SO YOU’D like a fishing and camping experience but you don’t want to be burdened down for your entire holiday trip with boat, tent, sleeping bags, fishing gear and the other camping paraphernalia that seems to be needed even for just one night out under the stars.

There is a solution. Pack an overnight bag with a change of clothes, and book a trip with Delta Dawn Fishing Safaris.

Bob Cooper sees it like this. Some people just want a half-day fishing trip. He can supply that ... he heads the boat to the spot where fish like barramundi, mackerel and grunter are most likely to be biting, supplies smoko, bait and tackle ... and cleans the fish too. It’s an enjoyable few hours, you have a look around the river environment and catch some fish too.

Other people want a more in-depth encounter with nature. They’re the ones who take advantage of one of Bob’s fishing and camping safaris. They have the river experience and the fishing but also come in contact with the countryside in a much more personal way.

There’s a chance to see more wildlife, learn how to go mudcrabbing and even pick up a bit of bushcraft. There’s time for relaxation as well.

A campsite is set up about 50km from Karumba, with tent-style accommodation and all other gear supplied.

Meals are great outdoor experiences, prepared either as campoven dinner or a barbecue, all done on wood fire or gas.

At the end of it, you’ve been up close and personal with the Karumba that most visitors never see.