Byron Bay Charters
Byron Bay Charters operates from Brunswick Heads jetty, 15 minutes north of Byron Bay on the NSW North Coast. The vessel targets marlin, tuna, mackerel, wahoo, kingfish, jewfish, snapper, pearl perch and samson fish. Full-day fishing trips run from 6am to 2pm. The comfortable catamaran Windarra accommodates up to nine passengers with an experienced crew. Charters suit anglers seeking both pelagic and bottom fishing in a well-equipped, stable vessel. Private charters also available for whale watching, wildlife photography, scuba diving and snorkelling. Operates seven days weekly, weather permitting.
- Vessel
- Windarra; 9m catamaran; 2C Survey; capacity 11 (2 crew, 9 passengers); twin 150hp Honda four-stroke engines; wheelhouse; shaded seating; shower; toilet; kitchen; TV; sound system
- Maximum passengers
- 9
- Trips
- Full day fishing charter; Whale watching charters; Scuba diving charters; Snorkelling charters; Wildlife and nature photography charters; Private charters
- Departure time
- 6am
- Return time
- 2pm
- Target species
- Marlin; tuna; mackerel; wahoo; kingfish; jewfish; snapper; pearl perch; samson fish
- Departure point
- Brunswick Heads jetty, Brunswick Heads, NSW
- What is included
- Quality fishing gear; bait; tackle; Wilson fishing rods; lunch; soft drinks; water; ice; fishing permits if required
- What to bring
- Hat; sunscreen; camera; sea sickness medication if needed (seek professional advice)
- Terms and conditions
- 100% payment required on booking. Mastercard and Visa accepted with surcharge. 7 days' notice required for full refund; 100% cancellation fee applies after that. Charter cancelled for safety reasons (weather/bar conditions) will be rescheduled or refunded. All bookings confirmed by 7pm the night before departure.
Company information
Byron Bay Charters is the oldest whale watching operator in Brunswick Heads, operating with the modern catamaran Windarra. The experienced crew includes a skipper and deckhand with over 25 years' experience each. The business tailors charters to individual preferences, whether targeting pelagics or bottom fishing. Group bookings are welcomed, and individual bookings can be combined with other groups.
Details checked against the operator’s website on 9 November 2026.
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