CHARTER BOATS — In the Whangaroa Harbour area.
The following charter boats, fishing charters and yacht charters are operating from Whangaroa Harbour. Contact details are supplied or for more information click on the link to their website. Many of these boats can also be booked through the Boyd Gallery on the waterfront at Whangaroa.
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CHRISTINA
45′ MSA Surveyed fishing/charter vessel (all 32 tons)
Available single day or up to 8 days stayaway fishing, diving, sightseeing holidays. We cater for reef fishing — deep water Hapuka / Bass / Bluenose & our specialty Big Game Fishing for Marlin / Tuna / Shark & Mahimahi in summer season. All fishing gear supplied or bring your own. Terry Lay — owner operator. Terry, always your skipper has 30 years experience charter & commercial fishing in Northland coast from BOI to the Kings.
Ph. Boat 0274 437812 Day 09 4050699 Home 09 4051955
Email: christinafishing@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.christinafishing.co.nz
DOUBLE STRIKE
45-ft custom-built sport fishing boat based at Whangaroa Harbour. Latest technology. Day charters and overnight charters from Whangaroa or the Bay of Islands.
Ph/Fax: (64) (9) 405 0015
Website: for more information
KINGFISH LODGE CHARTERS
Serendipity 47ft sport fishing launch. Day and stay away charters. Serendipity offers the chance to acknowledge your dream, yes, catch a Marlin and other gamefish out of Whangaroa Harbour.
Ph: 64 9 405 0164
Email: fish@kingfishlodge.co.nz
Website: www.kingfishlodge.co.nz
KURI II
Experience the fishing on Kuri II – new 10.6m fast fishing boat with skipper Brian Candy. Charter fishing out of Whangaroa last 12 years. DAY TRIPS – catering for all types fishing Snapper, Kingfish, Hapuku, Tuna, Marlin. We fish all year round. Tea coffee & bait supplied and fishing tackle available if needed. Dive trips available.
Ph: 09 405 0307 Fax 09 405 0326
Email: kcharters@orcon.net.nz
Website: www.gamefishing-kuri.com
PRIMETIME
Luxury 58ft Sportfisher with the latest technology. Professional, friendly crew. Most gamefish caught in NZ waters four years running. NZ record holders for “most Marlin in a season” 168. Specialists in all sport fish, including Marlin, Sharks, Broadbill, Kingfish, Snapper, Hapuka and Tuna. From one day to 10 day long range trips. Top quality Shimano tackle.
Ph/Fax 09 407 1299, Mobile 0274 870 344
Email: captjohn@primetimecharters.co.nz
Website: www.primetimecharters.co.nz
REEL PASSION
You will be guaranteed an unforgettable experience abroad the 50ft alloy cat ‘Reel Passion’ with its experienced and friendly crew that will go out of the way to make sure you enjoy your trip. Reel Passion caters for beginners to experienced anglers catching everything from Marlin, Broadbill, Tuna and sharks to your bottom fishing Hapuka, Snapper and Kingfish. Reel Passion are winners of seven classes of the National Gamefish Tournament 2007, current world record holder for the junior Big Eye Tuna (106.8kg), current NZ record holder for the biggest Blue Marlin (452kg) and biggest Black Marlin (328kg) 2006 for New Zealand.
Ph. 021 226 4459
Email: markhoare@ihug.co.nz
Website: www.gamefishcharters.co.nz
SANTANA CHARTERS
42ft gamefishing boat based at Whangaroa Harbour. Comfortable sea going boat with cheerful, easygoing experienced crew. One to eight day charters for marlin, tuna, broadbill, kingi, hapuka, snapper. Bay of Islands to The Three Kings.
Mob: 027 279 3227
Email: fishsantana@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.fishsantana.co.nz
SEA EAGLE
47ft/15m steel yacht, fast comfortable and safe. Day sailing, private charters, sunset cruises. Experienced skipper. Superb food. Departs Whangaroa or Totora North.
Ph. Nexus Marine (09) 405 1963 Mob: 025 649640
Email: nexusnz@xtra.co.nz
SEA FEVER
Whangaroa Harbour cruises. Trips offered include a 2 hour cruise, 1/2 day fishing or full day fishing cruise. Bookings: Boyd Gallery in Whangaroa.
Ph: Luana 09 4050230
Website: www.whangaroa.com/sea-fever-cruises/
WHANGAROA HOUSEBOATS
Come try a Houseboating Holiday, surrounded by Whangaroa’s natural beauty. More space than a pleasure boat and more versatile than a waterfront house. Houseboats are user friendly — if you can drive a car, you’ll find it easy and fun to operate.
Ph: (09) 405 0111 Mob: (027) 458 7753
Email: info@houseboatrentals.co.nz
Website: www.houseboatrentals.co.nz