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A C T I V I T I E S   -   Fishing & Charters

Bay Boat Share Ltd
Fishing Charter Boat -Full or Half Day Charter
111 Pinewood Court, Matarangi
Telephone (07) 867-1089 or 0273-555-740

Email: info@bayboatshare.co.nz
Roy Champion

 

 

Bareboat Experience Ltd - Boat & Jet Ski Hire
125 Cook Drive, Whitianga

Phone : (0508) SELF DRIVE 735337 or 021 276 8671

Hosts: Glenn Gibbons or Travis Cross
Email : info@daytripper.co.nz

Experience the magic of Mercury Bay at your own pace, going where you want, when you want with our self drive boat or Jet Ski hire. 

 

Beachside Resort Whitianga Charters
Fishing Charter Boat
20 Eyre Street, Whitianga
Telephone (07) 867-1356 or 0800 WHITIANGA

Email: stay@beachsideresort.co.nz

Website: www.beachsideresort.co
Marty Bowers :Skipper

XDREME is a 55 foot catamaran.  We specialise in salt water fly fishing, big game and family fishing trips.  Cruising the Coromandel region.

 

Black Magic Charters
Fishing, Diving and Scenic Charter Boat
3 Arawa Lane, Whitianga
Telephone (07) 867-1759 or 027 287 9063

Email: gary.stirling@xtra.co.nz

Host : Gary and Yvonne Stirling

Black Magic Charters operates Friulana which is a 48ft ex. West Australian cray boat and the ex. Team NZ Americas Cup Tow boat.

She has been recently refitted & refurbished and is equiped with the latest underwater video camera which is capable of reaching depths of up tp 100M.

Friulana has a large deck area with a large opening stern door for Divers and this allows plenty of room for hauling dinghys and kayaks aboard.

She is surveyed for 20 day passengers and can accomodate 8 persons + crew overnight.

Black Magic Charters cater for fishing, diving and sceinic cruises and can also transport groups of kayak enthusiasts to other areas for day or overnight stays.

 

Catch Charters / Peninsula Motel

Full Charters & Half day or Hours to suit

93-97 Albert StreetWhitianga
Garry Buchanan
Telephone: 07 866 5607 or 0274 788 960

Fax : 07 866 5604

Email: garrynlee@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.catchcharters.co.nz

Catch Charters operates a 10.2 metre (33ft) Senator mono hull called Grey Ghost which is based in the Whitianga Marina. Owner/Skipper Garry Buchanan runs a friendly, efficent operation under Safe Ship Management visiting all the top fishing and diving spots around the Mercury Islands.  Full day, or half day trips are structured to suit your requirements, enabling you to maximise your day of pleasure.  Garry and partner Lee also manage Peninsula Motel and can offer packages for Fishing, diving and accommodation.  

 

Epic Adventures

Guided Sportfishing at its very Best

Mobile: 021 227 4354

Email: info@epicadventures.co.nz

Website: www.epicadventures.co.nz

Guides: Carl Muir and Toby Kemp

Epic Adventures run personalised, guided sport fishing adventures departing from either Whitianga or Tairua.  8m pontoon vessel Sanity based in Whitianga is perfectly set up for jigging, livebaiting or softbaiting with livebait tank, and all the latest jigging and softbaiting gear and tuition provided.   Epic Adventures specialise in kingfish and snapper, and in 2009 our 6.7m vessel Epic took out the NZ Nationals kingfish title.  We specialise in multi day fishing adventures for the keen fishermen.  Fishing rounds are primarily the Aldermen Islands and Mercury Islands.  As featured on the ITM Fishing Show, Shimano TV, Jigging Master and Daiwa DVD's and in Fishing Coast to Coast magazine.  Whitianga based skipper Toby Kemp is well known in NZ fishing circles with an enviable background in both the commercial and recreational fishing sector.  We fish four people maximum off each boat so you get the full attention of the skipper.  We'll find you the fish of your dreams!

 

Escapade NZ - Fishing & Charters
Mob. 0274 475263
Phone 07 867 1488
Fax 07 867 1489
Email: info@islandcruise.co.nz
web:
www.islandcruise.co.nz
Owner/Operator: Ross & Denise Knutson

Berth E26  Whitianga Marina

Escapade NZ offers Corporate & General Charters for Cruising, Sightseeing and Fishing. 

Escapade NZ is a 15.19 metre Riviera launch surveyed for 20 passengers, sleeps 6 passengers plus 2 crew.

Escapade NZ has been the top Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club charter vessel for the last 5 consecutive years 2004-2009, targeting Snapper, Kingfish, Hapuka, Tuna and Marlin. Escapade NZ has caught more than 100 Marlin of which most have been tagged and released (angler’s choice), with the heaviest weighed being an incredible 302 kgs.

Escapade NZ is based in Whitianga Marina and fishes mostly between Great Barrier Island and Mayor Island, and in the Far North, from mid March and April, including 3 Kings Islands. Check out our website for fishing reports, New Zealand and Pacific Island photos and for further information on packages offered or we can tailor-make a trip for your specific requirements.

