Sweers Island Fishing Resort

in Australia's Gulf of Carpentaria

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Our 6m catamaran 'Salomon' has been custom built for
light game and sports fishing. For more information click here

OUR PHONES ARE WORKING AGAIN NOW (-:

BUT AS WE ARE HEADING INTO THE WET SEASON WHEN WE OFTEN EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH OUR PHONES, AND THE WEATHER MAY NOT ALLOW FOR TELSTRA TO FLY OUT TO REPAIR, PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT US, PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL info@sweers.com.au

WE WILL BE ON HOLIDAY WITH CARETAKERS ON THE ISLAND FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER SO WE MAY NOT RESPOND RIGHT AWAY BUT WE WILL GET BACK TO YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.

The Lodge will be closing down for the Wet/Cyclone Season at the end of October. We will re-open in late March/early April/whenever the rain stops! Thanks to everyone who visited this year and we look forward to seeing many of you again next year. Hope you all have a good Christmas and New Year!

COOKING SCHOOL

The inaugural Sweers Cooking Schools took place this August, featuring French Chef Martial (Max). It has been a huge success! Click here to see how it all went! Some of our 'past pupils' were back again in October and we had great fun recreating some of the dishes and trying some more!

WARNING:

Jetstar have introduced a limit of 1.9m for fishing rod holders etc.

Virgin's limit is 3m.

Skytrans (Cairns - Normanton) can fit a limit of 2.2m.

Sweers Island has miles of golden beaches, blue waters, a wealth of history, and a huge variety of bird life. Although it is a fisherman's paradise, it offers enjoyment for the whole family.

Sweers is located in Australia's southern Gulf of Carpentaria approximately 30 km off the coast, directly north of Burketown.

The island is surrounded by acres of rock reef, with some coral, much of which has never seen a fishing line. You can fly-fish off the beach or troll from the boat. We cater for keen fishing groups and families. You're welcome to visit for the day or stay as long as you wish.

There is also bird watching, bush walking and you can also swim off the miles of sandy beaches.

(TARIFF INCREASE - Because of the increased cost of fuel, food, freight, boats and motors, we are reluctantly forced to increase our daily rate from $310 to $330. This is our first rise in two years. This averages out to approximately 3% p.a. - considerably less than the CPI.) This price is per person, per night; it includes all meals, accommodation and boats - excellent value! There is a licensed bar and prices are comparable with those on the mainland. Click here for more details on accommodation etc.

For more information, or if you'd like us to mail you a brochure or a promotional DVD - email us at: info@sweers.com.au

Pilots - Click here for details on Air Charter or Airstrip

* Click here if you'd like to take a "Virtual Flight" around Sweers Island...

* Let us know if you would like us to post you one of our new promotional DVDs - put together by the team at Bushvision, a good old Aussie community television and video production team. www.bushvision.com

CLICK HERE FOR WEATHER FORECAST

Your hosts are Tex & Lyn Battle,

ably assisted again this season by Mick & Lee Davies.

That's Tex & Lyn, Lee & Mick, waiting to welcome you to Sweers Island!

In 1987 Tex & Lyn with partners Ray & Salme, conceived the project , built the facilities and operated the Resort for 15 years. Ray & Salme have moved on but Tex & Lyn are still on Sweers and together with Mick & Lee Davies, they welcome you to their island in the sun...

IMPORTANT: The recent local Government changes mean that we are now part of the
Mornington Shire and therefore we are subject to the alcohol restrictions of that Shire.
Our airstrip is not included in our licensed area and it has now become an offence
to possess alcohol on the airstrip. The maximum penalty for a first offence is
$37,500.00 so we suggest that you do not try to bring in alcohol in your aircraft.
We have a fully licensed bar with a good range of wines, and we also stock souvenirs, basic fishing tackle, lures, and general supplies like sunscreen etc. We keep our prices reasonable and equivalent to mainland prices. If you would like to see our price list for the bar or other items just phone or click here and we can email you a price list.

WARNING

Gulf waters are dangerous as conditions can change rapidly. Glass calm at 5pm can turn to 25 knot gale conditions by 10pm. If you are planning to travel to Sweers Island in a private boat please ensure that the skipper is experienced in open waters, and that all regulation radios, safety gear and navigation equipment are carried. Please check BOM website for weather conditions and please phone us before departure to establish a SARtime.

FATALITIES HAVE OCCURRED IN THIS AREA.

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Sweers Island Resort. Mail: PMB 1 Karumba QLD 4891 Phone: 07 4748 5544 Fax: 07 4748 5644 Email: info@sweers.com.au