Big Tide Country starts trading in the 2027 dry season. Bookings open 13 January 2027, and we take no bookings or payments before then.

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Territory Experiences · Top End, NT · Small groups

Saltwater mornings.Red dirt afternoons.

Barra fishing with Trevor at first light, a yarn and a cold one at the Dundee pub by sundown, and nights by the fire at our bush camp. Small-group Territory weeks for you and a friend or two, planned and guided by locals.

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Bookings open 13 January 2027 for the dry season

A red dirt track lined with pandanus palms running down to the beach at Dundee
The beach track, Dundee
FishingBarra, golden snapper and more with Trevor, in his boat, on his water.
Bush campingFour quiet sites at our Livingstone block, fire pit included.
Private toursCountry pubs, rodeo bulls, Dundee beach drives. We do the driving.

Territory Weeks

One booking. A whole Territory week, sorted.

We plan the days, book the tours, drive you between them and stay your one point of contact the whole way. Weeks run Saturday to Saturday, with your own campsite at our bush camp as base.

Orange sun dropping into the sea at Dundee Beach
7 nights · Sat to Sat

Territory Local Week

  1. MonDawn barra fishing with Trevor
  2. TueLitchfield self-drive with our map and picnic hamper
  3. WedSunset at Dundee, a yarn with a local legend, tavern dinner
  4. ThuMeet the rodeo bulls at Acacia with a former pro bull rider
  5. FriTop End pub run, farewell barra BBQ at camp
$930Founding price pp · then $1,029
Private for 2: $1,149 pp
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A fresh-caught snapper on the boat deck
7 nights · For anglers

Barra & Brews Week

  1. SunFull day barra fishing with Trevor
  2. TueBig Tide Day at Dundee, sunset tavern dinner
  3. WedYour catch filleted, vacuum-packed and frozen to take home
  4. ThuHalf day barra, afternoon off
  5. FriTop End pub run, farewell barra BBQ
$1,480Founding price pp · then $1,649
Private for 2: $1,849 pp
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Our open-top Suzuki parked outside a country pub at night
4 nights · Sat to Wed

Top End Taster

  1. SatWelcome yarn and campfire
  2. SunA beer with a bull rider and his rodeo bulls
  3. MonTop End pub run
  4. TueLive like a local at Dundee, a yarn with a local legend
  5. WedHead home, or add fishing or the trail ride
$490Founding price pp · then $539
Private for 2: $599 pp
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A side-by-side buggy on the Dundee flats under a blue sky
7 nights · Hosted by Ness

Mates Meet the Territory

  1. SunA beer and a yarn with a bull rider and his rodeo bulls
  2. MonLazy morning, then surfboard waterskiing at Manton Dam with the local lads
  3. WedTrail ride through the bush to the Berry Springs Tavern
  4. ThuDundee beach drive with a local, sunset and tavern dinner
  5. FriTop End pub run, farewell barra BBQ
$1,030Founding price pp · then $1,149
Private for 2: $1,295 pp
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Prices are per person in AUD and include GST. Pairs are welcome on every week: join a small shared group at the standard price, or book it just for the two of you at the private price. Founding prices are for priority list members who book in the first release. Drinks at the pubs are your own shout.

Two friends, one Territory week

Always wanted to see the Territory? Bring a friend. We'll take it from there.

Maybe you and a mate have talked about the Top End for years and never known where to start. You bring the sense of adventure. Ness and Trevor bring the plan, the boat, the car and the locals worth meeting.

See Mates Meet the Territory
  • Just the two of you, if you likeJoin a small group of 4 at most, or book any week private for two.
  • Ness is with youOn Mates Meet the Territory, Ness hosts the whole week and introduces you to everyone. Ask her anything.
  • No experience neededNever caught a barra? Trevor will show you how, and all the gear is on the boat.
  • Meet the real localsA beer with a bull rider, stories from the locals at Dundee, and country pubs where everyone says g'day.
  • We do the drivingNo dirt roads to work out, no getting lost, no deciding who stays sober. We get you there and back.
  • Flying in?No camper, no problem. Tell us when you register and we'll help you arrange a campervan you can collect from Darwin airport.

Single experiences

Just here for a day or two?

Book any of these on its own, or add them to your week.

The giant boxing crocodile statue at Humpty Doo

A stop on the Top End pub run, Humpty Doo.

  • Barra fishing with Trevor

    $320half day pp

    Five hours on the water from first light, chasing barra, golden snapper and whatever else is biting. Full day $520. Gear, bait and cold drinks on board.

  • Secret billabong barra

    $650pp · max 3

    A full day at the spots Trevor doesn't tell anyone about.

  • Big Tide Day at Dundee

    $495pp

    A full day on the Dundee flats, creeks and reefs for barra, golden snapper, queenfish and more. Lunch on the boat, sunset dinner at the tavern.

  • Live like a local

    $185pp

    An afternoon and sunset at Dundee Beach, a yarn with one of Dundee's local legends and dinner at the tavern. We drive you there and back.

  • Top End pub run

    $165pp

    The famous Territory pub crawl, minus the helicopter price. Noonamah, Humpty Doo and Darwin River, with us behind the wheel. 18+.

