Vessel: ALURER & WHALER 2

Maximum Passengers: 4 persons per boat

Available Species: Barramundi, Threadfin, Trevally, Sooties, Mangrove Jack, Queenfish, Javelin, Fingermark, King Salmon Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Nannygai, Cobia, Coral Trout, GT’s, Black Marlin

Services:

• Half Day Tour
• Full Day Tour
• 3,4,5,7 Day packages including accomodation
• tailormade packages

Inclusions: Use of all fishing equipment (quality GLoomis/Shimano replace if lost or broken), Todd as your guide, Lunch, morning tea, soft drinks and icy tank water, bait, tackle, insect repellent

Company Information

Crackajack Sportfishing Adventures is an adventure which will give you a great experience in fishing in the best places with Captain Todd Eveleigh – Hinchinbrook shires resident full-time salt water fishing guide. Todd has a vast amount of experience in tropical sportfishing and as a fishing writer keeps anglers abreast of current happenings around Lucinda and in the Hinchinbrook Channel.

This charter will let the anglers experience some of the best North Queensland sport fishing as well as top Australian salt water fly fishing for Barramundi in a true mangrove wilderness. You can also witness the scenic coastline with the backdrop of Hinchinbrook Island, the worlds largest oceanic Island National Park with its breath taking rainforest, rugged mountain peaks and water falls.

We also provide reef or blue water sport fishing charters in the Great Barrier Reef, micro jigging, popper fishing, trolling or bottom fishing the reef. 

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Vessel: M.V. BOOBY BIRD

Maximum Passengers: 15 persons

Minimum Passengers: 20persons

Tour Destination: Swain Reef, Cato Reef, Whitsunday Island,Capricorn Bunker Group, Wreck Reef and Samurez Reef, Hamilton Island

Departure Area: Gladstone Marina

Tour Packages and Prices:

7 DAYS TRIP,10DAYS TRIP,14 DAYS TRIP

• Tour Destination: Swain Reef

• Activities to do: fishing,diving,spearfishing

COASTAL TRIPS

• Activities to do: Mud-crabbing, estuary fishing and oyster picking

• Departure Area: Airlie beach

FISHING TRIP

DIVING TRIP

SIGHTSEEING TRIP

RESEARCH TRIP

SPEARFISHING TRIP

Inclusions: all meals, dive tanks and weight belts are supplied for the divers.

Things to bring: Boga grips,Multipurpose set of large plier, sharp knife,and pair of gloves

Company Information

Booby Bird has been operating out of Gladstone Marina for over 21 years. The charter aims to provide their clients an enjoyable, fascinating and memorable fishing and diving experience with us. In addition to that, the charter also provides a knowledgeable skipper that will help and guide their clients to the right destinations.

An80 foot vessel namely BOOBY BIRD is used to carry their passengers to the perfect spot for their trip. It is powered by a 425 horsepower engine, a desalinator and has 2 AC generators. 12 channel GPS receiver hand held marine radios and Eagle Cuda 300 fish finding sonars are also equipped in the vessel. Moreover, to give comfort to the charters customers, the vessel is also equipped with air-conditioned cabins. Televisions, CD players and Video are also equipped in the boats to keep the clients entertained while on board.

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Vessel: REEF HUNTER

Maximum Passengers: 10 persons

Departure Area: Tweed River

Departure Time: 6:00a.m

Returning Time: 12noon

Inclusions: Coffee, Soft Drinks and Tea

Available Species: Snapper, Pearlies, Venus Tusk, Teraglin, Moses Perch, Spangled Sweetlip, Maori Cod, Kingfish, Cobia, Mullaway, Amberjack, Samson Fish, Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Mackerel and Tuna

Tour Packages and Prices

*Half Day Fishing Charter

• Tour Duration: 6 hours

• Price: $110 per person

• Departure Area: Tweed River

• Departure Time: 6a.m

• Returning Time: 12p.m

• Maximum Passengers: 10 persons

• Inclusions: all equipment, lunch and refreshments

*3/4 Day Fishing Charter

• Tour Duration: 8 hours

• Price: $140 per person

• Departure Area: Tweed River

• Departure Time: 6a.m

• Returning Time: 2p.m

• Maximum Passengers: 10 persons

• Inclusions: all equipment, lunch and refreshments

*Full Day Fishing Charter

• Tour Duration: 10 hours

• Price: $180 per person

• Departure Area: Tweed River

• Departure Time: 6a.m

• Returning Time: 4p.m

• Maximum Passengers: 10 persons

• Inclusions: all equipment, lunch and refreshments

*Whale Watching Tour

• Price: $90 per person

• Tour Duration: 3 hours

• Maximum Passengers: 8 persons

• Inclusions: light snack and refreshments

*6 Hour Fishing Trip

• Price: $110 per person

• Tour Duration: 6 hours

• Maximum Passengers: 10 persons

Company Information

Cushy Fishing Charter is a charter which is operated by the owner Kyle Cush who has been fishing and diving locally for over fifteen years to ensure that you will have a great and unforgettable experience while staying with us. Our experienced skipper and crew are professional in providing you with a very fun and safe day out on the water. Whether you are a first timer or an expert dangler everyone is welcome and we are very happy to share our fishing knowledge with you.

