If taking a bluewater charter out of Darwin you can stay anywhere in the city as it is invariably a short trip to where the charter boats embark. Likewise, most barramundi tours also leave from Darwin, although there are regional operations.

If touring in a vehicle, Katherine, 350km south of Darwin, is central to the the Victoria, Roper, Katherine and Daly Rivers.

Various dedicated NT fishing lodges and mainstream accommodation are available.

The NT’s Million Dollar Fish promotion runs each year for a “season”, with 100 or so $10,000 tagged barra to be caught each year, and a $1m fish, of which several tagged fish are eligible for the big prize.

Accommodation for people fishing Bynoe Harbour ….
Crab Claw Island Resort …. details here.
Sandpalms Roadhouse …. details here.

Accommodation for people fishing the Adelaide River ….
Goat Island Lodge …. details here.

Accommodation for people fishing Kakadu ….
Cooinda Lodge Kakadu …. details here.

Accommodation for people fishing out of Nhulunbuy ….
Walkabout Lodge …. details here.

Accommodation for people fishing the Daly River ….
Woolianna on the Daly …. details here.
Daly River Barra Resort …. details here.
Banyan Farm …. details here.

Accommodation for people fishing the Roper River ….
Roper Bar Caravan Park …. reopened in 2021.
Tomato Island Campground (Munbililla) only vans and tents …. details here.

Accommodation for people fishing the McArthur River ….
King Ash Bay Fishing Club …. details here.

Accommodation for people fishing the Mary River region ….
Corroboree Park Tavern …. details here.