Diveworks Charters - Dolphin and Seal Encounters, Whale Island Tours, Fishing Trips Whakatane, New Zealand

New Zealand,Bay Of Plenty,Coastlands

Dolphin and Seal Encounters - approx 4 hour tour -30 usually morning tours - 9.30 am - 1.30pm (sea conditions are better in the morningWe have had a high success rate with dolphin sightings - fabulous opportunities to view and to swim - then heading back to Whale Island (Moutohora) to swim with the friendly Kekeno seals - Adult $180 pp swimmer - includes snorkeling gear $150 watcher Child $10 x their age - ie 1 year old $10, 5 year old $50 - swimmer or watcher We have some children's wetsuits - if you have your own please bring it. :) Note: Our tour is not a guaranteed viewing or swimming with dolphins or seals. The open sea is a big area so while we do our very best to spot dolphins some trips end up having no dolphins - the seals usually make up for this. Some trips, we may not be able to swim with dolphins - they may have babies, be feeding, going too fast or breeding. While we are able to be up close, swim and enjoy the marine life, the care of dolphin and seals natural activities come first - we are observers of the beautiful waters in and around Whale Island (Moutohora) - but can participate too. Whale Island Guided Tour - approx 4 - 4.5 hour tour - Usually 9.30 am till 2 pm Whale Island (Moutohora) is a wildlife sanctuary run by DOC and the local NgatiAwa Management Committee. The tour begins with quarantine We suggest customers bring water bottle, hat, walking shoes, jacket, backpack, any food must be in sealed bags. Tour includes viewing Kekeno seals, circumnavigation of the Island, guided walk up to the Saddle, possible views of birds including Saddleback, Kakariki, Tuis - geckos and skinks, geothermal area, swim Adult (13 yrs and up) $130pp For children's prices contact us and let us know ages. Fishing Trips - half day $120pp - especially suited to families, great for holiday makers, price includes rod/bait/fish filleted. No experience necessary - full instructions available. - Full Day Inshore fishing from $230 pp adult Price includes rod/bait/fish filleted. Suitable for new anglers too. Available all year round - minimum numbers apply. - Full Day King fishing or Nth West Reef - $250 pp Block Booking Half Day $1100 - includes rod/bait Block Booking Full Day $2200 - includes rod/bait Suits 9 Anglers - giving plenty of space Eco Tour - 2 - 3 hour trips - Boat tour around Otawairere, Whale Island - sights may include fish life, seals, dolphins if in the vicinity.$120 pp suitable for family groups or tourists short on time. Usually in the afternoons in the summer months. Available all year round. ALL trips subject to min numbers, sea/weather conditions .Boat has a toilet. (very very common question!)

Starting from

$106/day

Multi-Day
30 days max
$106/day
1 day min

Phil van

Owner

Captain Arranged Separately: Professional Captain required, arranged and paid for separately.

Capacity: 7 guests

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Phil van

Owner

Whakatane is rated by many of the Worlds top correspondents as New Zealands best all round fishing destination.Located East of the Central North Island, Whakatane is only 75 minutes drive South ofTauranga , East of Rotorua or 3 12 hours South of Auckland.Inshore Fishing targets, Snapper, Gurnard, John Dory, Terikihi, Kahawai, Mackerel, Yellowtail Kingfish and many more tasty and sporty fish around whale Moutohora Island.Deepsea fishing targets, Grouper which includes the locally known similar species, Hapuka, Bluenose, Gemfish and Bass. White Island fishing includes XOS Yellowtail Kingfish.Sports Fishing in the summer season for pelagic fish such as Tuna including Yellowfin, Albacore and Skipjack. Marlin fishing for Blue, Striped and Black. most Sportfishing trips include regular sightings of dolphins and whales, Our Charter vessel, Diveworks is a 10.5 metre (34 ft) and purpose built for local conditions and river bar crossing.