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Cairns
| Peak Season: Sept - Dec | Category: Queensland |
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Nestled on the coast of Far North Queensland, the city is tucked between the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea and the lush rolling downs of the Atherton Tableland to the west. The city centre focuses on the Cairns Esplanade at the seafront with the relatively small CBD bounded by Cairns Central Shopping and the Cairns Railway Station to the west. Popular with Backpackers, Cairns offers a unique experience for everyone no matter what sort of holiday you are looking for.
The majority of Cairns tourist attractions and services are based around the Reef Fleet Terminal on Pierpoint Rd, jutting out into the ocean with wharves, a marina and shopping centre at "The Pier" and are all built on reclaimed land. Probably the most noted attractions are the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest to the north. From December to March, the monsoon trough is close to Cairns and brings with it hot, humid conditions and possible thunderstorms and tropical cyclones. The tropical cyclone season is normally from December to April but exceptions do occur.
Cairns is home to world's best giant Black Marlin. These giants attract some of the best skippers and deckies from all over the world who call Cairns home between August and December. The hunt for a 1000lb plus Black marlin "Grander" is what brings people back year after year. Many will achieve this in their first season but those who miss out will be back next year to try again. It is truly a magical experience watching a "Grander" charging in behind the boat. It is claimed that more Black Marlin are caught around Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef every year than the rest world combined. Cairns is simply a must for any serious big game angler.
Although Cairns is well known for its giant Black Marlin, it is considered one of the premier fishing locations within Australia and the world on many fronts. Inside the reef from August through September, light tackle Sailfish and Black Marlin are very common and outside the reef on the "Sea Mounts" you will find Blue Marlin. Apart from pelagic species, you name it, it's most likely there for you to catch. This area is one of the most diverse marine areas anywhere in the world.
If your looking to join a club in the Cairns area you have 3 to choose from, "Cairns Game Fishing Club", Yorkeys Knob Sport Fishing Club, and "Cairns Bluewater Game Fishing Club".
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Big Fish Downunder
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Skipper: Captain Daniel McCarthy | Boat Specs: 47ft Luxury Private Charter Boat |
| Home Port: Cairns | Other Ports: Lizard Island, Cooktown, Weipa | |
| Max Passengers: 12 | Website: www.bigfishdownunder.com |
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BIG FISH DOWN UNDER and Moana III, 47ft Luxury Private Charter Boat, are permanently based in Cairns Queensland, Australia. Moana III, has an open permit to operate in waters up to 200NM from the coastline. From Townsville in the south, along the Great Barrier Reef, continental shelf, the Ribbon Reefs of the Coral Sea and north to Lizard Island and Cooktown.
That allows for the best Black Marlin Fishing Charters, Sportfishing, Luxury Day cruises or Scuba Diving and Snorkelling in brilliant pristine locations on the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
Capt. Daniel McCarthy is Big Fish Down Under; he shares with you 20 years of expertise and experience, specialising in Black Marlin fishing, Game Fishing, Light Tackle and Sportfishing, Reef Fishing and Deep Sea Fishing, for all the trophy fish that this region is famous for.
We not only specialise in Black Marlin fishing, Game Fishing and Sportfishing markets but also cater for exclusive Honeymoon Getaways, Luxury Day Cruising and Corporate Functions.
Also Remote charters to areas of Cape York Peninsula, Princess Charlotte Bay, Queensland Coast, and Weipa in the Gulf of Carpentaria can be arranged with advanced notice.
The moment you step aboard Moana III, in Cairns, you will feel as though you have stepped into your own home. You will be welcomed like a family member, as the skipper and crew take you on the trip of a lifetime and share with you their passion and knowledge on an adventure that will leave you with a unforgettable memories.
Big Fish Down Under and Moana III Private Charter Boat can also cater for Private Scuba Diving Charters and Snorkelling charters for those wishing to experience one of the world's best locations, The Great Barrier Reef and The Coral Sea Ribbon Reefs, including the world famous Lizard Island, Cod Hole, Holmes, Bougainville, Shark and Osprey Reefs.
Experience the brilliant turquoise waters filled with thousands of marine plants, brilliantly coloured corals and animal species such as turtles, eels, rays, giant clams, starfish and an endless variety of beautifully coloured fish from the biggest gropers to the clownfish.
To experience any of these reefs is truly magical. It is the world's largest reef system and can be seen from outer space!
As one of the seven natural wonders of the world, this is a wonderful way to experience such a unique reef adventure departing from Cairns and Port Douglas between December and August.
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