  • Rodeo bulls

    $129pp

    A beer and a yarn with a former professional bull rider at his place in Acacia. Meet his rodeo bulls Alvin and Taurus and see how a bull bucks. Watching only, no rides.

  • Trail ride to the tavern

    $245pp

    Saddle up with a local horse guide and ride through the bush to the Berry Springs Tavern. You ride there, and we drive you home.

  • Darwin-style surfing

    $195pp · min 3 · $260 private for 2

    Surfboard waterskiing on Manton Dam, a Top End favourite. Half a day on the water.

  • Dundee beach drive

    $65pp

    Along the red cliffs and tidal flats in a side-by-side beach buggy, with a Dundee local telling the stories.

Stay with us

Livingstone bush camp

Four unpowered campsites on our bush block at Livingstone, south of Darwin. Quiet nights, dark skies and plenty of room between sites.

  • Sites4 unpowered, for self-contained campers
  • BringYour own shower and toilet setup, water and bedding
  • RubbishTake it with you when you leave
  • FireShared fire pit, subject to fire restrictions
  • BookOn its own via Hipcamp, or as part of a Territory Week
  • Coming soonSemi-permanent safari-style tents, so you can stay with us without bringing a camper
The fire pit blazing at night with camp chairs around it Fish fillets frying in a cast-iron pan on the camp stove
A muddy side-by-side buggy on the sand at low tide, Dundee Beach

Why Dundee

Where the big tides go out for miles

Dundee Beach is about two hours from Darwin and a world away. At low tide the flats run out to the horizon, the red cliffs light up at sunset, and the tavern fills with people who've been fishing here for decades. It's our favourite place to take guests, so it's in every week we run.

Come for the barra. Stay for the sunset and the stories.
Pandanus palms beside a red dirt beach road

Who we are

Two locals who love this country

Big Tide Country is Trevor Prior and Ness Myer. We were both born in Queensland, but the Territory is home to both of us, and there's nowhere else we'd rather be. We started Big Tide Country to show people the Top End the way we live it: early mornings on the water, long afternoons on red dirt roads, and good company at the end of the day.

Trevor PriorCo-Founder and Lead Guide

Trevor is a Yirrganydji man from North Queensland. He has lived in the Territory for more than 20 years, calls it home and can't see himself living anywhere else.

Country is very important to him. He cares about the land we walk on and wants to treat it with respect, treading lightly so future generations can enjoy it too. That is why we only take small groups. He loves sharing his local knowledge with guests.

He loves fishing, and he loves his NRL just as much. As a young fella, if it moved, he'd chase it, fight it or ride it. He boxed as a flyweight, picking up a few amateur titles, and never one to shy away from an adrenaline rush, he gave rodeo a few goes too.

He lives a quieter life these days, but his yarns from years on stations and working as a driller in remote parts of Australia are the stories you'll remember long after your trip.

Ness MyerCo-Founder and Guest Experience Manager

Ness spent her early years on a cattle property in Queensland, where she learned to ride, before settling in the Territory. Country and wide open spaces have always been part of her life, and after 20 years away, she has come home.

In Brisbane she built and ran her own hospitality businesses, from a much-loved vintage coffee caravan to high-end luxury accommodation. She has travelled widely, so she knows what makes a trip special.

She is a mum of three, and all her kids love country life as much as she does. Her heart is here, and she loves sharing the Territory with people from all over the world.

Plan your trip

Good to know

When do you run?

Through the Top End dry season, roughly May to October 2027. Bookings open on 13 January 2027, and priority list members get first pick of dates.

We've never done anything like this. Is that okay?

Absolutely. You don't need to have fished for barra or camped in the bush before. We plan every day, supply the fishing gear, drive you everywhere and tell you exactly what to pack. Two friends booking together is our favourite kind of group.

How big are the groups?

2 to 4 guests, and never more than 6. Small groups tread lightly on the land, so it stays special for the people who come after us. Pairs are always welcome: join a shared group or book any week private for two.

Who runs the other tours in my week?

We run the fishing, the pub run and the Dundee days ourselves. Anything else in your week is run by licensed local operators we know and trust. We book them and stay your contact throughout.

What do I need for the bush camp?

The sites are unpowered with no showers or toilets, so bring your own shower and toilet setup, water and bedding, and take your rubbish home with you. Flying in without a camper? Tell us when you register and we'll help you arrange campervan hire from Darwin. We'll soon be offering semi-permanent safari-style tents too.

Who drives on the pub run?

We do, and our driver doesn't drink. Guests must be 18 or over, buy their own drinks at each pub, and there's no drinking in the vehicle.

Is it safe to swim?

Only where NT Parks and Wildlife say it's open. Saltwater crocodiles live in Top End waters, and we follow croc safety advice every day.

How will booking work?

From 13 January you'll pay a deposit to hold your dates and the balance closer to your trip. Full booking terms will be published when bookings open.

Priority list

Get first pick of the 2027 dry season

Weeks are limited to 4 guests, so the best dates will go early. Join the priority list for first access to dates, founding prices and news before anyone else. It's free, and there's no obligation to book.

We start trading in the 2027 dry season, so we aren't taking bookings or payments until 13 January 2027.

13January 2027
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