 Munupi Lodge Bulletin Two weeks ago we had the interesting honour of hosting Bender & Curtis from Surfing The Menu, needless to say a most interesting event. After four days of filming the boys were ready for some serious R&R which proved to be a Godsend to the boys, as it was their first time in our neck of the woods, they were amazed over the variety of fish that were available and we are not sure if they were speaking from a chefs point of view or an anglers. If it looks like their competitive nature is confined to TV, let me assure you it is not, it was like watching a Grand Final Footy match. Of course they hand picked a couple of fish that they wanted to serve for that nights dinner, to our surprise they wanted to show off their world class culinary skills and seized the kitchen in the process.They wisely chose a large Mangrove Jack and Barra for dinner, whilst debating who had caught them.You do not often get to see such an awesome display of skill anywhere and we were in absolute awe over their dazzling display.The four days they were here could not have gone better with Bender vowing to come back as a surprise chef, this seemed like a fair trade as he is an obsessed fisherman.
It would be easy to stake a claim that the fantastic fishing we have is due to us being here, but the truth be known as most would, we just simply promote or reveal what is already there.There is no doubt that these islands are one of the last frontiers where abundance and angling action as well as beauty is second to none.The area being so vast and undiscovered that those who have ventured this way will know it is not uncommon for us to stumble upon new fishing grounds on a regular basis.
The fact that we are hidden at the northern end of the Apsley straight, the body of water that divides Bathurst from Melville Island gives us many advantages, firstly we have over twenty estuaries to choose from within the straight alone. Because of the depth of water between the two islands it makes for excellent Jew fishing and if you have never caught one before try sending a line down anywhere between 25 - 80 meters and hooking up to an engine block, then winding it in.To add to this there is our ability to hop from estuary to estuary without being affected by the weather because of the sheltered waters of the straight. Or there is the choice to do some breathtaking Bluewater angling that would soon Kwell the appetite of the most seasoned fishos. Put all this together and you get a one-stop fishing destination.
Something that should not go unmentioned is Munupi Art Centre which has become an icon for visitors to the lodge to be able to purchase some incredible pieces of artwork in between fishing, in the form of pottery, carvings and paintings.It also allows the visitor to interact with the artists and look on as the work is being done.There are truly some great works & investments available.
For those who are looking for something a bit different, there is also our Eco and Cultural tours that have become increasingly more popular, more information on these can be found here on our web site.
In 2006 visitors will be able to get a 10% discount between the months of June and August. Bookings for the other months should do so in advance as availability could be an issue due to peek times.
From myself and all the staff of Munupi Lodge we wish you all best. |
