Activities | Tourism Eastland

The East Cape area is home to many types of fish including Shark, Marlin, Southern Yellowtail (Kingfish), Groper, Snapper, Terakihi, Bluenose and Tuna. Mid to late Summer (February / March are best) is the ideal time to go after game fish. Clear trout filled streams and lakes surrounded by native bush abound on the East Cape.

Surfit Shark Cage Experience - Fishing Charters

SHARK CAGE: Get face to face with big mako sharks as they cruise and feed off the Gisborne coast. View sharks in safety beneath the ocean in a specially designed snorkeling cage. Bookings essential.

CHARTER FISHING & DIVING: Fishing and diving trips and general boat charter from our 7.2m Whitepointer fishing boat "Surfit". Fish for hapuka, tarakihi, kingfish, tuna, snapper, trevally, sharks and marlin. All gear supplied, groups of up to six. Fish and dive prolific offshore reefs and waters. All round great day out!

38 Degrees South Fishing Charters

Skipper with 35 years experience as a commercial fisherman. 13.5m fast alloy fishing vessel. On board facilities include microwave, fridge and toilet. Bait and ice supplied, fish filleted if required. Rod and tackle hire vailable. Half day or full day charters, please phone to arrange.

Glistening Waters Fishing Adventures

Owner/skipper - Alister Reid
Ph 06 377 1281
Mob 0272 705 654
International 0064 272 705 654
Website www.nzfish.com

We are the best equipped and most successful gamefishing charter vessel in Eastland. We offer long range, liveaboard gamefishing for up to 6 people or daily fishing trips departing from Gisborne Charters are available January to March each year. Prior bookings are necessary. Visit us at the Gisborne Marina or through our website www.nzfish.com.

David Dods Trout Fishing

Professional trout fishing guide of 30 years experience, David Dods takes anglers in to Eastland's wilderness to fish for wild rainbow and brown trout. Ruakituri, Motu, Waiau Rivers, Waioeka rivers; Waikaremaoana, Kaitawa and Tuai lakes. Accommodation available at David's rustic bach at Lake Waikaremoana. Licence and tackle provided. Also hunting trips - 1 to 3+ day packages available.

EAST CAPE FISHING CHARTERS - 'TANGAROA'

Based in Onepoto Bay. Quality inshore fishing, 1/2 day and full day charters. Offshore charters to the Ranfurly Banks (group bookings). Dolphin watching and coastal sightseeing (min 3). Accommodation available.

Waihau Bay Fishing Charters / Oceanside Apartments

Pacific Coast Highway, SH 35
Oruaiti Beach 10932
WAIHAU BAY
Barry & Jan Sanford
Ph 07 325 3699
Fax 07 325 3689
Email waihau@ihug.co.nz
Web www.waihaubay.co.nz

Large fully self-contained beachfront motel units, sleep 6 - 7. Meals available and a licensed charter boat on site for fishing and diving. Kayaks available for hire - lifejackets provided.Large

Mahia Dive & Fish

Mahia Peninsula is a mecca for divers for crayfish, paua and kina. It is a wonderful area for recreational snorkelling, spear fishing and wreck diving. Charter Dive Portland Island - Bring your own gear, two dives $50 each for groups of six. Dive gear hire # Tank filling & testing # Fishing charters # PADI dive courses # Diving & fishing accessories # Also suppliers of Powder & Primers. Phone Felix.

Murphy's Lodge

Accomodation is up-market fishing lodge. Trout fishing guide for the Eastland Region. Catering for all aspects of trout fishing, from dry fly to spin fishing. Specialising in helicopter fly-outs to remote trophy rivers and mountain streams. Trips will be catered to clients wishes and level of fitness.

Pacific Invader Charters

Private Bag 7412
GISBORNE
Ph / FAX 06 837 8313
Mob 025 780 726 (BOAT)
Website pacificinvader.fishing@xtra.co.nz

Pacific Invader is a well proven offshore fishing vessel with a full range of up to date safety and fishing equipment. She has a large comfortable cockpit with high safety rails, full walk around decks and plenty of rod holders. Year round target species include hapuka, snapper and kingfish while summertime (November to March) brings gamefish such as Marlin, Tuna and Broadbill. Cruising grounds range from Three Kings Islands, Ranfurly Banks and South to Cape Kidnappers. Cruising at 10 knots with a top speed of 16 knots and accommodation for 8 passengers on overnight or extended trips, with huge cold storage bins for your catch guarantee you a comfortable and enjoyable trip. The Pacific Invader is 50 ft x 15.6 ft fully licensed and surveyed vessel in Safe Ship Management to N.Z.M.S.A Standards Class VIII. Owner Operated

Waikaremoana Boat & Fish

Waikaremoana Guided Tours

Ferry & charter service. Trout fishing. Shuttle service & boat rides. Boat takes up to 10 people.

Fisheries Information

Waioeka River Fishery Catchment

Scenic beauty and a large area of fishable water are features of the Waioeka River and its tributaries. The Waioeka River flows in a northerly direction, from its source in the Huiarau Ranges to the outlet on the East Coast at Opotiki. The catchment offers a number of fishing opportunities, from wilderness fishing in the headwaters, to easily accessible stream fishing not far from the main road. Access to many parts of the river is easy, due to the close proximity of State Highway 2. While rainbow trout predominate, there are some brown trout present.

Ruakituri Fishery

The Ruakituri River is an internationally renowned trout fishery. Unmatched scenic beauty, large stretches of fishable water and the chance to catch magnificent trophy trout are all features of the river. The Ruakituri River has its source in the Te Urewera National Park on the eastern slopes of the Huiarau Range. The river flows in a south easterly direction for 70 km before joining with Hangaroa River at Te Reinga. Angling opportunities within the Ruakituri catchment range from wilderness fishing above the Waitangi Falls in Te Urewera National Park to easily accessible river fishing just off the Ruakituri and Papuni Roads. Both rainbow and brown trout are common, although only rainbow trout are present in the headwaters above Waitangi Falls.

Waikaremoana Lakes Fishery

Lake Waikaremoana is situated in the south east of Te Urewera National Park. It is the largest lake in the park, and was created by a giant land slide over 2000 years ago. Lake Kaitawa, Lake Whakamarino and Lake Waikaremoana and the nearby smaller Lake Waikareiti provide a number of different fishing opportunities for anglers. Trolling, stream mouth fishing, stalking shoreline brown trout or casting a fly for trophy rainbow trout are some of the options available on the different waterways. Camping, excellent track and boat ramp facilities make this part of Te Urewera National Park a must for anglers of all persuasions.

Fish & Game New Zealand - Eastern Region

Gisborne Fishery Office

Dive Tatapouri

Discovering Tangaroa and its children - Dive Tatapouri situated on the waterfront 10mins from Gisborne is the perfect place to unwind while soaking up the local culture, history and unique marine surroundings. Shark Cage Diving - The ultimate adventure. Our design built cage allows us to take you very close to the most feared animal in ocean. No experience needed. Allow at least half a day for the acitivity. Season November to April, bookings essential, weather dependant.Reef Ecology Tour and Rere Rockslide Trips also available.

Sights & Activities

Fishing & Diving