Charters & Pricing
Casual Charters
Prices start at NZ$140 per person for a half-day fishing trip (casual or “mixed crew” basis: 1, 2, or 4 people).
- Bait: Available on request for NZ$20 per person.
- Rod & gear: Bring your own if you have it. Don’t worry if you don’t — we provide all the top-quality gear you need. Rod hire and bait packages are available for NZ$35 per person (both must be arranged prior to the trip).
Option for small groups:
For small groups of 1–6 people, the flat booking rate is NZ$950. Bait and rod charges are additional.
Minimum passengers:
A minimum of 7 people is required for the charter to proceed. If the minimum isn’t met, our team will contact you to reschedule.
Booking & Payment:
Due to high no-show rates, full payment is required at the time of booking. Please note this payment is non-refundable.
Group Bookings
Private or Group Charter:
Hire the vessel exclusively for a half-day fishing trip at NZ$1,400 (rod and bait packages are extra).
Full-Day Option:
If you want to spend more time enjoying the stunning scenery around the Coromandel’s many islands, we also offer a full-day trip for NZ$2,800 (rod and bait packages extra).
Larger Groups (10+ people):
For larger groups, we collaborate with other charter operators to ensure all your needs are met, providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Operating Hours & Booking Information
Monday to Sunday (Standard Hours):
- 7:00 am – 11:30 am
- 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Summer Operating Hours: (January & February)
- 7:00 am – 11:30 am
- 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
- 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
We can also arrange alternative charter times to suit your group. For special requests or group bookings, please contact us.
Booking & Deposit Policy:
All package, group, and exclusive bookings require a $200 deposit, refundable only if we cancel due to bad weather.
- Cancellations within 3 weeks: We reserve the right to retain your deposit if we are unable to fill the booking.
- Cancellations within 1 week: Deposits are non-refundable.
Please note: All prices quoted are subject to change.
Please note: These updated hours will commence in 2026.
We can also arrange alternative charter times to suit groups. If you would like to enquire about a specific time for your group charter. Any enquiries feel free to contact us. All package and group/exclusive bookings require a $200 deposit, refundable only if we have to cancel due to bad weather. If you cancel within 3 weeks of the trip, we reserve the right the retain your deposit if we are not able to fill the booking, and cancellations made within 1 week are not refundable.
ABOUT US
Why We Are the Best?
Our fishing trips are prominently based on the mussel farms located around Coromandel and the firth of Thames. These farms are a huge food source for fish, especially the Snapper that come into the Hauraki gulf and inner-harbours during the warmer months.It is at this time of the year that the fishing for both total novices and well-seasoned fisherman alike is just fantastic. In fact a resent article in one of our national fishing magazines, likened it to “shooting fish in a barrel”.
See the Mussel barges at work. They attract snapper when harvesting – its like a safari moving around – targeting Snapper King Fish, John Dory, Kahawai, & Gurnet in and around the mussel farms.
- 2 Half day trips all year around and in Summer time we do a third trip in the evening to suit demand. It’s only a 30-minute trip to the mussel farms for that real Coromandel fishing adventure.
- Full day trips are available for keen fisherman, chasing bird work-ups in the gulf and outer islands for those big Snapper
We also have soft bait rods, Micro jigs and Kingfish rods. Zander, our Coro Cowboy Skipper and Fishing Expert will be there to demonstrate all these options of fishing.
Our Coromandel Fishing Charters are right at our back door and our years of fishing experience is a big advantage. It’s like catching the Coro Cowboy Snapper Express to be fishing in just 30 minutes at the Mussel Farms.
Experienced fishos will appreciate the local knowledge and techniques employed to target their fish. Novices will benefit from the tuition and patience available from the skipper if required. If you don’t like to touch the smelly bait or fish, he can also bait your hooks and remove your fish for you. Enabling you to still enjoy the thrill of hooking and landing your own fish.
We fish where the fish are in the Coromandel’s Surrounding Islands including Mussel Farms Fishing.
- Zander and Alysha
Maps & Directions
From Thames – Follow the road (SH25) to Coromandel Town for approx 50 minutes. As you come down the last set of hills, you will see oyster farms,mussel barges and boats moored in the Coromandel Harbour. At the bottom of the hill, take a sharp left hand turn into Te Kouma Rd. Follow it for approx 2km. Go past the big concrete wharf (Sugarloaf) and onto the metal road. If you look over to your right you will see a long jetty, which is Hannaford’s Wharf, where the charter boats leave from.
Follow the road around to the jetty, there is parking at the top.
Don’t hesitate to call if you need more info.
Zander or Alysha on 027 344 7833
