Groote Eylandt Lodge

What an AWESOME experience including the fishing, accommodation, restaurant, hospitality and the remote location. Our visit was to target the diverse range of tropical fish on offer…and we were not disappointed. We spent four days fishing with guide Jon Eddy, who helped us tick off a number of personal bests as well as show us the majestic archipelago that is the Groote Eylandt region. West Wind was the perfect vessel to help us safely and comfortably fish these waters. Jono spared no effort and provided expert guidance on gear, rigs and techniques as we targeted the range of fish on offer. In our short trip, we managed to tick off 17 different species. We also came away much wiser with Jon having shared his knowledge on the islands, the culture and the local mining operations. At the end of a big days fishing, it was fantastic to return to the Groote Eylandt Lodge to enjoy a cold drink and savour the magnificent cuisine prepared by expert chefs. Even better knowing the fish on the plate was our prized catch from the days fishing. The accommodation was clean, spacious and very comfortable. Lastly, the hospitality of the lodge manager and all the staff is a real credit to this operation. If you want 5 star fishing experience, this is the place to visit.

After a previous attempt to get to GE which was dashed because of a covid lock-out, we finally made it to GE. Gihan and Jon made it easy to contact them and access the situation. We had numerous phone calls to check things out as not only Covid but Cyclone Tiffany made it hard to confirm arrangements. We only stayed 2 nights but we each got a great spa room with sea views. The rooms are large and have every thing you need. The property has a great swimming pool and a restaurant and bar. The meals were great and you could eat as much as you wanted. We were not interested in fishing but chose to do the 4wd tour around the island. Jon Eddy was our guide/driver and he was a wealth of knowledge about manganese mining and local issues. We visited Angurugu, the mine and had lunch at Umbukumba after seeing the cave paintings. It is well worth taking this trip.

Fantastic rooms which include spa baths with amazing views. Nice restaurant with lovely staff and great fresh food. Relaxing, quiet environment for the whole family. We all enjoyed our lovely town tour with Jon, fascinating to see the island and artwork.

Stayed for 5 days fishing with a friend. Staff are all excellent as are rooms. Standout food in the restaurant, large ( too large perhaps) servings. Something for everyone. Jonno our fishing guide was great and we saw awesome wildlife as well, dolphins , hammerhead shark and feeding sea eagle. Victor in the restaurant is great but so are all the staff, nothing too much trouble. Great pool. Highly recommend

I stayed for 5 days recently at the lodge. My room( bungalow) was well appointed, large, comfortable and had a magnificent view. The pool was delightful. It is a wonderful place to relax. The food was excellent . I also did the Groote Eylandt explorer tour and saw so much of the beautiful island. Jon was very knowledgeable and shared his own experiences. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful experience. In particular, I would like to thank the General Manager-Gihan, along with Emma, Victor and Alex for their assistance. Nothing was too much trouble.

Not close to town centre and no transport. Food was average