Fishing from Cairns to Darwin
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 18:54
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Pony181
Hello All
Im heading from
Cairns to
Darwin next week.
ill be heading along the M1 down to
Townsville,then along the M6 to Mt Isa and across to
Tennant Creek, then up to
Darwin from there via the 87.
Just a few questions
very keen fisho so
are there many fishing spots along the way?
if so where about(im not after secret spots ) just a rough idea
also any must see's/attraction
Are there many shops/servo's along these roads, and is it very expensive?
cheers
Reply By: Fatso - Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 19:21
Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 19:21
Along the M1 & the M6 there are service stops at most of the exit ramps.
Prices are what we pay in NQ. But we feel happy to pay so much fuel tax because it helps fund our motorways.
Take the flyover at
Cardwell & exit there for a bit of fishing in the
Hinchinbrook Channel
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Reply By: Member - Rick P (NT) - Monday, Nov 02, 2009 at 17:59
Monday, Nov 02, 2009 at 17:59
Have you thought about going the
Savannah Way,
Normanton,
Karumba,
Burketown, King Ash Bay the list goes on and the dirt road isn't too bad with plenty of servo's but yes it is expensive. Off course once you get to
Darwin you've got Yellow Waters in
Kakadu, Coroboree on the
Mary River take your pick
Cheers
Rick P
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Reply By: Member - Dave and Shaz - Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 14:19
Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 14:19
Hi Pony181
The
Katherine River that runs through, you guessed it,
Katherine - has fish. Try below the low level crossing just out of town. Also, the
United servo in
Katherine has the cheapest fuel in town. You'll find that just before you cross the bridge heading north. You must stop at
Edith Falls and have a swim and walk up to the waterfalls for another swim. Great place to wash out the dust but unfortunately, no fishing there! Once you get closer to
Darwin, the choices will be endless but Corroboree
Billabong,
Mary River, all the
well known spots, will be worth a try in the build up.
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Follow Up By: Pony181 - Thursday, Nov 05, 2009 at 14:54
Thursday, Nov 05, 2009 at 14:54
cheers for the reply,and all the info
wiil do mate
have a good one
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