Fishing

Australia is legendary for its fantastic fishing. Thousands of kilometres of fish-rich coastline rim the country, from the cool waters of the south to the tropical Top End and the world's largest fringing and barrier reefs.
Cairns, Queensland
North Queensland, in particular, the area from Cairns northwards along the Great Barrier Reef, is known as the black marlin capital of the world. Cairns fishing can be exhilarating. According to International Game Fishing Association records, up to 70 per cent of all "granders" (black marlins exceeding 1,000 pounds) are caught in these waters each year. The season runs from September through late December, and nowadays, most of the marlin are tagged and released.
The Top End, Northern Territory
The tropical northernmost tip of the Northern Territory or "Top End," as it's called, is famous for some of the best barramundi fishing in Australia. This area encompasses Darwin and Kakadu National Park, The best times to fish here are during the barra build-up, from October through December. This is when the fish school in the local billabongs and saltwater estuaries before monsoonal rains inundate the region. The barra run-off, from February through May, is also excellent. At this time, the barramundi tends to congregate at the river mouths.
Cape York, Queensland
Cape York offers anglers the ultimate Aussie fishing adventure. Accessible only by 4WD, the remote far north tip of Australia is famous for its pristine beaches; uninhabited islands; and fish-rich tidal estuaries, lagoons, and rivers. During the wet season, the roads here become impassable, but from May through December, a stream of thrill-seeking travellers venture north into this wild and remote region, where Indigenous people have lived off the land for thousands of years.
Exmouth, Western Australia
Exmouth is one of the most diverse fishing destinations on the planet. It borders World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, the world's largest fringing reef, near the tip of Western Australia's North West Cape. The crystal-clear waters surrounding this remote town, are famous for the hundreds of whale sharks that swim here from March through October, but they are also home to a dazzling array of other fish.