom Boston Whaler Dauntless powered by a 300hp Mercury Verado with Humminbird fish finders. Helifishing conducted in a Bell 206L Longranger helicopter (up to 1.5hrs flying, 5hrs fishing at 4 locations). Customised 6.5m Boston Whaler also available for lodge cruising.

Fishing & Species

The Finniss River system is one of the Top Endu0027s premier Barramundi fisheries. Target Barramundi throughout the tidal reaches and freshwater billabongs using a mix of casting, trolling, and fly fishing techniques.

Additional species include Threadfin Salmon, Mangrove Jack, Jewfish, and Saratoga in the freshwater systems. The diversity of habitats means thereu0027s always something biting.

Getting There

Finniss River Lodge is accessible via a 25-minute charter flight or helicopter from Darwin, or a 90-minute drive (4WD recommended due to an unsealed road stretch). The lodge is located 128km southwest of Darwin on a working cattle station.

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