Broome Fishing, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Airing Date: Aug 18th, 2003
About a three hour's flight from Perth, Broome is a colourful old pearling port that attracts thousands of tourists every year.
Its isolation makes it feel like a real escape, yet it still comes with all the creature comforts that city dwellers are accustomed to, like good accommodation, great bars and fantastic fresh seafood.
If you're after the freshest seafood around - even fresher than the large servings in the many seaside restaurants of Broome - head out in a boat and catch it yourself. You can either hire a boat or join a fishing charter trip like Port Bouvard Charters.
Port Bouvard has the biggest charter boat in Broome, stretching to 18 metres in length. This fully-equipped deep sea fishing vessel features a single Man 960 horse power diesel engine, the largest electronic navigational system and spacious rear fishing deck.
It's not just the boat that sets this charter apart from the rest. The crew have plenty of experience and will happily show newcomers all the best spots to snag a fish.
Spending a day fishing out at sea is heaps of fun, and this one day trip is a very relaxing experience - unless you have a massive fish on the end of your line. Bronze Whaler Sharks are just one species of fish that inhabit the 60 metre reef, so you could end up dragging one of these heavyweights aboard.
When it's time for lunch, expect some of the freshest seafood you've ever tasted. As soon as the fish are caught, they're cleaned and slapped on the barbie with a garlic and chilli sauce.
For the perfect end to the day, head to the Broome Beach Resort for a game of beach cricket at sunset. This resort is run by former Australian cricket player Bruce Yardley, so when it comes to organising a game of cricket, he's certainly on the ball.
The facts
Qantas and QantasLink will flies to Broome with flights starting from $815 from Melbourne and $554 from Perth.
Qantas
Tel: 13 13 13
Port Bouvard Charters offer a full day fishing trip, including lunch, for around $190 per person.
Port Bouvard Charters
Tel: 08 9192 5422
Accommodation at Broome Beach Resort starts from $172 per night for a one bedroom apartment.
Broome Beach Resort
Tel: 1800 647 333
Western Australian Tourism Commission
Tel: 08 9220 1700