An 11 metre REEF HUNTER Stebercraft Fly bridge Pro-fishers powered by a 375 horsepower/3208/V8 Caterpillar Turbo Diesel is used to carry out their passengers on their desired trips booked with the charter. The said vessel is equipped with latest fish finding equipment and GPS technology which are a great help in fishing. Furthermore, dinette, steering wheel, galley and a toilet is also found in the said boat. To insure the clients with their safety while on board, Reef Hunter is licensed, fully insured and surveyed charter fishing boat CFB 12840.

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Vessels: TAKA

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 30 persons

MUSTIQUE

• Departure Area: Cairns Lizard Island and East Coast

• Maximum Passengers: 10 persons overnight

INYADREAMS

• Departure Area: Port Stephens, Cairns, East Coast

• Maximum Passengers: 10 persons – day/6 persons – overnight

MV TUSA

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 27-35 persons – day/16 persons – overnight

PHANTOM

• Departure Area: Port Douglas

• Maximum Passengers: 11 persons – day/6 persons – overnight

SHEER DELIGHT

• Departure Area: Brisbane Great Barrier Reef

• Maximum Passengers: 30 persons – day/8 persons – overnight

ISIS II

• Departure Area: Hamilton Island

• Maximum Passengers: 50 persons – day/12 persons – overnight

JOE JOE

• Departure Area: Port Douglas

• Maximum Passengers: 20 (inshore waters), 12 (offshore), 6 (overnight)

SPIRIT OF FREEDOM

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 26 pax extended

ENTERPRISE

• Departure Area: Port Douglas

• Maximum Passengers: 10 persons – day/4 persons – overnight

SHER KHAN

• Departure Area: Cairns and Lizard Island, East Coast

• Maximum Passengers: 12 persons – day/8 persons – overnight

BALI HAI II

• Departure Area: Cairns/Sydney

• Maximum Passengers: 15 persons – day/4-6 persons – overnight

MISTRESS

• Departure Area: Gold Coast (Dec.-Aug.), Cairns, (Sep.-Nov.)

• Maximum Passengers: 8 persons-day/4 persons – overnight

REEL SCREAMER

• Departure Area: Port Douglas

• Maximum Passengers: 11 persons – day/6 persons – overnight

NEW MOON

• Departure Area: Cairns/Port Stephens

• Maximum Passengers: 6 persons (overnight)

TRADITION

• Departure Area: Cairns, Brisbane

• Maximum Passengers: 10 persons – day/6 persons – overnight

WILD TURKEY

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 8 persons – day/4 persons – overnight

SEA BABY IV

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 10 persons – day/3 persons – overnight

MOANA

• Departure Area:Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 12 persons – day/6 persons – overnight

REEL CHASE

• Departure Area: Southport/Port Stephens/Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 6 persons – day/4 persons – overnight

KANAHOEE

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 12 persons – day/4 persons – overnight

BILLFISH

• Departure Area: Cairns/PCB

• Maximum Passengers: 10 persons – day/6 persons – overnight

MARLIN BLUE

• Departure Area: Whitsundays

• Maximum Passengers: 8 persons – day/6 persons – overnight

OCEAN BLUE

• Departure Area: East Coast

• Maximum Passengers: 8 persons (overnight)

DONT ASK ME

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 12 persons (day), 7 persons (overnight)

ALLURE

• Departure Area: Cairns/Townsville/Port Stephens

• Maximum Passengers: 6 persons (day), 3-4 persons (overnight)

JOKER

• Departure Area: Port Douglas

• Maximum Passengers: 8 persons (day), 4 persons (overnight)

PIRATE

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 8 persons (day), 2 persons (overnight)

RAINBOW PRINCESS

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 14 persons (day), 8 persons (overnight)

SUPERCAT

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 80 persons (day)

MV BOOMERANG II

• Departure Area: Cairns/ PCB

• Maximum Passengers: 8-10 persons (overnight)

DIVERSITY

• Departure Area: Port Douglas

• Maximum Passengers: 30 persons (day), 12 persons (overnight)

