Taking Fishing to the Next Level
I tried my hand at fishing and the exhilaration of catching your own fish has no comparison. Ask any anglers you know and they will tell you that the best fish they have ever tasted. Thus, it comes with much amazement that Auckland is able to bring this exhilaration to the next level by combining adventure with the good old fun of fishing! Auckland is known for great fishing grounds due to its unique location. “The central part of the urban area occupies a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbour on the Tasman Sea and the Waitemata Harbour on the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the few cities in the world to have harbours on two separate major bodies of water [Wikipedia].”
Kite fishing is one of the most fun and effective ways to go fishing because the kite will take your baited hook straight to the fish, way beyond the breaking waves! The kite is used to silently pull the hooks and after casting, depending on the location and the weather conditions, you will retrieve the line and the kite. When the kite comes in closer you see the fish splashing in the water! Coupled with a scenic drive along a beautiful beach location outside of Auckland in a luxury 4D and a walk for 30 minutes to the best fishing spot, it is a guarantee for good photos worthy of a new album in your Facebook.
For $295, 4 to 6 hours fishing, lunch, snacks and hot/cold drinks, free filleting and cleaning of fishes caught are included. Swimming is optional. For more details, click here.
For those of you who want to exercise your muscles while fishing, the Kayak Fishing Tour of Adventures Today is the best option. The Full Day Auckland Kayak Tours and Adventures will take you to the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf surrounding the city of Auckland.
The Kayak Fishing Tour allows you to explore the stunning waters and marine life of Auckland. You might encounter some penguins and dolphins during the tour.
For a fee of $295, snacks and hot and cold drinks during the day are included, and you can stop in at some fantastic beaches for a swim and a full, delicious lunch on the beach! They have other tour packages that offer Kayak+Fishing+Snorkeling and even an additional overnight stay at the beach. For more information, contact Adventures Today.
For those who want fishing and a helicopter tour to check out Auckland and Hauraki Gulf’s amazing scenery and wildlife, Heletranz is the answer. Their Heli-Fishing package includes a helicopter flight to the Great Barrier Island or Coromandel, lunch/snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and all fishing equipment and bait. Just hop on the helicopter and they will take you to a fishing adventure you will never forget.
Flying from their Auckland Base to any of your chosen fishing spots, the tour is a complete package of scenic tour around the coast of Auckland to the islands dotting the Hauraki Gulf. And if your heart so desires, you can request for a lunch at one of the restaurants in the Great Barrier Island.
For amateur enthusiasts to expert anglers, the fishing adventures of Auckland will not fail to satisfy your enthusiasm for fish and adventure.
Photos via Flickr Creative Commons: Fishing by Scott Ableman, Kayak Fishing by Drainhook
