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Fishing, diving and dolphins

Whakatane is rated by top fishing correspondents as New Zealand's best all round fishing destination. During the summer months many different fish can be caught in the waters accessed from the port of Whakatane. These include Yellow fin, Skipjack, and Albacore tuna, along with sharks and Marlin, congregating to feed on huge shoals of baitfish from December to late April. Whakatane is the country's yellow-fin tuna "capital" but superb fighting marlin along with snapper and hapuka lurk around the many off shore reefs. Our charter boat fleet is ready and waiting to seek them out and assist with your fishing experience. Local operators have a sustainable fishing policy and will strive to make your fishing or diving trip, from Whakatane, a memorable experience.

Whakatane is also the base for incredible dive experiences to White Island or the sunken wreck, the Seafire. Dolphins are plentiful during the summer and spring and there's opportunities for superb swimming or viewing experiences.

There is also plenty of opportunity to fish for trout in Eastern Bay rivers and streams with a guide or on your own.

Trout Fishing

Trout Fishing in the Eastern Bay of Plenty offers a wide variety of fly or spinning opportunities from the wild-water of Te Urewera National Park, to lake, boat and shore fishing at river mouths, rivers and streams.

Trout Fishing Guides here

Diving and Dolphin Swimming

White Island is one of world’s best scuba diving destinations and provides a unique diving experience around a live marine volcano. Visibility is typically excellent as you can explore the underwater steam vents or commune with large schools of fish. Located 48 kilometres off the shores of Whakatane, it’s easily accessible through one of the local dive operators. It attracts hundreds of divers from all over the world every year.

Dolphins are abundant in the waters off Whakatane and our tour operators can take you to swim with or watch these fascinating mammals in their natural environment. It is a truly spectacular experience in the clear subtropical waters off Whakatane.

Diving and Dolphin Tours here..

Ocean Fishing

View Charter Boats here....

The official tourism information website for the Whakatane District, including Ohope and Murupara, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane is a coastal town, situated in the North Island of New Zealand, just one hour drive from Tauranga and Rotorua.