Experience the world famous fishing grounds off the Karikari Peninsula with us. As often seen on TV. We can tailor-make your fishing charter from hunting down kingfish, trawling for kahawhi, snapper fishing and soft or traditional bait fishingtechniques. Freespool is owned and skippered by your host Steve. Steve has more than 10 years experience fishing the abundant waters of the Karikari Peninsula. He has caught, and released, a lot of fish and pleased a lot of amateur and experienced anglers. A full safety briefing and instruction is given before departure.
A fishing trip will probably be a highlight of your stay. You may well see dolphins, orcas or the odd turtle. We can guarantee that you will catch fish and have a great day out on the clear blue waters around the Karikari Peninsula. NO FISH, NO PAY

New Zealand's  Bay of Islands has a world wide reputation as an anglers Eldorado. All World and National Records for Striped Marlin, Yellowtail Kingfish and Snapper are held on this coast
If you are planning a New Zealand fishing holiday in the Bay of Islands and need our advice on the best times to come, where to stay or any other local information please dont hesitate to contact us. We cater for the novice who dreams of catching a big game fish, the tourist who just wants to enjoy Snapper fishing in the beautiful Bay of Islands, and the experienced angler who is after a world class fish.  More>

Join our scheduled morning and afternoon snapper and reef fishing trips at $90.00 per angler (all bait and tackle supplied), or charter one of our fishing boats privately.

Travel to the fishing grounds at speed! Why waste time traveling when you could be fishing?!

Bring warm clothing and lunch. Charters are available for sportfishing, marlin, shark, tuna, saltwater fly-fishing, and diving.  More>

Take a few mates out on a Kite Fishing Trip and experience this amazing style of fishing.  Relax on the beach and let your worries fly away into the sky with our kites, which take our fishing hooks further out to sea to where the fish are – way beyond the breaking waves. Catch fish off some of The Auckland region's beautiful beaches to catch fish such as Snapper, Gurnard, Kahawai & Kingfish! Kite Fishing is a great, fun and active way of catching fish and experiencing something really different to impress the boys (or girls) for dinner. We take you to some of the Auckland region's most stunning places, which means we combine sightseeing, walking (to fishing spot) and fishing all in one tour! Best of all, you are able to keep what you catch, as long as it's of legal quantity and size!  

When Kayak Fishing we utilise some of the best scenery, climate and fishing to be found anywhere. Kayak Fishing is a wonderful way to combine 2 of the great activities in New Zealand's great outdoors: Kayaking and Fishing. We launch off some of The Auckland region's beautiful beaches to catch fish such as Snapper, Gurnard, Kahawai, Trevally, John Dory and even Kingfish! Kayak Fishing is a great, fun and active way of catching fish in a fantastic environment. So you get a great kayaking trip plus a fishing adventure all in one with this tour – PLUS the fish you catch to take home, of course as long as they're within legal limits!  

"Floundering" is great experience for a boys (or girls) weekend and is guaranteed to be a lot of fun, especially for those that see their friends missing a couple despite being right at their feet in the torchlight! But not to worry, it's easy, safe and a lot of fun with a group of friends. Floundering can be done in several exciting ways. We walk around the shallow waters of certain estuaries after dark and use a torch to find the Flounder before spearing them. Alternatively, during daylight hours a dragnet can also be used to catch them. We can also go Flounder Spearing from a kayak, which is also a fantastic and fun-filled activity! All drinks and food are supplied on the trip. You won't go hungry!  

Dive! Tutukaka is New Zealand’s premier full-service dive charter operator, servicing the Poor Knights Islands; “the best-sub-tropical-diving in the world”. Our friendly team will tailor the day to suit you; you won’t be out of your depth, and neither will you be frustrated. With purpose-built dive boats that take you to a site that matches your ability, we help you enjoy your dives. With a dramatic landscape, passionate people and the stories that entwine the two, Dive! Tutukaka delivers a total experience. The only dedicated dive shop in Tutukaka supplying air-fills, equipment and retail sales, full equipment hire, professional crews and 364-day-a-year operations, PADI training for all levels, Qualmark-endorsed, National Geographic Dive Centre, and multiple national and international award winners.    More>

Dive HQ Bay of Islands is the far north’s premier dive shop and it’s our great pleasure to show you all the wonders of this beautiful part of Aotearoa New Zealand.

We offer trips to the spectacular Rainbow warrior - the jewel of the north - aboard our boat “Lucky Thing”, which only takes 25 minutes to reach the dive site. Whether you want to explore and enjoy the wonders of the underwater world for the first time or you want to launch an exciting career in the dive industry, we will help you realise those dreams with our experienced instructors offering quality P.A.D.I and NZQA courses.  More>

   

If you are after adventure this is definitely one of Auckland’s must do activities! This is one of the Auckland’s premier Wilderness-outdoor adventures.

