Ti Point and Ti Point wharf are a perfect place to take the family and spend the day. The wharf is…read moresmall, but gets busy with fisherman. It's great for fishing with the kids; you can usually pull in a sprat or two with a hand line over the side. If you walk along the coast from the wharf there are some beautiful old trees to set up under for the day. They are great for the kids to climb and some have rope swings or picnic tables. If the tide is out there is a little sandy bay protected by rocks perfect for swimming. There is also a walkign track that awinds aroudn the coast, where rocks can be accessed for heavier duty fishing. Ti Point is a little difficult to get to; you turn off from Leigh road down a winding metal road. Parking is also a little sparse. But once you're there it's a great little place to explore.

what a wonderful day! Darryl Digs did a wonderful showing us the CHOICE places. we limited on…read moreSnapper within the first HOUR! IF and ONLY IF you are looking #1 enjoy a scenic boat tour #2 camaraderie #3 Catch a BUNCH of Fish! #3 ) have a great time! Call Darryl! MegaBites Fishing Charter. -Joe McMurray

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There is a spot situated pretty much right under the harbour bridge where some people come to fish…read more It can be quite tricky to find because you need to drive towards the Harbour Bridge but stay clear of the Northern Motorway or you'll go over it; instead take the back roads (Westhaven Drive) that lead around the water. If you come to a place where there's a whole bunch of campervans and gypsies parked on the side of the road, then you've found the spot. I don't know why they come here, perhaps it's a secret meeting place, but anyway the fishing here is OK. Bear in mind that this is still very much in the city, so don't expect a massive haul of fish, however, you might reel in the occasional snapper or trevally.

This is not a review about the ferry, this is a review about how great this wharf is for jumping…read moreoff. There are a couple of wharves that I really love on the shore and this is one of my favourites. Stanley Bay is a really lovely area - it's right in the heart of Devonport but almost feels like it's own little area. You feel far from all the stresses of daily life. The Wharf is nestled in a little bay surrounded by stunning trees and cliffs. There is also an awesome view of the city. I love jumping off this wharf. There is plenty of room to sunbathe and chill, and a small building to shelter from the sun in, and jump off if you re so inclined. There are stairs which make it easy to get back up. I don't actually know much about the ferry...but it doesn't come often enough to ruin the wharf jumping. Great spot.

I am yet to actually catch the ferry from Stanley Bay wharf. That may be a consequence of it being…read morejust that little bit further from home than the Devonport Ferry terminal or it's very specific timetable. Ferries run Monday to Friday to coincide with the 9 - 5 work hours so only run for the peak times of 6.55am to 8.30am and 4.05pm until 7.10pm. The wharf itself is in need of an upgrade, but seems to manage it's relatively minor workload sufficiently. The large shed built half way down it is very effective on a cold winters day, and the lack of fences on one side make it a popular spot for local kids to practice their swan dives and back flips.

We went here during the summer in order to relive my husband's golden memories of his youth but…read morefound it somewhat lacking. Only in New Zealand could you say that about a beach that looks this good but hey, we can't help it, we're spoilt for choice. It's roomy but busy and the shade provided by the overhanging pohutakawas is in hot (literally) demand. Like most of the beaches in this west coast chain, there's a large grassed area as well if you don't want to get down on the sand. We squished in under a spot of shade, a little too close to another family but that was the only protected spot that was left. The kids climbed the tree a bit but the swimming was muddy, slimy and sludgy which was ok but didn't engender repeated dips. I'd say try one of the more quiet ones further down the road.

Summer is my favourite season and I have a dream that one day it every day will be summer. I love…read moresummer because of the beach, I like to think of myself as a beach babe even though I don't necessarily swim. I tend to do the Baywatch thing and walk in water and casually stroll along the beach. After a recommendation from my father, I went to Cornawallis with my boyfriend for a picnic and a waddle in the water. The view was breathtaking and the beach itself was beautiful, the flowers and the trees had blossomed. We sat under one of the trees, opened a cider and munched on our food while the soft breeze tickled our skin. I loved it! You could enjoy the sun under the trees but still have some shade. We actually had a nap under the tree which was refreshing.

Taipei fishing tackle is are great shop I bought my 14footer rod from here 5years ago. I recommend…read morebuying the rod here but the reel elsewhere nut everything else is good cheaper then most places good service helpful when buy something for example are rod when your rings on it breaks or go's missing you can take it to them and they will replace it there awesome.

