The Big Barramundi
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Unknown
Year Built
Address
Wanguri, NT 0810
The Lowdown
The Big Fish swims through the Darwin suburb of Wanguri, paying tribute to the barramundi - the iconic fish that draws anglers from around the world to the Northern Territory. Barramundi, whose name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning 'large-scaled river fish', are the trophy catch of the Top End, fighting hard on the line and tasting even better on the plate. Darwin is the gateway to some of Australia's best barramundi fishing, from the Adelaide River to the Daly River and the countless tidal creeks that snake through the tropical savanna. The Big Fish celebrates this sporting obsession.
Did you know?
"The name barramundi comes from an Australian Aboriginal language"
History
Barramundi fishing is deeply embedded in Top End culture, with both recreational and Indigenous fishing traditions spanning thousands of years. Aboriginal people have caught barramundi using spears, nets, and fish traps for millennia, and the fish remains an important food source. European settlers quickly learned to prize the barramundi for its fight and its flesh. Today, the Northern Territory hosts major barramundi fishing competitions, and the fish has become a symbol of the Territory lifestyle. The Big Fish celebrates this cultural connection to the waterways.
More Fun Facts
- •Barramundi can grow over 1.8 metres and weigh up to 60 kg
- •All barramundi are born male and change to female as they age
- •The name barramundi comes from an Australian Aboriginal language
- •The Northern Territory has some of Australia's best barra fishing
- •Barramundi can survive in fresh and salt water
Visiting Tips
- 💡Book a guided fishing charter from Darwin
- 💡The Adelaide River is famous for jumping crocodiles AND barra
- 💡Watch for crocodiles around all Territory waterways
- 💡Barramundi season has bag limits - check current regulations
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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