MEDIA RELEASE May 26 2008
Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge Awarded Australia’s Best Fishing Experience
The prestigious international travel industry magazine, Travelling In Australia, has judged the Northern Territory’s Arnhemland Barrramundi Nature Lodge to be Australia’s Best Fishing Experience.
An international panel of Premier Aussie Specialists recently served as judges for the inaugural Travelling in Australia Magazine 20 Best Experiences Awards.
Nominations from all states were put forward by various tourism bodies, and judging was online in total secrecy.
“In launching the awards, we wanted to shine the spotlight on some of the best products Australia has on offer,” explained Editor Chantal Dunbar.
When one of the judge’s, Patti Pake, Travel Experts, USA, was asked what makes Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge Australia’s Best Fishing Experience for you, she replied: “The Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge is an eco-luxe retreat located in one of the most sacred of Aboriginal areas. A stay there combines the best of fishing, birding and Aboriginal culture. What makes this fishing lodge so unique is that its guests have exclusive access to six Arnhemland rivers. This allows you multiple options for fishing opportunities and plenty of barra chomping on the line.”
“When we received the call and were told such a high-profile travel magazine had judged us Australia’s Best Fishing Experience, it was literally a bolt from the blue,” Managing Director, Alex Julius said.
“It’s not easy operating in the middle of Arnhemland, but thanks to a great relationship with the Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation, our energetic and enthusiastic staff, amazing barramundi fishing and a world-class lodge, we are able to offer guests a unique wilderness experience,” Alex explained.
The upcoming issue of Travelling in Australia Magazine is being mailed out to subscribers across the world this week. In it, you’ll find the full list of Winners, as well as the names of Runners Up.
The full list of nominees can be viewed online at the magazine’s web site www.travellinginaustralia.com.au. Our Award nomination can be viewed by clicking here
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