AQUACAT

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers:14 persons (day), 12 persons (overnight)

FLOREAT

• Departure Area: Cairns

• Maximum Passengers: 22 persons (day), 13 persons (night)

GARY WRIGHT

• Tour Destination: Cape York – East Coast tip to the Jacky Jacky River and west Coast tip to the Jardine River & Brilya Point

• Maximum Passengers: 4 persons

ALL FED UP

• Tour Destination: Weipa

• Maximum Passengers: 4 persons

Available Species: Giant Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Small Marlin,Wahoo, Mackerel, Barracuda, Dolphin Fish, Pacific Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Tiger Shark, Red Emperor, Coral Trout, Sooty Grunter, Mangrove Jack and Tunas Inclusions: Fishing equipment (international standard), all meals on board, experienced crew (minimum of 3), staterooms fully air-conditioned (with ensuite, TV/stereo/video, ice-maker, etc.), 1st class accommodation, highest standard meals (qualified chef), all drinks (open bar), scuba & snorkelling equipment/dive compressor, laundry facilities, water-skiing, seaplane transfer communication facilities.

Special Locations:

• Mooloolaba – Sunshine Coast (includes transfers from Brisbane Airport, accommodation, day or extended fishing with equipment & meals)

• Whitsunday Islands – Laguna Quays (includes hourly rates, half day or full day charters)

• Cardwell – Hinchinbrook Channel (includes transfers, accommodation, meals, fishing equipment and customized fishing boat)

• Cape Bowling Green – Townsville

• Moreton Bay – Brisbane (includes day or extended trips, fishing equipment, meals and drinks plus hotel transfers)

• Cape York Fishing Lodges (includes return transfers from Cairns, all meals, accommodation at the Lodges or live aboar mothership, guide, boats and fishing equipment)

• Lizard Island (includes return transfer from Cairns-one hour flight, all meals on the island, 40 game boat, crew and fishing equipment, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, water skiing, glass bottom boat trips, paddle skis, archery and bird watching)

• Princess Charlotte Bay (includes live aboard game boat or mothership with aluminium sports fishing dinghies, seaplane transfer or boat)

*Sport Fishing

• Heli-Fishing – includes day or extended trips, all fishing tackle, meals and drinks

• Fly Fishing

• Blue Water

• Estuary and Rivers

• Freshwater – includes quality gear, however anglers are encouraged to bring their own

• Lake Tinaroo

• Weipa

• Seisia

Company Information

Cairns Reef Charter is hosted by Captain Peter B. Wright who has fished around the world for marlin. He is the sports fishing columnist for Motor Boating & Sailing Magazine. He had won dozens of tournaments for catching more marlin over 1000 pounds than any captain in history besides catching numerous world records.

Cairns Reef Charter offers world class boats, friendly and expert crews and of course an unbeatable environment to be with. The charter can arrange the appropriate types of boat to fish any tournament or location on the East Coast of Australia. Our charter has boats for sailing, snorkelling, cruising and diving the Great Barrier Reef to suit individuals, groups or couples. Designing a package for you or your clients including tours, car hire, accommodation, domestic travel Australia wide and airport transfers can be also arranged for you by our inbound operation. We also have seaplane and helicopter to fly to the Great Barrier Reef to organize specialized photographic and scenic flights.

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Vessel: MV BOOMERANG II

Maximum Passengers: 8 persons

Available Species: Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Black Jew, Tarpon, Salmon, Javelin Fish and Trevally, Mackerel, Queenfish, Tuna, Cod and Fingermark, Cod, Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Sweetlip and Nannygai

Departure Area: Princess Charlotte Bay

Tour Packages and Prices:

*Seven Day Package ex Cairns

• Price: AU$4,250.00 per person (inc. GST)- valid for 2012

 

Inclusions: All meals are provided, Bed Linens, Bath Towels, Snap Frozen Fillet, Momento Picture and DVD of the weeks adventures, and skippers

Things to bring: Rod, Reels, Lines, Hat, Long Sleeve top long pants, Backpack, insect repellent, polarised sunglasses, sandshoes, small tackle box and digital camera. 

Company Information

The Boomerang Sport Fishing Charter is owned and operated by Russell and Annalies Player since the charter was established in the year 2005. The couple have vast experience in fishing especially in fishing locally. Thus, with the help of their great experience in local fishing, it will assures their clients to have an energetic, full of information and memorable fishing trip in their life.

A 65 ft. motor vessel namely BOOMERANG II is used to carry their passengers on their seven day tour. The vessel is equipped with a 6 cylinder Gardner Diesel which is the main engine of the vessel, 2 toilers and 1 hot and cold shower. In addition to that, to give comfort to the passengers on board, there are cabins which are both air conditioned.

