

Kaikoura Fishing Tours, Kaikoura
Kaikoura Crayfishing & Fishing with Kaikoura Fishing Tours
- Owner/operator Tomo - experienced local guide
- Top quality Penn gear supplied
- 1 hour to full day trips
- Dive & scenic trips
- Toilet and cooking facilities
- Eco friendly – we take only what we need
- Catch filleted and bagged ready for the pan
- Also catch and release
The Boat
The Vessel is a 2002 McLay custom built with all the highest quality safety and fishing equipment on board. She is very stable and has been in seas ranging from 5-6 metre swells to 115 knot winds and has proven her seaworthiness many a time. There is a toilet and BBQ on board. For those longer trips she can also sleep 2 passengers.
Kaikoura Fishing Trips
We cater for the expert fisherman to the novice with all training provided and gear supplied.
All fish is filleted ready for cooking or if preferred catch and release. We are about preservation of the fisheries and give all fish that are too small or breeding stock back to the sea so fish stocks continue to be plentiful.
During the trip we can describe the sea birds and their habitat, also whales and dolphins are not an uncommon sight while fishing.
However we won't tell you too much more because words and pictures cannot describe Kaikoura and the surrounding areas well enough, you will have to come and see for yourself just how amazing the place really is.
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Marlborough Sounds Boat Hire
Havelock Sea Charters - skippered and bareboat charters from Havelock Marina for boating holidays in the Marlborough Sounds
Havelock Charter Boats for Hire
Prices quoted in NZ$, subject to change
M.V. Kahozaam - Kahozaam is a 45ft motor launch with accommodation for 8 in 3 cabins, one double, two twin, one 4 berth. Flying bridge has a second steering station and large deck for sightseeing and sunbathing. Ideal for fishing, speed 10 knots.Price Bareboat (U drive) $750 per day plus fuel. Day 6 free.
Sirocco - Sirocco is a 35ft motor launch accommodation for 10 in 3 cabins, 2 doubles + 4 single berths. But we recommend 6 adults. Sirocco is equipped with an excellent galley, fridge, freezes, stereo, TV., video, radar etc.. A covered aft cockpit provides a shady spot for fishing and entertaining. Price Bareboat (U drive) $600 per day
Navigator - Navigator is a 6.3m Silverline pontoon boat powered by a 140hp stroke Suzuki outboard surveyed for 7 people and ideal for fishing and cruising the Sounds. Rates: Bare boat charter (u drive) $220 per 24 hours. For 6 day hire - 6th day is free
Details: Silverline 6.3m pontoon boat, 140 HP Suzuki 4 stroke outboard, 20L/hr at 30kn, Fishfinder & VHF, Full dodger, Lifejackets, flares etc provided, Fishing rods, Skis, sea biscuit $10/day, Top speed 40 knots, Rodholders
Livewire - Live Wire is a Surveyed 7.5m self draining deck Alloy Catamaran with vast amounts of room both inside and out - ideally suited for transporting people & equipment safely around the Sounds. Very safe handling, soft riding & quiet, equipped with a flush toilet cubicle, Gps/sounder, VHF radio, full range of survey safety gear & lifejackets, deck wash. Surveyed for 9 passengers & at an affordable charter rate she provides an excellent opportunity for family and friends for fishing trips, sightseeing, commuting & maintenance work.The whole of Pelorus Sound & the Chetwode isles are within quick, safe, easy reach. If the weather is poor the cabin offers space & protection for crew & gear. A dinghy is also provided for emergencies & reaching shore from moorings etc. Gear & passengers can be easily loaded from the bow or stern at wharfs & there is good stowage space for large or awkward loads & sheet materials. Bare boat charter price (u drive) $350.00 per 24hrs. 6th day free.
Details: 200 Honda 4 stroke outboard, Rod holders, Fishing rods for hire, Skis, sea biscuit $15 per day, Cruising speed 20-25 knots, Fuel: Petrol Capacity 200 litre, Average use 20 litre per hour.
Silver 1 - Silver 1 is a 6m Silverline pontoon boat powered by a 115hp Honda 4 stroke outboard surveyed for 6 people and ideal for fishing and cruising the Sounds. Rates: $220 per day + fuel, Bond $1500, Day 6 of charter FREE!!!
Details: Silverline 6.1m aluminium pontoon, VHF radio, 115 HP Honda 4 stroke outboard, Life jackets, flares etc, Auxiliary, Fishing rods for hire, Skis, sea biscuit $15 per day, Cruising speed 30knots, Sounder, Bait board. Fuel: Petrol Capacity 80 litre, Average use 20 litre per hour, Cruising Speed: 30
Varuna - Varuna is a spacious motor sailer with a quiet 4stroke 20HP outboard. She is well equipped to make life on board easy, with an electric capstan, furling headsail, fridge, toilet, CD player etc for just $325 a day. Very easy to handle and remarkably roomy for her 9 metre overall length
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Jewel Charters, Fishing, Hunting & Diving, Fiordland & Southland
Fishing, diving, hunting and scenic charters in spectacular Fiordland and Stewart Island.
The Jewel is a 64ft luxury fishing vessel, featured on "Gone Fishing" and offering individually tailored fishing, diving, hunting and scenic charters in Fiordland and Stewart Island.
We specialize in multi-day trips, allowing time to fully explore this unique corner of New Zealand and all it has to offer. The vessel and its crew have built a strong and unmatched reputation for providing a superb charter experience.
The Jewel
The boat itself is an Australian-built, Marko Elite commercial Cray fishing and charter vessel, with ample deck space, comfortable sleeping areas, DVD player, Sky TV, BBQ and a large wheelhouse, incorporating a kitchen and dining area. For groups wanting the ultimate experience, whether it is fishing, diving or hunting, the Jewel provides just that, with highly experienced and knowledgeable crew. The trips are fully catered, allowing you to relax and truly enjoy your time with us.
The Crew
Between them, the crew on board the Jewel brings many years of experience and professionalism to ensuring that your trip will be truly unforgettable. Together they offer a formidable team. Their genuine commitment and passion for the area and all it has to offer, and enthusiasm to share this with everyone on board, will ensure that you have a truly unrivalled experience. Rob Swale, the owner and skipper of the Jewel, has a long history of involvement with Fiordland and the fishing industry. His father was a commercial Cray fisherman for over forty years, so when Rob took over from him in the early 1990s, after some time in the tourism industry in Queenstown and as a charter operator in Fiordland, he had a wealth of local knowledge and expertise to draw from. His ability to get along with people from all walks of life, along with this strong background in both the area and the skills necessary to run a successful charter business, make him your ideal guide.
The Area
Fiordland and Stewart Island offer an extraordinary wealth of natural sights. Bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand Fur seals, Fiordland crested penguins, white-tailed deer, red deer, crayfish, Blue Cod, groper and many other species are part of what the area has to offer, alongside spectacular scenery, unspoilt wilderness and the true sense of being in another world.
Fishing
For the keen fisherman, the Jewel is purpose-built for these waters and is well equipped with high quality fishing rods and lines. The crew has many years of local knowledge and expertise, ensuring a superb fishing experience. Common species caught include blue cod, groper, tuna and trumpeter. With the Jewel also being a commercial cray fishing vessel, you can experience, first hand, the excitement