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Spring Workup Action
The Hauraki Gulf has come alive once more with dolphins, whales and gannets feasting on baitfish - all making for some spectacular fishing!
Spring 2023 Fishing Report
Ultimate Charters skippers Mike and Craig talk through what they expect to see in the Hauraki Gulf this Spring
Sizzling Spring fishing is back!
The famous spring work up fishing has returned to the Hauraki Gulf once more. There is tons of baitfish and the gannets, dolphins, snapper and kingfish are gorging themselves.
Spring work ups are well and truly back underway. The Hauraki Gulf is loaded with baitfish and the gannets, dolphins, snapper and kingfish aren’t holding back - get amongst it!
Auckland Hapuka Charters
Check out our strictly limited Hapuka Charters departing from Auckland City or Omaha
Strictly Limited: Hapuka Charters departing from Westhaven or Omaha are back on NOW!
The Ultimate Kingfish Charter
Kingfish charters in the outer Hauraki Gulf is a dream on days like these. Book in your trip to paradise!
Hunting work ups in our new boat Hunter
Hunter - 9.15m Extreme Walkaround custom charter boat
Exit Lockdown in style with an Ultimate Weekend away - 1hr North of Auckland
Day 1 - Friday
6am - Meet at agreed Auckland location to transfer via private shuttle to Omaha
7.15am – Depart Omaha on an Offshore lure fishing trip in the outer gulf
3pm - Return to Omaha & transfer to Matakana Smokehouse for a brief tour & sample
4pm - Check in to accommodation @ Matakana Motel
6pm - Walk around the corner to Matakana Village pub for dinner and a beer
Day 2 – Saturday
8.30am - Walk to Matakana Village Market for a coffee, bite to eat and a wander. Whitebait fritter and a croque monsieur sound good?
10am - Transfer to Omaha Boat Ramp & depart on a half-day soft-bait tutorial or inshore fishing session
3pm - Cruise to Kawau Boating Club 3pm for a beer looking out over Bon Accord Harbour
5pm - Return to Omaha 5pm and transfer back to accommodation
6.30pm - Head out for dinner and celebratory drink or two (shuttle available if required) at one of the great local options @ MCK, Sawmill brewery, Plume, Jin Jin, 8 Wired Brewery etc.
Day 3 – Sunday
9am - Check out of accommodation and transfer back to Auckland
(or choose additional activities including round of Golf, visit to
Goat Island, Sculptureum and more)
PRICE: $1,250 per person (based on 6pax)
Inclusions: Fishing charter/s and equipment, Transfers from/to Auckland, Accommodation (twin share), Smokehouse Tour
Exclusions: Food and beverages, other entertainment
Day 1 - Saturday
8am - Meet at Westhaven Marina at with the boys heading off in a boat on an 8hr Offshore lure fishing charter and the gal’s transferring via private shuttle to the Matakana Market
9.15am – Gal’s arrive Matakana Village Market for a wander, coffee and bite to eat as a wander
11am – Gal’s collected from the market and head to Brick Bay to walk Sculpture Trail and then settle in for lunch and a glass or two of Brick Bay wine
3pm – Gal’s transfer to Matakana Motel and check-in and relax. Time for another wander around the village or relax by the pool
4pm - Boys return and land at Omaha Boat Ramp and transfer to Matakana Smokehouse for a brief tour & sample
4.45pm - Boys transfer to accommodation to meet up with the Gal’s
6pm - Walk around corner to Matakana Village pub for dinner
Day 2 – Sunday
8.30am - Lazy start to the day, grabbing breakfast in the village at one of the superb café’s
10am - Guys and Gal’s transfer to Omaha and depart for a tiki-tour around Kawau Island by private boat, stopping to explore Mansion House and the old Coppermine ruins before cruising to Kawau Boating Club for lunch
3pm - Return to Omaha 3pm and transfer via shuttle back to Auckland
PRICE: $1,500 per couple (based on 4 couples)
Inclusions: Fishing charter/s and equipment, Transfers from/to Auckland, Accommodation (2 bedroom units, 2 couples per unit), Smokehouse Tour, Brick Bay Sculpture Trail
Exclusions: Food and beverages, other entertainment
To find out more or BOOK: please call 0800 262 844 or email bookings@ultimatecharters.co.nz
A Baptism of Fire: Intense Work Up in our New Boat
How good are winter work ups in the Hauraki Gulf! With an intense work up of Australasian Gannets and Common Dolphins all to our own, this Ultimate Charters group was treated to some of the best snapper and kingfish lure action you could dream of.
Immediately below the surface baitfish were being harassed by hundreds of marauding kingfish and torpedoing gannets, and if you could sneak your lure past the ravenous kingies, trophy snapper lay waiting to have their turn.
Our new boat MV Gatherer is loaded with the latest and greatest Simrad electronics and without question the Simrad Halo24 radar played a key role in our success.
Mokohinau Islands - Fishing in Paradise
A very achievable day trip from Auckland (in good sea conditions), we reckon the magical Mokohinau Islands should be on all fisherman and adventurers bucket lists!
Holding inner gulf species such as snapper, kahawai, trevally and kingfish, the Mokohinau Islands also offer the chance to target a whole different range of species including Grandaddy Hapuka, Pink Maomao, Blue Maomao and more.
Of the many islands in the group, Burgess Island (large island with the lighthouse) is the one that you may land on and explore - and what a view it is from the top! Just remember to check any belongings for pests and ensure you leave it exactly as you find it. We reckon a climb to the top of Burgess Island is the perfect spot for a bite to eat and to take in the wonder of the Hauraki Gulf.
Is there a more picturesque grouping of islands in the gulf? Tick this bucket list destination off with Ultimate Charters.
8hr Offshore Charter - highlights
Chasing Snapper and Kingfish in the outer Hauraki Gulf on our most popular charter option, the 8hr Offshore Fishing Charter
Exploring the ‘fishy’ Hauraki Gulf
There are so many cool places like this to visit and fish within easy striking distance of Auckland! Ask us about our multi-day fishing adventures - we can manage all aspects from accommodation, food, transport and of course, the epic fishing!
Click here to view our standard fishing trip packages or call us to discuss your ‘Ultimate’ fishing adventures in New Zealand!
Some Ultimate crew on their day off…
Some of the Ultimate Charters crew take the opportunity of a day off with stunning conditions to head out wide on an outer Hauraki Gulf fishing adventure - check it out!
Ultimate Work Ups - in February!
Intense Work Up by the boat - now this is Hauraki Gulf Fishing!
Book an 8hr Offshore Fishing Charter with Ultimate Charters and experience the wonder of gannets, dolphins and great fishing!
MV Koru - the trusty old favourite!
MV Koru - Ultimate Charters hugely popular large group fishing charter and harbour cruise vessel for groups of up to 40 passengers + crew.
The Ultimate Experience!
If this doesn’t get you excited about a day on the water, nothing will!
Kingfish On!
Footage from an epic day on the water recently where the kingfish showed up in force. Great to have Fishing in Godzone on board, good times!