Tour Overview
Experience the best of both worlds with our half day Heli Fishing and half day Heli Pub Crawl combo!
Land on the banks where the barra are biting at fishing locations only accessible via helicopter. Spend the morning relaxing at your private fishing location as you sit back and enjoy a few beverages whilst targeting the famous Top End Barramundi. Reel in the catch of the day before taking to the skies for an afternoon pub crawl from noon until 3pm. Embark on a Pub Crawl visiting TWO of Darwin’s most iconic venues, with your choice from three options for Venue 1, before heading to the final destination, Noonamah Tavern.
Whether you’re a fishing enthusiast or pub goer, this seven hour tour promises excitement and relaxation in equal measure.
If any passenger weighs 125kg or more, please contact our office
Heli Fish & Pub Crawl
UP TO
80 mins Scenic Flying
VENUES
2 Licensed Venues
Schedule
8am Departure
Tour times may vary depending on tides
HELI FISH SEASON
Optimum fishing is January – April
Tours depart from Finniss River Helicopters Hangar, MKT Airfield. Please enquire for departure from Dundee.
Please note – Tour times may vary depending on tides and weather. The optimum fishing period is January to April.
Tour Inclusions
- All fishing gear and tackle
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Cooler bags, ice and water provided.
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BYO food and drinks welcome for Heli Fishing only.
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Pax are required to purchase their own meals and beverages at licensed venues.
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Enclosed footwear and sun safety items are recommended.
Anglers are welcome to bring their own fishing gear for the tour.
Tour Add-Ons
Request during tour booking/checkout
Shuttle Bus Round Trip
Darwin & Surrounds Area | $130 total
Pub Crawl Options
Select one of the Pub Crawl options below during the booking process. Approximately 45 minutes at each venue.
Crawl 1
- Dundee Beach Tavern
- Noonamah Tavern
Crawl 2
- Crab Claw Island Resort
- Noonamah Tavern
Crawl 3
- Top End Safari Camp
- Noonamah Tavern
Crawl 4
- Darwin River Tavern
- Noonamah Tavern
Please feel free to bring swimmers and a towel as some venues have pools available for customer use. Please follow venue rules.
Crawl 3 / Top End Safari Camp is closed October to March.
- Minimum 2 pax for all bookings
- Maximum individual passenger weight for an R44 is 130kg
- Please enquire if any passenger exceeds the maximum 130kg individual weight
For a booking request with 9 or more passengers, or if you can’t see a tour available on your preferred date, please contact our office
Flight Map (disclaimer – flight paths may vary on the day due to weather conditions and/or air traffic control)
Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQ
For all general FAQ, including cancellation policy, tour transfers, passenger weights and much more, please head to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Are there any weight restrictions?
Yes, strict indivdiual and combined passenger weight restrictions apply.
Please enquire for maximum combined passenger weight limits for each tour.
Please visit our Passengers & Weights page for more information of contact us at office@helitoursdarwin.com.au
What happens if the weather is bad or if it is raining on the day of our bookings?
We closely monitor weather conditions on a daily basis and our staff will endeavour to provide passengers with as much notice as possible and updates on current weather circumstances however, we cannot always guarantee we will be able to achieve this as weather conditions are often unpredictable.
If a pilot cancels a flight due to weather conditions, Covid-19 restrictions, or staff and aircraft unavailability, if available an alternative time will be discussed with the customer. If this cannot be arranged, a full refund (minus associated fees) will be issued.
If a tour has commenced, and a flight is required to return to base due to circumstances beyond our control, there will be no refund issued.
Please visit our Terms and Conditons page for more infromation.
What is the best time of year to book a Heli FIsh tour?
The optimum fishing period for Heli Fishing tours is January to April (season pending).
What fishing locations do you go to?
We fish a range of both fresh and saltwater creeks around the Daly River Region.
How much time is spent flying/fishing?
Depending on the tour booked, minimum flying time is approximately 80 minutes and increases, minimum fishing time is approximatly 2.5 hours and increases.
Do I need to be experienced at fishing?
Our Heli Fishing tours are suitable for all level of fishing experience. Our experienced pilots/guides are there to assist passengers with their fishing.
Do we get to keep the fish caught on the tour?
No, we do not take any fish home, we only catch and release.
Could we catch the Million Dollar FIsh
Yes, there is every chance that you could catch one of the tagged barra. Under these circumstances, the fisherman will need to be registered for the competition (via NT website) and if so, you will be allowed to keep the fish for verification by NTMEC.
Do you primarilly target Barramundi?
Yes our remote fishing locations and gear are suite to catching the iconic Top End Barramundi, although other species may also be caught on the tour.
Are we allowed to bring our own fishing gear?
Anglers are welcome to bring their own fishing gear for the tour. Please advise us if you wish to do so.
What lures and rods do you use?
We use a range of both soft and hard plastic lures, pending what is working best at the time.
We use Shimano bait caster reels for the experienced angler, and a range of eggbeater reels for beginners.
Heli Fish & Pub Crawl Checkout
Please note that all tours are available by request only. We recommend calling our ofice to confirm availability before booking.
We’re equipped to take large group bookings. For a booking request with 9 or more passengers, or if a tour is not available on your preferred date, please contact our office
If any passenger is 125kg or more, please contact our office
The Heli Fishing season runs January – April. Please call our office (0477 619 303) to enquire for May – December availability.
