Fishing Holiday Profile
Opened in 2006, RONDON RIDGE is the newest of TRANS NIUGINI TOURS' facilities. At 7100 feet above sea level with pannoramic valley views, it sets a new standard of luxury in PNG accommodations and dining. RONDON RIDGE Ridge provides twelve large, tastefully furnished rooms with quilts and electric mattress pads, fine dining and a comprehensive touring program. The "MV SEPIK SPIRIT", our "floating hotel" has been refurbished in 2006. Built specifically with a shallow draft, this vessel plies into the heart of the Sepik River and areas not otherwise accessible to larger vessels. Venture to the Sepik River region which Papua New Guinea is most famous for, all in unparalleled comfort. The "SEPIK SPIRIT" complies with the most rigid of safety standards including both the American Bureau of Shipping and Papua New Guinea safety regulations. It is air conditioned and accommodates no more than 18 passengers in nine deluxe, spacious twin bedrooms each with private bathroom. Facilities aboard also include a dining room, lounge, bar, video and covered upper observatory deck. KARAWARI LODGE stands high atop a hilltop overlooking the expanse of the Karawari River area. Amidst spacious, manicured gardens, there are 20 river or jungle view cottage/rooms with private bathroom, and an artifact dining/lounge/bar area provide a touch of luxury totally off the beaten path. Cultural touring program to nearby villages. At 7,000 feet the air is brisk and conducive to travel, and AMBUA LODGE may be in the most exciting part of the country. Fewer outsiders have traveled to this unspoiled area. Famous for Huli Wig Men, this culture will drain one's camera batteries with photos of colorful tribes people. Mingle with tribes who are among the most un-Westernized anywhere. Nature walks, rain forests, waterfalls, mountain vistas, and elusive Birds of Paradise in the wild, are here all in a truly Shangri La setting. This is a must on any PNG itinerary. 36 rooms, dining room, video area, lounge/bar. In an era of hyperbole and clever marketing, TRANS NIUGINI TOURS continues its consistency and 30 year reputation for excellence in wilderness lodges, amidst one of the last travel frontiers. We at TRANS NIUGINI TOURS look forward to handling you/your clients in Papua New Guinea. Kind Regards Bob Bates TRANS NIUGINI TOURS P O Box 371 MOUNT HAGEN PAPUA NEW GUINEA E-mail: service@pngtours.com Web Site: www.pngtours.com
Experience Big Fish Down Under onboard Cairns’ finest game fishing vessel "Moana III". Based in Cairns – "Giant Black Marlin Capital of the World" – Moana III operates incredible Marlin Fishing Adventures from as far south as Cape Bowling Green near Townsville and North along the famous Ribbon Reefs to Lizard Island.
Further to this, Moana III also conducts extended Fishing Expeditions to remote Cape York and the Gulf of Carpenteria for fantastic barramundi fishing.
Remote Expeditions - Big Fish Down Under specialises in exclusive adventure fishing charters to remote areas of Cape York Peninsula and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
We customise your trip to target your preferred species. Barramundi, Fingermark Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack, King Salmon, Coral Trout, Spanish Mackeral, Red Emperor, Large Mouth Nannygai, Wahoo, Dogtooth Tuna and Yellowfin Tuna are all on the menu. As well as huge Mudcrabs, Large Black Lip Oysters are also plentiful in many spots.
There are a few options with remote trips:
Full on Barramundi fishing Fishing, cruising and island hopping Mixture of barramundi fishing, light tackle and reef fishing We specialise in doing specialised private charters, we are also taking bookings for share charters set up for 4 people over 7 days.
We have dates available in December 2007
Please Contact: Daniel & Kelly McCarthy
Phone:+61 (0) 413 054 031
Email: info@bigfishdownunder.com
Website:www.bigfishdownunder.com
The waters off Exmouth are the most prolific Marlin grounds in Western Australia. The offshore region of the Exmouth plateau has long been known to hold large marlin and broadbill. The partnering of Diversity Charter Company with Waverider Game Fishing Charters now provides you with the opportunity to fish these waters.
The plateau rises up out of greater than 2000 metres of water with a minimum depth of 380 meters. There exist a series of ridges and pinnacles in this area from 60 miles west of the Montebellos to the plateau, which is 100 miles west of the Montebellos.This area is well known to hold Black and Blue Marlin in the 400 kg plus range as well as the elusive Broadbill. Northern Blue fin, Yellow fin and Big eye tuna along with Dolphinfish, Spanish Mackeral, Wahoo and various species of large oceanic sharks (Mako) are also regularly caught.
Our vessel: Orca is a 46 ft custom game boat, she has fished the waters from Cairns to Perth. She has accommodation for 6 anglers. Orca uses MacSea mapping software and have 130 lb game chair for serious fishing.
The fishing plan: We steam out of Exmouth at midday on day one with the aim to be at the first of our broadbill sites by sunset. From the moment the lines go in for the next 5 days we are fishing. If you aren’t sleeping then you’re fishing. During fishing operation we will have a maximum of four (4) anglers per boat. The use of three (3) vessels allows us to share information between boats to maximise fish captures.
Our season commences in March (week following Gamex tournament) and concludes at the end of April. Trips are of five (5) nights duration and depart Exmouth marina. Due to variability in Skywest flight times we organise each trip around your arrival times. You can do same day arrivals and departures with Skywest. Our tackle is top shelf and will ensure that you get maximum enjoyment whilst playing the fish. A maximum of 4 anglers per trip. All food is prepared by our crew and we ensure that you will eat well during your safari.
