Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge Northern Territory Australia

The remote and exclusive Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge offers outstanding barramundi and sportfishing safaris. The comfortable lodge is situated on an escarpment fringe overlooking scenic river valleys, on the coast of a reserve near the Aboriginal community of Maningrida, approximately 400 kilometres north east of Darwin.

You will have exclusive access to five pristine Arnhem Land rivers, several coastal creeks and estuaries, and magnificent inland lagoons. Fishing is from six metre fully surveyed boats piloted by experienced and knowledgeable guides.

Touring Options

Fishing Tour

Enjoy a fishing tour from the Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge, located in a coastal wilderness near the Aboriginal community of Maningrida. A scenic flight will take you to this secluded fishing paradise, where you can explore rivers, inland lagoons and beautiful coral islands as you search for barramundi, mangrove jack, golden snapper and other sportfish. You will also have the chance to visit the renowned Maningrida Arts and Culture Centre where you can view or purchase local Aboriginal artworks.

Arnhem Land Birds

On this five day tour, professional bird watching guides will take you through one of Australia’s final bird frontiers. With an incredible variety of birds inhabiting this area, you’re sure to spot some magnificent specimens. Be on the lookout for the white-lined honeyeater, the white-bellied sea eagle, the great-billed heron, and the white-throated grass wren, or listen for their delightful bird calls. On wetlands, magpie geese, jabirus and brolgas may also be spotted.

After a full day exploring and bird watching, relax back at the lodge on the expansive shaded deck and enjoy the stunning sunsets.

Arnhem Land Aboriginal Culture Tour

Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge, in conjunction with the Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation, offer a selection of Aboriginal culture tours that will educate, excite, and enlighten you. Choose from a Traditional Bush Tucker Tour, where the emphasis will be on gathering bush tucker, or raw materials for painting, weaving or carving. Or enjoy a Traditional Hunting Tour out with local people, where you may scramble through mangroves looking for mud crabs, or go spearing for barramundi. Take the Aboriginal Rock Art Tour, where you’ll see unique rock art only accessible to a few. Or join the Aboriginal Island Life Tour where you’ll catch fish, eat oysters off the rocks, or enjoy bird watching.

Tours can also include a Maningrida Town Tour, a visit to the Djomi Museum and the Maningrida Arts and Culture.

Website: www.barralodge.com.au