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Vessel: BLACKOUT

Maximum Passengers: 3 persons

Tour Packages and Prices:

Reef Fishing Trip

• Price: $230 per person

• Maximum Passengers: 3 person

• Departure Time: 6:45 a.m.

• Returning Time: 4:0 p.m.

• Available Species: Coral Trout, Nannygai, Spangled Emperor, Red Emperor, Fingermark, Sweet-lip, Cobia, Sailfish, Spanish mackerel, and Giant Trevally.

Sole Fishing Trip

• Price: * prices depends upon the clients request

All Day River Fishing Trip

• Price: $230.00 per person

• Tour Destinations: Mulgrave, Russell, Pristine Daintree and Johnson Rivers

• Maximum Passengers: 3 persons

• Departure Time: 6:45 a.m.

• Returning Time: 5:00 p.m.

• Available Species: Finger Mark, Queenfish, Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Trevally and many more.

Inclusions: Rod, reels, live bait and tackle, Light Refreshments, Lunch and Sunscreen are also provided.

Things to bring: Hats and Sunglasses

Company Information

Blackout Sport fishing Charter is owned and operated by Kerry Bailey. He is also the skipper of the charter who guides his clients on board during their trips. Furthermore, Kerry has worked in fishing industry for many years and as a result, this experience gave him vast knowledge about fishing.

The charter is operating their available tour trips around Cairns. Blackout Sport fishing Charter is also offering some fishing trips aside from the tour packages given below. These fishing trips are Wreck Bumper Barring, Deep water Bat Fishing, Jigging, Pelagic Trolling, Live Baiting, Lure Casting and many more. The charter aims to give the best fishing trips with their customers.

A 6 metre Badjcraft Custom Aluminium sport fisher, BLACKOUT, is used in carrying their clients on respective tours. The vessel is powered by a Suzuki 140 4 for fast and comfortable trip. Your skipper Kerry will assure the safety of the clients while on board.

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Vessel: AQUASCENE

Maximum Passengers: 8 persons

Tours and Charter Acheron Island Adventure

• Available Tour Trips: Full Day Trip

• Tour Description: Departing from Magnetic Island is approximately 1 hour ride to reach the so called “an uninhabited Island” which the Acheron Island. This tour will help you shortened your travel to Great Barrier Reef by just passing the Acheron Island.Spending times with family or with friends with this tour will assure you a unforgettable day with full relaxation and adventure that will you will treasure.

Maggie 360

• Available Tour Trips: Fish Feed, Snorkel, Bay Hopping, Full Trips and Half Day Trips

• Tour Description: This tour includes traveling around the island to get a chance to experience to see the beautiful granite boulder scenery and take time visiting the beaches in the Island. Skippers are present in order to guide their guests on board and assure to give their guest a memorable and unforgettable tour with the charter.

Great Barrier Reef

• Tour Description: Great Barrier Reef trip takes almost 2.5 hours to reach the destination which is the famous Great Barrier Reef from the departure area which is from the Magnetic Island. (*note that the this trip is only available on a private charter)

• Fishing

• Snorkelling

• Exploring

Things to Bring: Swimwear, Towel, Hats, Sunscreen, Camera, Sunglasses, and Sensible Clothing for sun protection. Guests can also bring alcoholic drinks if they want. Bringing your own fishing equipment is also welcome.

Company Information

Aquascene Fishing Charter is owned and operated by Adam and Stephanie Hinks who has been living at Magnetic Island for over 20 years until their family grow. Furthermore, have 23 years of experience in local fishing and cruising around the area and he operates his Professional Fishing Operation. The vessel used is fully equipped with the necessary equipment needed during the tour.

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Legend Charters provides game fishing; bottom fishing; diving; sightseeing; and whale, penguin and bird watching.

Fish commonly caught in the Portland area include Southern Blue Fin Tuna, Albacore Tuna, Kingfish, Snapper, Flathead, Whiting, Calamari and Sharks.

Minimum Passengers: 6

Maximum Passengers: 8

Departure Time: 6am or by arrangement with full boat hire

Return Time: various

Charter Inclusions for free: Quality fishing gear supplied. Bait and ice are also included. Food and drinks are provided by arrangement.

Company Information

Our Skipper, Nigel, has more than 12 years sea time; including charter fishing and trawler fishing in Portland and other areas around Australia. Nigel has extensive local knowledge of the Portland waters and fishing grounds.

Our vessel, “Legend I” , is a 30ft Skipper craft, purpose built for the coast guard, with maximum stability. Features include a wide beam, seating and undercover area, as well as top of the range modern navigation equipment.

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