Whilst in Exmouth we also conduct day fishing charters on Orca and Waverider. Click here for more information.
Contact: Waverider Charters - Lindsay Adams
Mobile: 0427 089 101 Fax: 08 9381 7877 Email: bookings@waveriderfishing.com.au Website: www.waveriderfishing.com.au
Wellington Fishing Charters Ltd is owned by Peter Lamb and John Fargher. Both Licenced skippers with 60 yrs of charter fishing and diving experience between them.
Wellington is one of New Zealand’s best kept fishing secrets. Within an hour from the city you can be out catching BIG fish and plenty of them. The main species targeted on there charters is Puka (groper up to 200kg) fishing in the deep and Tarakihi and bluecod fishing inshore. We also regularly catch snapper, kingfish and tuna in the summer months with bass and bluenose in the deepwater.
Pete and John will look after you from start to finish offering the best possible service and fishing to make your day or trip a memorable one. There boats are sturdy ex Australian commercial boats (52 and 62ft) which are ideally suited to the Cook Strait where they fish 3 - 5 day trips to the Marlborough Sounds.
The Marlborough Sounds is ideally located close to Wellington and is normally calm. The waters are rich with scallops and crayfish which we can dredge, pot or dive for and the fishing is superb for snapper, kingfish, hapuku, bluecod and tarakihi.
Our 62ft vessel Daniel is fitted out with 7 bunks, full galley facilities, large fish hold, fridge, freezer, dvd and stereo. 52ft Melicent is a day boat only but comfortable fishes up to 12 people We are surveyed for 18 people plus crew across the strait and 25 once over the other side.
We have a wonderful Chalet available for rent at Furneaux Lodge in Endevour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound. It sleeps 12 and is fully self contained. There is a great restaurant and bar 50mtrs away and plenty to see and do.
We can organize and cook your meals or you can use our facilities and cook your own. Fishing gear is supplied or you can BYO There are plenty of scenic spots and walks for non fishing guests.
Contact: Peter Lamb Fishing Phone : +64 (0) 43878150 email: sales@petelambfishing.co.nz
Christmas Island is located in the Central Pacific in the republic of Kiribati. Situated only 65 km from the equator Christmas Island is the largest coral atoll in the world. Christmas Island is internationally renowned as a world class Bonefish adventure. Fly fishing can be enjoyed on endless white flats and crystal clear waters. The thousands of acres of sand flats and nearly 400 square km of lagoons are covered with ankle deep saltwater mixed with countless cruising bone fish.
This is a destination where sight casting for moving shadows in clear water and the anticipation of the line being spooled at any cast has the fly fisherman on edge, with adrenalin pumping! The year round fishery at Christmas Island seems to have it all for the saltwater fly fisherman: endless easy walking, hard and white sand flats, consistent year round comfortable weather, and spectacular numbers of bonefish and trevally in water condition where you are able to sight fish.
Whilst the average size of the Bonefish at Christmas Island is in the order of 3 lb there is always the lure of a 9lb bone fish attacking your fly and relentlessly peeling off the fly line at lightning bolt speed. To top it off most Bonefish can be caught with just a 20 to 40 foot cast and 12 -20 bone fish a day would not be uncommon. If one could ever get bored with catching numerous Bonefish on fly then there is also spectacularly large Giant Trevally up to 100lbs lurking on the edges of the flats. Blue Trevally to 15lbs and Striped Trevally to 20lbs can be added to the fisherman’s basket.
It is a saltwater fly fishing adventure equally rewarding for both the experienced and the beginner.
Accommodation
As Christmas Island is a very isolated and quite poor country most of the accommodation is of a basic standard. Hot showers, en-suite facilities, power, security, building maintenance and good food can not be taken for granted and some outlying lodges will have you wasting up to 1.5 hrs a day travelling to and from the fishing and boats on the back of a truck. Fly Fishing Adventures has secured exclusive access to the best accommodation on the island.
Christmas Island Fly Fishing Lodge:
Small, secure and recently refurbished lodge All rooms twin share with en-suite facilities Absolute beachfront with great views Fully air conditioned Hot and cold water Great meal standards Back up generator Situated in the heart of London village Board boats at front of lodge or 200 meters to the jetty. No more than 2 fisherman per guide No more than 4 fishermen per boat Fly fishing and Sports fishing available all inclusive Guides
The lodges provides expert fly fishing guides who will travel with you throughout the day ensuring that you are placed in the right position to benefit from the tide, the wind and the sun. All transportation will be by boat to areas of the lagoon determined by prevailing weather conditions. Most fishing is sight casting so the direction of the sun is important and throughout your stay you will become more efficient at spotting the moving shadows and placing you fly in just the right position to engage some of the speedsters of the flats. The guides are all locals and specifically trained to guide fly fishermen, both novice and experienced. To best enjoy the experience we strongly suggest casting practise before travelling to Christmas Island.
Equipment
Whilst the main targeted species is the Bonefish on Christmas Island you can not neglect the chance to catch a Giant Trevally or several other species of trevally. It is therefore wise to come equipped with several tackle combinations.
Contact: Flyfishing Adventures - Phone: +61 8 8981 1015 email:info@flyfishingadventures.com.au
