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

From the owner: Auckland's leading fishing charter company that provides fishing trips for individuals and groups…read moreoperating from Z Pier, Westhaven Marina in Auckland. We fish for Snapper and kingfish and for the more adventurous we can also organize marlin and Hapuka trips. Our fishing charters in Auckland run on quality charter boats that are fast, clean and comfortable and designed to get you to the best fishing locations and spots quickly. We do not take more than 8 persons on the boat on our fishing trips to give everyone enough space to fish unless specifically requested. Come aboard and join us for an action packed day or evening fishing trip. it does not matter whether you have fished before or have no experience in fishing, Our friendly and professional skippers will give you all the help required to ensure that you have a great day on the water.

When I got the opportunity to experience the relatively new Hauraki Blue Cruises lunch cruise out…read moreon the Hauraki Gulf how could I say no. It turned out so well, beautiful day , great food and good service. What more can one ask for? The vessel you would go out on for both this lunch cruise and they also run an overnight cruse is called the IPIPIRI, and used to be used for similar purposes in the Bay of Islands until being brought down here and now being run by the Inter City group under the name Hauraki Blue Cruises. The lunch cruise costs $99 per person and if you want to go out overnight it is $299 per person twin / double, $449 per person single and if you have a child they are $225 each. To begin you are welcomed on the boat , given an introduction and quick safety briefing then left to your leisure for half and hour or so while they finish preparations for lunch. During this time you can relax in the lounge / bar / dining area , on the upper deck or even have a nosey in and take a look at one of the cabins they use for the overnight cruises. ( The cabins are basic , but clean and tidy and when I looked was impressed by the amenities they have in the bathroom, better than some hotels I know of. To fill you in a little bit, on the over night cruise you have your dinner , breakfast, get to sleep in one of these smallish but luxurious cabins, take part in activities and of course enjoy a relaxing night out in the beautiful Hauraki Gulf ) Anyway back to lunch, which once is called you take a seat and choose from the menu one of four mains ,and three types of salad are set down on the table. Caesar salad , green garden salad and seafood salad. Drinks are not included in the price. I had the chicken dish and my other half the fish, and can honestly say no complaints there. Finished off with some ice cream and coffee ( as much as you want ). Then you can relax some more and take in the beauty of the gulf as they make the way back into the harbour and the end to what eventually is a two and a half hour cruise. I only gave it four stars as I feel I cannot fully judge until having been out on an overnight and so experience the whole of what the company offers. Regardless I would recommend to anyone to take this lunch cruise.

Explored Auckland , we walked in Viaduct harbor and marina. Great place to visit . There were…read moremuseum, cafe , shops, souvenir and restaurants to choose. Walking along we found the crossing bridge. Saw boats crossing and kids swimming while watching the city view. Really enjoyed it.

This place was cool and reminded me so much of home! I've lived in a harbor city for the past 14…read moreyears! That said, there are a ton of shops and restaurants consolidated here, plus a brewery. I noticed a lot of people running in this area too, so it seems to check a lot of boxes. Check out Viaduct Harbour if you're in the area. Lots to do and see...and eat.

I organised a trip for my team on the Waitemata. We couldn't…read morehave asked for a better fishing trip. The boat is well set up for guests. It's clean, tidy and well maintained. Nate (the skipper) was brilliant as was Harry (crew). What impressed me most was Rex (the owner) was there before 6am to make sure everything was organised. Great breakfast (bacon and egg muffin) brilliant lunch (great quality) and plenty of bait. To top it off, Harry filleted fish for those who wanted it on the way home. Thank you Rex. Highly recommended.

Pros: - cheap -…read moreeverything included Cons: Slower boat No place for drinks. All in all I'm happy to pay for a trip as a tourist where I don't need to bring to much stuff along.