Blue Canyon has 18 waterfalls, ranging in height from 2 to 30 meters (7 to 82 feet). The water has carved perfect pools into the dark volcanic rock, creating the most amazing shapes. Spend the day sliding down natural hydro slides, abseiling-rappelling down mystical waterfalls and getting some airtime with the awesome jumps into deep crystal-clear pools. The Blue canyon is an exhilarating fun and playful trip, not to be missed. Located in the heart of the Waitakare rainforest only 45 min drive from Downtown Auckland. More>

If you are interested in surf camps, taking surf lessons, surf tours or snow tours in the winter, you are definitely in the right place. So duck dive in, read on and allow us to be your guide.

We offer tours to cater for all levels of surfing and ski / snowboarding.

New Zealand is one of the last areas in the world to be discovered as a major surfing destination. It’s many kilometers of scenic coast are constantly pounded by swells from all angles, and with both coasts being so close together, it allows us to find quality waves every day so you never have any downtime. This cannot be said about many other countries.  More>

Boat Hire, JetSki Hire, Fishing, Snorklling, Island Hopping, Watersports and more.
We pride ourselves on making your experience as enjoyable and safe as possible. The Hauraki Gulf is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets, a vast adventure playground just waiting to be explored and we can supply all the right equipment for exploring its historic islands, bird sanctuaries, many secluded beaches, amazing fishing and scuba diving, snorkelling, water sports and much much more.   More>

See how much you get for your money! Find out all the neat things we see & do. Also our cruise highlights, 144 Islands, dolphins, island walks, cruising in comfort, dusk fishing, night kayaking, shooting, a delicious barbecue buffet dinner & breakfast, snorkeling, sunsets, mussel diving, rare sea birds.  Our vessel is spacious, provides a warm & homely atmosphere. She is New Zealands boggest house boat & is of the utmost stability (nobody gets sea sick) So as to take in all the stunning scenery, I built all the cabins on the 2nd storey. They have full windows & balcony access to 2 large observation sun-decks.  More>

A day sailing adventure in the beautiful Bay of Islands. It's a big day out with a small personalised group. Enjoy the comforts on a yacht which spent many years cruising and chartering throughout the South Pacific. Our main goal is to have happy guests and to experience a day you'll never forget! The day begins as you board our 40' Whiting sloop 'She's A Lady' at either Paihia or Russell waterfront docks and head out into the inner Bay before hoisting sails. You'll then spend 2 hours sailing past many of the 144 islands with-in the Bay of Islands towards our Island stop-over destination.  More>

Your adventure begins in either Paihia or Russell before starting the 18 nautical mile leg to Cape Brett and the 'Hole in the Rock'. Stop amongst the islands for great photo and video opportunities along with entertaining commentary from your skipper or crew.
Be on the lookout for dolphins, whales, game fish, penguins and much more as you approach the 'Hole in the Rock'. Experience this world famous landmark by passing through the 210 foot 'Hole in the Rock' and enter the spectacular 'Cathedral Cave' (conditions permitting).   More>

Auckland Jet Boat Tours is New Zealand’s best adventure tour and a must, on your list of things to do in Auckland! Join us at the Viaduct Harbour in the heart of Downtown Auckland for a breathtaking, 35-minute jet boat tour of the stunning Auckland City Coastline, Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf.
Tours depart on the hour, every hour, from 9:00am until 8:00pm, 7 days a week during our summer operating season (25th September - 2nd April ) and from 9:00am until 5:00pm 7 days a week during our winter operating season (3rd April - 24th September). To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend booking your jet boat adventure in advance, as availability can be limited.

Join us for an unforgettable two hours sailing. A unique opportunity to participate as crew on an actual America’s Cup yacht. Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or simply sit back and enjoy the ride as we sail the beautiful Waitemata Harbour.

The America’s Cup is the world’s oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy and ultimate yachting regatta. Usually the domain of billionaires and elite professional yachties, NZL 40 and NZL 41 offer the unique opportunity for everyone to participate sailing on these grand prix racing machines.   More>

If you're more of the party type, got a stag do coming up? We provide the perfect atmosphere with top of the range sound system, lights and dancing poles for up to 30 of your mates. Party the night away with us, we offer you the chance to experience Auckland City from a new angle!  Grab up to 20 of the boys and jump on board. Drop a line in the water! Our crew have over 25 years experience, so they know the best spots in Auckland's Gulf Harbour and will give you all the help you need to catch that big snapper!