Queensland

Haggerstone Island

Cast away in the remote regions of Far North Queensland on the secluded, privately owned Haggerstone Island.

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Season Year-round
Duration 7 nights
Max Guests 12
Difficulty All_levels
Price $$$$
Target Species Bluewater, Coral Trout

Overview

Haggerstone Island is a privately owned island near the tip of Cape York, adjacent to a virtually uninhabited coast. This idyllic location turns the notion of fictional paradise into reality — a genuine fly fishermanu0027s paradise with world-class reef and estuary fishing on your doorstep.

With exclusive use of the entire island for up to 12 guests, Haggerstone offers an unmatched level of privacy and exclusivity. Five individually designed private villas with Papua New Guinean and African-inspired architecture provide absolute luxury in a completely remote setting.

The surrounding waters offer an extraordinary diversity of fishing — from estuary Barramundi and Mangrove Jack, to blue water Tuna and Trevally, to flats Bonefish and Milkfish. Sailfish and Marlin are accessible in the deeper water areas. Fishing is accessible year-round.

Package Details

What's Included

  • 7 nights sole use of Haggerstone Island (up to 12 guests)
  • All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Tailored daily excursions on 45ft jet boat with captain and deckhand
  • Full equipment for fishing, kayaking, snorkelling, spearfishing, wakeboarding
  • Boat transfers between Hicks Island and Haggerstone Island

Additional Costs

  • Charter flights from Cairns to Hicks Island (~2 hours)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance

Accommodation

Private Island Villas

Five individual private villas with Papua New Guinean or African-inspired designs. Each features an open-plan layout, private deck, tropical garden, and absolute privacy with ocean views. The ultimate in remote luxury.

Vessel

MV Jo Jo III

Length
40 feet
Propulsion
Twin 700hp jet
Top Speed
40 knots
Capability
Deep water + shallow reefs

The MV Jo Jo III is a 40-foot vessel with twin 700hp jet propulsion capable of 40 knots in shallow water. Purpose-built for the conditions around Haggerstone Island, capable of accessing both deep water and shallow reef systems.

Fishing & Species

Fish the surrounding reef systems for Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Nannygai, Spanish Mackerel, and Giant Trevally. Bluewater fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna is accessible from the nearby continental shelf edge.

Light tackle and fly fishing around the islandu0027s reef flats and lagoons provide excellent sport for a variety of tropical species. Spearfishing is also available.

Getting There

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly to Cairns daily from all major Australian cities. Charter flight from Cairns to Hicks Island takes approximately 2 hours. Luggage limit 15kg per person (soft-sided bags preferred). Boat transfer from Hicks Island to Haggerstone Island takes approximately 20 minutes.

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