I'm in two minds about this Taipei Fishing Tackle shop. On the one hand they have some really…read morereally cheap fishing gear; all the essentials that are obviously made overseas at a fraction of the cost. This is all good when purchasing hooks, sinkers, line and things like that I guess. However, I bought a reel from here once; It looked very nice, felt nice, and admittedly I knew it wasn't the best quality reel, but I still expected it to last for at least a year. But it completely snapped after about three months. I didn't cry about it, but I was a little disappointed. So I have come to the conclusion that this store is fine for the odd bits and pieces you need in your tackle box, but when it comes to purchasing the proper hardware for your rod you should probably go somewhere else and get sorted.

Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day, give him a fishing rod, and you get him out of the…read morehouse for sixteen hours. I'm sure some wives are happy to see the back of their man as he ventures out to bring home fresh fish, while others hate the fact that a boat called Sandy gets more attention that the Sandra it was named after. Because I don't fish regularly, I normally go with the blessing of my wife, so she won't be too upset when she sees Fish City's name on the credit card bill. And because fishing is not my main love, I'll need to shop smart, as my budget shouldn't be waisted on frivolous spur of the moment shopping. Fish City is a great place to get all your fishing gear, bait & tackle and inspiration. The boys working the store is rich with information and the aisles are filled with hundreds of items you'll probably never need. All that being said, it is still better to be prepared, so I bought a shiny new life jacket.

Bought a new McLay and Mercury motor from them. Very keen to take my near $50000 but then an issue…read morecame up with the motor and they became reticent to help, then turned very difficult leading to abuse from their service manager and refusal to help. Wouldn't recommend them if you are looking for after sales service.

This is a pretty sweet, secluded fishing spot in Kawakawa Bay. You drive along Clevedon Kawakawa…read moreroad until you come to the point just past the main bay. Park up and walk down the precarious path to the rocks below (actually it's not too bad, just a little steep and slippery in some places). The walk is only a short one, and then you'll find yourself on a large rock with a good radius for casting into the relatively deep water. There are some fish that hang around this area, but the main problem is that there is heaps of kelp around. This can be annoying as it tends to be rather snaggy. Bring plenty of spare hooks and sinkers.

In a city where the harbour plays such a pivotal role for many people, a fishing store like Top…read moreCatch is a must. Located on Barry's Point Road it's handy to many of the North Shore boat ramps. Top Catches friendly and knowledgeable staff are also a great resource for local and up-to-date information about current conditions, hot spots and news. Top Catch claim to sell almost everything except bananas. They certainly have an extensive range of rods and tackle, as well as dive gear and hunting equipment. If you need bananas there is also a Countdown at the other end of Barry's Point Road. Also worth noting - they have a boat park so you can rock up on the way to the boat ramp without any trouble.

After being bitterly disappointed with the short longevity of fishing equipment purchased from…read moreanother store I was delighted to find an inexpensive spot for fishing gear that lasts more than one session, with plenty of good advice for free. What's more, there is an enormous selection, from Cray-Pots to sprat-lures. Now I am not by any stretch of the imagination a mad keen fisher but it is great to get out for a fish over summer, even if it is off rocks or a wharf (we don't have a boat... yet). Top Catch has out-front parking big up for boats and trailers, and they open really early in for those who are up early catching breakfast before the dawn. The prices are really reasonable and there is always something on special or being reduced to clear. The prices of normal items are no more expensive than discount type stores, and the quality and selection is a lot better. You aren't made to feel like an idiot when you're a girl asking questions either, which I really appreciate!

My wife and I were on a week long vacation to Auckland and we saw many good reviews for this tour…read more We boarded and took a 40 minute trip to Waiheke Island for some scientific readings and then it was off to see some dolphins and birds and whales. They told us if you find these cool Gannett birds, it should tell you where the dolphins are. They divebomb the fish as the dolphins rile them up. We saw at least 400 dolphins on this trip and then we saw a whale, and they kept us out for an extra hour to check out a dolphin in the harbor. Great crew, that was very fun and you can order beer on the trip. Plus!

We had the most fabulous time today! We saw manta rays, wholes, dolphins and even a shark! Zara…read moretaught us a few things about phytoplankton, tiny plants living near the surface of the ocean, that are responsible for producing the oxygen we breathe for 3 of 5 breaths ! If we do Ty take care of our oceans, we'll have a hard time breathing! My 5 yo and 8 yo said it was a great day that they will never forget.