Crayfish - Paua - Hapuka - Blue Cod - Wreck Diving - Spearfishing - Shark Cage Diving
Come and experience the true marine wilderness of the Chatham Islands with a chartered fishing or diving experience, organised for you by Hotel Chathams. The fishing and diving in the area is truly exceptional, and you can expect to catch quantities unlike anywhere else in New Zealand.
Fishing & Diving Chatham Islands
Fish the Chatham reefs, pinnacles and seamounts around the coastline from Owenga, Waitangi or Kaiangaroa for blue cod, groper, crayfish and paua (abalone). Experience rugged coastal views and wildlife such as albatross, seals, dolphins and sharks on your voyage.
Chatham fishing and diving charter trips offer:
- The chance to fish for blue cod, groper (hapuka), crayfish and paua (abalone)
- The Chatham Express - a 10.5m Pontoon Vessel crayfish boat for fishing
- Cruises at 25knts
- Fully surveyed passenger vessel
- Maximum 12 people plus 2 crew
- Spear fishing
- Sightseeing
- Shark cage diving
- Pitt Island Scenic Tours
- View albatross and a variety of other seabirds, dolphins, seals, sharks and marine invertebrates.
You need to bring:
- Wet weather gear
- A Camera
- Sturdy footwear
Prices
- Half-day fishing NZ $150.00 per person (minimum 5 people)
- Charters for larger groups are also available on request
Diving Chatham Islands
- Equipment - air tank, weight belts
- Shark cage diving and hunting
Prices
Shark cage diving - please enquire for pricing
Holiday Packages - 7 day diving /fishing
- Starting at $2695 pp
- Minimum 8-10 people
Includes:
- Airfares:
Mon / Wed / Fri ex WTGN
Tues ex CHCH
Thurs / Sat ex AUCK
20kg per person plus carry-on luggage - Accommodation sleeps 10
- Fully self-catering (other options are available)
- Meals on the first and last nights
- All airport transfers
- 4 half-days fishing / diving
- Transfer to & from fishing
- Dive tanks
- Weight belts
Extras (not included)
- Cage shark diving
- Pitt Island Tour
- Daily bus tours
- Car or van rental hire
Note: Trips are weather dependant
Quotas/catch and release: Fish kept for eating can be filleted and kept at the bulk freezer onsite at the hotel. Polybins can be purchased to transport your catch home.
Fish and dive the Chatham Islands - Let Hotel Chatham arrange an experience you will never forget!
