Boat hire in Nhulunbuy
Submitted: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 00:00
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Member - John
G'day, have done a search and nothing comes up, was wondering if there is a boat hire place in
Nhulunbuy. Have searched the Yellow Pages etc, nothing came up, so thought I would ask the forumites.......... Thanks in advance for any answers.
Reply By: ctaplin - Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 00:11
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 00:11
Hi
John,
I lived in
Nhulunbuy for almost 4 years and don't know of any company that hires out boats. Unfortunately with the refinery shutting down at the moment, many other town facilities are also under threat as the
population is reduced by more than half.
The only other suggestion is to go on a fishing charter
Gove Fishing Charters
Regards,
Chris
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Follow Up By: Member - John - Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 00:14
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 00:14
Chris, thanks for the prompt reply, will give the charter company a call. Thanks once again.
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Reply By: Bigfish - Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 05:06
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 05:06
Ken Waugh runs the charter boat business. The hire boat company shut down and the owner has moved on. Like many other people, as a result of the
mine winding back. If you can afford to do a several day stay at Wigram Island (
home of Kens
camp set-up) you will not be disappointed.
Unfortunately at this time of the year the south0easterlies make fishing hard unless you happen to jag a calm day. Wet season (Oct to march) is usually the best time.
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Follow Up By: Member - John - Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 13:59
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 13:59
Thanks for the reply, wish I did have time to visit
the lodge for a few days, but unfortunatley, don't. Realise the time of year is wrong, but can't change that. Thanks once again.
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