Fishing News

Melbourne Cup Fishing Trip to Fiji

For those of you who live in Melbourne, Melbourne Cup is the first public holiday for the second half of the year, it is a chance to rest and recharge after what has been a very long and chilly winter! And why not recharge in Fiji! For many years Fishing Getaways has offered group fishing trips to some fantastic destinations as a quick getaway over the holiday and this year our offering is a 6 day/5 night package to the tropical paradise that is First Landing Resort. The package on offer is $1485 per person and includes return international airfares (Melbourne-Nadi), return airport transfers and 5 nights twin share accommodation in a Garden Bure at First Landing Resort including a buffet breakfast daily and the use of all non-motorised water sports. There is a list of additional activities you can add to this trip including fishing (of course), day trips to the stunning Mamanuca Islands, island day tours, shopping trips, spa services and scuba diving. With this package you can do as much or as little as you like which means that we can take the basic package and turn this into your dream holiday.
We are also offering package extensions for those who want to stay a little longer and accommodation upgrades for those who would like to stay in something a little more beachfront or private and single supplements if you prefer to get away on your own. This trip is also couple friendy as there is plenty for the non-anglers in your life to do whilst you are out fishing during the day. So contact us today to put together the fabulous Fiji getaway you have been dreaming of, and experience our Melbourne Cup festivities... Fiji style!
Trip dates: 2nd - 7th November, 2012

Tasmanian Trumpeter Share Charter

November in Tasmania is the best time of the year to travel south and experience fishing for the famous Tasmanian Trumpeter. The package on offer departs on Friday evening - 23rd November - and returns on Sunday evening - 25th November - and includes 2 night's accommodation, car hire, 2 full days fishing and return airfares from Melbourne all for the fantastic price of only $1150 per person. The added bonus to this great weekend away is that not only will you be able to chase this fantastic species, but you will also be able to bring your catch back to Melbourne which will be packaged for you so you can fill your freezer! There are only 2 places left on this trip so email us today to register your interest.

Cooktown - The undiscovered Barra paradise!

Cooktown has never had quite as popular name as Darwin for Barramundi fishing, but after the Qld government investing in sealed roads to the northern location - we have discovered that the fishing speaks for itself! The best season for Barra is either September-November or February-April each year when the meter sized fish are often caught in the area. Your fishing vessel will be a 6m hooker that caters comfortably to 3 anglers, it is run by a local skipper who has been fishing these untouched waters for many years and knows how to put you on the fish. Share charter dates are available in November 2012 or contact us to put together a package specific to your requirements.

Share Charter to Savaii, Samoa

20th - 27th April, 2013
Based at the north-west end of the island of Savaii, our location provides you with access to the lava walls which are great for popper fishing, but more importantly you have access to the end of the island where two currents meet, providing an unbelieveable location for hungry gamefish. Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and Masi Masi (dolphin fish) are all targets on the list, not to mention the many Trevally species and other reef fish on offer.
This tour will see you accommodated in a quaint seaside lodge which may be oceans apart, but feels like home and the meals you will be served have been reputed as some of the best in all of Samoa! This itinerary is one that has you landing in Apia, on the main island of Samoa and then fishing accross from Apia to Savaii on day two, if this isn't enough to wet your apetite then you will have exclusive access to your own boat for days 3-5 and then have a leisurely rest day to soak up the sun or explore the island before heading home via the inter island ferry.
There are only 2 fishing spots remaining on this trip so get in quick to experience Samoa like no one else will!
Package price is $2750 per person based on two anglers, twin share and includes return international airfares (ex Melbourne or Sydney), all ground transfers in Samoa, one way ferry transfer, 4 full days fishing, 5 night's accommodation in Savaii, 2 night's accommodation in Apia, breakfast daily, lunch on all fishing days and dinner for 5 nights whilst in Savaii.