 

   

Infinity Charters
Owner/Skipper : John Neighbours
49 Buffalo Beach Rd, Whitianga
Phone : (07) 866-5936 or 0274-864-126

Email: infinitycharters@clear.net.nz
Berth : Z1, Whitianga Marina

' Infinity' is a fast, stable 12m powercat fully equipped for fishing, diving and cruising in comfort.  Skipper John Neighbours has over 40 years experience in the productive waters of the beautiful Mercury Islands.  Competitive rates include fishing tackle, bait and hot drinks.

 

 

Kuaotunu Charters
1220F Te Rerenga Kuaotunu Rd, Whitianga
Phone : (07) 8660190 or 021 16 35359

Email: info@kuaotunu-charters.co.nz

Website:

Scenic Tours and Fishing Charters.  New 6.5 m Extreme Boat.  Experienced Crew.  Half or Full Day Fishing or Scenic Tours.  Destinations : New Chums Beach, Mercury Islands, Caves, Cathedral Cove. Departs Kuaotunu or Whitianga

 

 

Leilani Charters

Owner/skipper: Joe Brogan

(021) 631 510

Email: leilani112001@yahoo.co.nz

Web: www.leilanicharters.co.nz

Leilani II was built in Tauranga in 1978, she is of a Pelin, Cape Brett Design, and constructed of triple skinned Kauri, which is one of the strongest types of construction for this type of hull. Leilani II will cater to your needs on the water whether it be a scenic cruise, a diving or gamefishing charter, a corporate excursion or a team building exercise. 

The crew on Leilani had a very sucessful season gamefishing in the 2004-05 landing New Zealands largest Stripped Marlin which could possibly be a world record if nothing larger is caught prior to the season ending. They also caught the New Zealand record Hapuka.

 

Mamma Mia! Fishing Charters

Phone: 07 866 2293 or 027 487 1833

E-mail:greenynz@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.mammamiacharters.co.nz


Mamma Mia! has been operating out of Whitianga since 1999 and is fully setup for game fishing using lures and live bait and all top-of-the-range Shimano tackle is supplied. Species caught in the area include Striped, Blue and Black Marlin, Broadbill, Yellowfin Tuna, Mako Sharks, Kingfish and Hapuka (Grouper). Visit our website for further details.

 

 

Rippin & Reelin Charters
Fishing, Diving, Scenic Trips, Charter Boat

14 Eyre Street, Whitianga 3510
Craig & Tabatha Farr
Telephone 0274-824-630 or 07 866 4759

Email: fishing@rippinandreelin.co.nz
Web: www.rippinandreelin.co.nz

Craig specialsises in straylining which in his opinion produces larger snapper and more chances of kingfish. Many people have been unfamiliar with this technique but with the right instructions and gear, have had a marine encounter that can often only be offered on overnight trips. R & R is Under Safe Ship Management surveyed to carry 6 people plus skipper. She is an 8 metre walkaround design. Ideal for bottom or Marlin & Tuna sport fishing. With a top speed of 30 knots, cruise at 25 knots, we have more fishing time, less travel. Bait & Rods are supplied. Toilet on board. FISH FILLETED ON BOARD.

 

Ultimate Pursuit Charters

Russel & Judith Clague

Telephone (07) 866 2498

Fax : (07) 866 2491

Mobile (0272) 818 446

Email: dianaw@xnet.co.nz

Fishing, Diving, Sightseeing, Game Fishing, Overnighters available. Trips by arrangement to Mercury Island and the Great Barrier.  

12m Catamaran with toilet, shower facilities.

Able to sleep upto seven.

 

Waters Edge Charters
Charter Boat / Shore Fish / Diving & Sighseeing trips
Box 105, Whitianga
Owner/operator: Craig Donovan
Telephone (07) 866-5760 or 027-4777-899
Fax: 07 866 5763
Email: waters.edge@paradise.net.nz

Website: www.watersedgecharters.co.nz

Wild Goose is a Randel 46ft with 32ft of covered fishing deck and has a cruise speed of 12 knots. Equipped with the latest safety gear including Oxygen. Two hot showers, 230 volt power, a flush toilet and a BBQ. Surveyed for 20 pax plus 3 crew for the area East Cape to North Cape. ALL types of fishing are catered for with tackle, bait supplied if required. There is lots of storage for dive bottles and gear, with a fold down boarding platform making easy access to and from the water. Scenic trips can be designed to meet your needs. From viewing Hahei Marine Reserve and Cathedral Cove, to out and around the mercury Bay Island and anywhere in between. We specialise in half and full day trips so please inquire about our per person / half day/ full day boat hire rates. VISA/Mastercard facilities.

 

Whitianga Ocean Adventures / Charter Boat

P O Box 96, Whitianga 3510
Lynette and Daryl Syme
Telephone 0800 80 60 60 or (07) 866 2807
Email:info@whitianga-adventures.co.nz

Website: www.whitianga-adventures.co.nz

Cathedral Cove Cruises takes you to : * World Famous Cathedral Cove * Snorkle the Marine Reserve * Explore caves and islands * view fish via underwater camera on large TV

 

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