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Ladies Tuna Tournament
The Whakatane Sportfishing Club runs one of the biggest ladies' fishing tournaments in New Zealand every summer.
Running for a number of years, the tournament is one of the highlights of the Whakatane sportfishing calendar and attracts over 250 female anglers from all over New Zealand who catch tuna, marlin, shark and kingfish. Anglers and divers enjoy the superb fishing grounds around White Island and the Ranfurly Banks.
Whakatane Sportfishing Club, Muriwai Drive, Whakatane
(07) 307 0334
(07) 308 4977
Fri, 10/02/2012 - 06:00 - Sun, 12/02/2012 - 00:00
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Did You Know?
That’s space!
Ohope beach is around 11km long - at an average of perhaps 50m wide that's 550,000 square metres of sand.
Strike!
Many fishing world records have been set In these warm Pacific Ocean waters.
Paradise!
Ohiwa Harbour is a haven for many rare and endangered species of birds. The hills above Whakatane are kiwi sanctuaries. There are many projects to restore and protect local environments. Whales, dolphins and Orca are often seen off the coast of Whakatane.
Ka-boom!
Whakaari (White Island) erupted as recently as 2001. Boulders the size of cars were tossed around the volcano crater.
What a scorcher!
In 2010, Whakatane was the sunniest spot in the whole of New Zealand! Whakatane scores the country’s hottest temperature around 55 days a year. Summer daytime temperatures generally reach 20-25°C.
That’s space!
Ohope beach is around 11km long - at an average of perhaps 50m wide that's 550,000 square metres of sand.
Strike!
Many fishing world records have been set In these warm Pacific Ocean waters.
Paradise!
Ohiwa Harbour is a haven for many rare and endangered species of birds. The hills above Whakatane are kiwi sanctuaries. There are many projects to restore and protect local environments. Whales, dolphins and Orca are often seen off the coast of Whakatane.
Ka-boom!
Whakaari (White Island) erupted as recently as 2001. Boulders the size of cars were tossed around the volcano crater.
What a scorcher!
In 2010, Whakatane was the sunniest spot in the whole of New Zealand! Whakatane scores the country’s hottest temperature around 55 days a year. Summer daytime temperatures generally reach 20-25°C.
