Kimberley Barramundi Tour, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Airing Date: Jan 1st, 2002
If fishing is your holiday activity of choice then there is no better place to do it than the Kimberley in Western Australian. Head to Kununurra and join a guided Barramundi Tour to really experience the best that the area has to offer. The fishing location is 90 minutes' drive from town and there, your guide will show you how to catch a 'Barra' while also revealing some secrets about Aboriginal fishing.One such tip is to use fresh mullet as bait but remember, you can only keep one barramundi per person so be careful about which one you keep. Bait, tackle and 4WD transfers are all included in the price of the tour.Your fishing guide also runs bush survival walks showing all the hidden treasures of the bush. You will also sample some of nature's finest bush tucker such as seeds from a boab tree that taste like powdered milk.To finish the day you can sit around the campfire to a feast of fresh fish and salad.
The facts
Ansett flies from Perth to Kununurra five times a week and tickets start at $715 from Perth and $880 from Sydney.
Traveland
Tel: 132 002
Arnie's Fishing Adventure costs from $220 per person per day with a minimum of two days. The deal includes 4WD transfers from Kununurra, all meals and camping and fishing gear.
Arnie's Fishing Adventure
Tel: 08 91 691 820
Email: arniesfishing@wn.com.au
Kimberley Tourism Association
Tel: 08 9193 6660
Western Australian Tourist Centre
Tel: 1300 361 351
