Our charters are fully guided and we recommend a minimum of 4 days and a maximum of 7 days for a full-on, yet relaxing, fishing experience.

We encourage minimum booking of 4 anglers, however if required we reserve the option to combine bookings where suitable to achieve optimum numbers. Bookings of 5 or more anglers attract a discount of 5%, and will guarantee a “sole charter”. A maximum of 8 anglers applies.

If the tides or weather are not conducive to fishing, extra activities will be offered to clients (at no extra cost) such as waterhole swims, bush tucker walks, croc spotting and traditional spear throwing demonstrations.

Rates are GST inclusive and valid to March 31 2009.

Inclusions

Your home in the wetlands is the new custom built 12m catamaran MV Pikkuw and your charter includes:

• Air-conditioned cabins and living/dining area, and screened upper deck
• Comfortable accommodation for up to 8 guests in 2 twin cabins and one 4 berth cabin (including linen)
• Fully catered - food, light refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks provided
• Restricted service of alcohol (see below)
• Experienced fishing guides
• Two centre-console tenders with 60hp 4-stroke outboards, providing mobile, safe, stable fishing platforms
• All bait plus quality suitable tackle and gear on a "replace if lost or broken" basis

Skytrans Airlines fly direct from Cairns to Aurukun on weekdays, while QANTAS Airlink operates a daily service between Cairns and Weipa. Private air charter is available from Weipa to Aurukun. Costs are:

• Skytrans: Approx $360 per person one way between Cairns and Aurukun, although they are currently offering a $680 return deal to our guests.
• QANTAS: From $179 (Red e-deal) per person one way between Cairns and Weipa
• Private Charter: Approx $450 one way between Weipa and Aurukun

We are happy to make air travel arrangements for your trip on request.

Alcohol in moderation can be provided but NOT included in the charge.

As a rough guide this is approximately ˝ bottle of wine and 4 cans of beer per person per day. Additional premium wines and beers can be purchased at an extra charge. A wine list is available on request.

Aurukun, and the surrounding land and water-ways, are alcohol restricted areas. Customers are advised NOT TO CARRY ALCOHOL into Aurukun with them as significant penalties apply. For more information, please visit www.alcoholimits.qld.gov.au.

The liquor license for Aurukun Fishing Charters only operates between 5pm and 10 pm and is restricted to mid-strength beer and “wine-with-meal” only.

If you have a specific request for beer or wine please let us know early (at least 4 weeks prior to departure). A selection of quality red and white wines is available.

• All rates quoted are in Australian Dollars, are GST inclusive, and valid to 31 March 2008.
• The cost shown is for "land content" only and does not include the cost of transport to and from Aurukun at the commencement and completion of the charter.
• Minimum (3) and maximum (8) numbers apply.
• A 5 % discount is available for single bookings of 5 or more anglers.
• A 20% deposit is required at time of booking to confirm your booking.
• The balance is to be paid in full no later than 30 days prior to departure.
• Cancellation 30 days or more prior to departure date, a full refund less a $35.00 per person administration fee will be made.
• Cancellation between 15-30 days prior to of departure date, a 50% refund will be made to the client, less the $35.00 administration fee
• Cancellation less then 15 days prior to charter, no refund will be payable to the client.
• In the event of the scheduled charter not operating due to extreme weather, all monies will be refunded.
• Charter itinerary may vary depending on prevailing weather & tidal conditions and is advised as a guide only.

A 16 kg per person baggage weight restriction applies for light aircraft flights. Rod tubes must not be over 2m in length and should not be bulky.