Fishing in the Far North of New Zealand
About New Zealand Fishing Charters
The Boat and Skipper
Snapa Slapa is an 18 foot (or 5.6 metre) alloy maclay on a trailer - so we can go where you want to fish. These boats are very solid and were built for west-coast conditions. The boat is in survey for three fishermen and one skipper. It has the latest EPIRB 406 satellite location device, VHF radio, flares and fire extinguishers and five life jackets. The boat has two helm seats and a carpeted floor with a 115 litre chilly bin that seats three. You can fill this bin up! We have filled this bin in under an hour on a great days' fishing. Skipper Pete has many years of experience fishing these waters and is licenced to operate fishing charters from North Cape to the Cavalli Islands, Bay of Islands, Paihia and as far as Cape Brett. Check out our photo galleries.
Please remember to bring something to eat and drink, suitable clothing and a hat and sun block, etc.
Not everyone in the family keen on fishing? We can suggest plenty of places for :
- Sightseeing (also check out Doubtless Bay Online)
- Dolphin safaris
- Relaxing
- Golfing
- and also Accommodation:
Acacia Lodge
Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park
From The Fishing Website:
"He's a good fisherman that Pete. I love learning new techniques.
Anyhow, we caught snapper steadily and kept nothing below about 40cms.
Plenty of angry 5 to 6 lb fish. Kept 5 or 6 each and probably boated 30
or so. Had only booked a two hour trip, thinking that would be plenty
with Isaac and Justine aboard. By 5pm Pete reckoned we should fish on
for a while because he liked fishing too................"
Our Rates
| We can accommodate a maximum of three adults | Boat hire (with skipper) |
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Two hours - from Whatuwhiwhi (Perehipe
Bay) only |
NZ$150.00 |
| Four hours - from Whatuwhiwhi, Matai
Bay, Rangiputa & Kaimaumau (This includes 2 kg pilchards) |
NZ$250.00 |
| Eight hours - from Whatuwhiwhi,
Matai Bay, Rangiputa & Kaimaumau (This includes 4 kg pilchards) |
NZ$400.00 |
| Four and eight hour trips are also available from the following locations at an extra charge: | |
| Hihi, Mangonui (Mill Bay) and Taipa | NZ$25.00 |
| Whangaroa Harbour (Totara North), Houhora and Parengarenga Harbour (Te Hapua) | NZ$50.00 |
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Additional
bait can be purchased at the following prices: Feel free to supply your own bait and burley. Day gear is supplied but lure losses and rod and reel damages and breakages are to be paid by the client concerned. |
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Deposits : After we have advised you that a fishing charter is available, a deposit of a half of the total cost is required. The deposit may be paid by NZ dollar cheque or by transfer to our bank account. We are unable to accept credit card payments.
Cancellation : As a small business, cancellations do heavily impact on us and if we are not able to replace cancelled bookings, any deposit will be forfeited. Any refund of deposit will be in New Zealand dollars. Refunds are normally only given if the maritime weather forecast is over 20 knots on the day of your trip.
Balance of payment : The balance of payment may be paid at the time of the charter by cash or NZ dollar cheque.
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