Bay Boat Share Ltd
Fishing Charter Boat -Full or Half Day Charter
111 Pinewood Court, Matarangi
Telephone (07) 867-1089 or 0273-555-136

Email: info@bayboatshare.co.nz
Roy Champion

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.  

Escapade - Fishing Trips & Charter
UNDER SAFE MANAGEMENT
Mob. 0274 Island (475263)
Phone 07 867 1488
Fax 07 867 1489
Email: info@islandcruise.co.nz
web: www.islandcruise.co.nz
Owner/Operator: Ross & Denise Knutson

ESCAPADE is available for: PRIVATE CHARTERS, CORPORATE OUTINGS, GAME FISHING targeting Marlin, Tuna, Kingfish and Hapuka with all tackle supplied. For a quote please send an email with your requirements to: info@islandcruise.co.nz

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.

Island Explorer Charters
Marina Berth : Z7 Whitianga
Host : Les Pickford and Lyn West
Free phone: 0508 874 753

Mobile : 027 830 893

Email : islandexplorer@xtra.co.nz

Website : www.islandexplorercharters.co

Island Explorer Charters offers scenic trips around Mercury Bay and to Great Mercury Island passing - The Twin Islands, Pink Beach, Whalers Cove, Peach Grove, Korapuki including Orua Cave and Cathedral Cove.

Daily departure : 11am - 4pm (5 hours)

Evening Cruises : 6pm - 9pm (3 hours) Large groups by arrangement.

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:giorgio@villatoscana.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.

McGint Sea Charters

Game Fishing Specialist
Ddaily departures from the Whitianga Marina during summer from $150 per person

Phil & Sue Hally

Telephone (07) 866 2452

Mobile (0274) 972 680

Email: mcgint@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.mcgint.co.nz

Mercury Charters
Sightseeing, Fishing, Diving
Whitianga
Telephone (021) 168 5482
John van Ham-Etches
Email: mercurycharters@xtra.co.nz

Very personal service taking into consideration your individual needs. Two vessels available for your diving pleasure. At all times the comfort, safety and enjoyment of the clients is most important whether fishing, diving or just enjoying the beauty on a scenic cruise. Quality Penn gear, bait and burley provided for all fishing trips.

OceanSport Kayak Hire
Telephone 0800 SEAFUN (0800 732 386)

Enjoy the experience of Kayaking at beautiful Cooks Beach and Purangi River by sea.  OceansSport now has single and double Viking Kayaks for 'freedom' hire - this means you choose when and where you want to explore.  Paddle the sheltered Purangi River; explore the picturesque coastline around to Flaxmill Bay; stop for a picnic at secluded Lonely Bay.

Great for fitness or just cruising around on the water, grab your friends and have some fun in an OceanSport hire kayak.

R&R Charters
Fishing, Diving, Scenic Trips
Charter Boat 443 Hotwater Beach Road, RD1, Whitianga 3591
Craig & Tabatha Farr
Telephone 0274-824-630
Web: randrcharters

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.

Star Trek Charters Ltd
Sightseeing & Birdwatching
Fishing Trips (see Fishing)
Contact: Bryce or Sue : 07888 6003 or 021 02525151
Website: www.startrekcharters.co.nz

For a fishing or dive experience that’s out of this world. Overnight trips our specialty. Group bookings only. Climb aboard our 47 foot kauri launch for your choice of fishing – stray lining, deep sea or game. Dive for the famous Mercury Bay seafood sensations and refill those dive bottles on board for another scenic dive. Sleeps 8 plus crew.

Ultimate Pursuit Charters

Owner/skipper: Russell Clague

Telephone: (07) 866 2498

Fax: (07) 866 2491

Email: dianaw@xnet.co.nz

Ultimate Pursuit is a 13 metre cat that is available for line fishing, dive trips and sight seeing.  Mercury Bay is the ultimate marine playground awaiting you.  Ultimate Pursuit can sleep up to seven people and is available to take you to the offshore islands whether it be the Mercury Islands, Cuvier or Great Barrier.

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