New Zealand Tour

1. Fishing Charters
2. Specialise in small and personalised trips
3. Catering for experts to the novices
4. Whether it be Sea Fishing, Crayfishing, or taking in the magnificent scenery of the rugged Kaikoura coast.
5. Leaving from Kaikoura
6. 3 hours in total

Departures

Booking Confirmation:

• Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel

Take advantage of Kaikoura's seas: rich with fish species - world renown for it's abundace of marine life.

Join Top Catch Fishing Charters aboard "Hard Yakka" for an unforgettable experience.

Spend a day fishing for Blue and Red Cod, Sea Perch and a variety of other fish species.

You may even try your luck potting for Kaikoura's famous Rock Lobsters (Crayfish).

All equipment is supplied and all fish caught are proccessed ready to cook and eat.

The Vessel

The Vessel is a fast 7 metre purpose built sea vessel ideal for fishing, crayfishing, scuba diving and sightseeing.

The vessel's unique safety in mind design along with toilet facilities, makes for a great aquatic adventure.

Fishing / Crayfishing

Try your luck potting for Kaikoura’s famous Rock Lobsters or drop in a fishing line to catch Sea Perch, Blue Cod or another of several fish species.

All fish caught are processed and bagged ready to cook or eat and all fishing equipment is modern and supplied free.

Bird Watching

View the vast variety of seabirds that inhabit the Kaikoura coast, from the tiny diving Petrel to the giant Royal Albatross.

Kaikoura is often called the seabird watching capital of New Zealand.

Skipper

Justin Smith is the friendly skipper at Top Catch Fishing Charters and is well known for specialising in small and personalised trips.

Justin has had years of experience in the Kaikoura area.

Departures/Costs

Top Catch Fishing Charters depart from the South Bay wharf. All trips are of approximately 3 hours (longer or shorter by arrangement).

All trips operate "Weather permitting".

• If weather does not permit us to go ahead, please contact us for alternative arrangements.