what a wonderful day! Darryl Digs did a wonderful showing us the CHOICE places. we limited on…read moreSnapper within the first HOUR! IF and ONLY IF you are looking #1 enjoy a scenic boat tour #2 camaraderie #3 Catch a BUNCH of Fish! #3 ) have a great time! Call Darryl! MegaBites Fishing Charter. -Joe McMurray

From the owner: Auckland's leading fishing charter company that provides fishing trips for individuals and groups…read moreoperating from Z Pier, Westhaven Marina in Auckland. We fish for Snapper and kingfish and for the more adventurous we can also organize marlin and Hapuka trips. Our fishing charters in Auckland run on quality charter boats that are fast, clean and comfortable and designed to get you to the best fishing locations and spots quickly. We do not take more than 8 persons on the boat on our fishing trips to give everyone enough space to fish unless specifically requested. Come aboard and join us for an action packed day or evening fishing trip. it does not matter whether you have fished before or have no experience in fishing, Our friendly and professional skippers will give you all the help required to ensure that you have a great day on the water.

My wife and I were on a week long vacation to Auckland and we saw many good reviews for this tour…read more We boarded and took a 40 minute trip to Waiheke Island for some scientific readings and then it was off to see some dolphins and birds and whales. They told us if you find these cool Gannett birds, it should tell you where the dolphins are. They divebomb the fish as the dolphins rile them up. We saw at least 400 dolphins on this trip and then we saw a whale, and they kept us out for an extra hour to check out a dolphin in the harbor. Great crew, that was very fun and you can order beer on the trip. Plus!

We had the most fabulous time today! We saw manta rays, wholes, dolphins and even a shark! Zara…read moretaught us a few things about phytoplankton, tiny plants living near the surface of the ocean, that are responsible for producing the oxygen we breathe for 3 of 5 breaths ! If we do Ty take care of our oceans, we'll have a hard time breathing! My 5 yo and 8 yo said it was a great day that they will never forget.

As a group of six (6) we walked up and asked if there was any room on the jet boat for us. Luck was…read moreon our side as with no booking and a bit of a discount as we were from the cruise ship we were given front row seats on the last ride of the day. Sometimes the best laid plans are no plans. Our jet boat driver was a crack up and a pretty good photographer when it came to taking pics and movies with a gopro. We paid an extra $20 for the digital versions and these were uploaded to a dropbox so we could download them when we got back home. The thrill of 360s was good fun; watching and cheering the bungee jumpers from the bridge was crazy and seeing the harbour from water level was excellent for a change. You will get wet but your laughter will dry you off pretty quickly!

Eleven of us did a thrilling jet boat excursion in the South Island last Christmas and it's…read morereminded me to look into doing this amazing fun activity in my own town. Auckland Jet Boat Tours would be the place I'd book. I passed by their offices at Auckland Viaduct last week and witnessed a boat load of satisfied passengers, grins as proof, stepping off "Ruby Red Lips" the vessel having just been out on the glistening Waitemata Harbour for a ride of a lifetime. Great value if you book the Jet Boat Bungy combo.

A little gem just 5 min away from CBD. If you want to take your dog for a walk - definitely give it…read morea go

Being from Christchurch and hence afraid now of every variance on the potential natural disaster…read morescenario, I am not a fan at all of finding out that the place I am enjoying having a walk around is actually one of the volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Ring. (I tend to put it to the back of my mind that Auckland was in fact settled upon 55 volcanic craters) luckily this one is no longer active and last erupted 85,000 years ago. The tidal lagoon this eruption spawned is now used for everything from various outdoor pursuits to water sports by a wealth of Aucklander's in the know. The walking track itself is 2.88k so is a great distance for people of all fitness levels and inclinations and short enough that you won't have any complaints from even the hardiest of exercise dodgers.. I love the fact too that most of the walkway itself is over boardwalks!

I ran a training course here. Great location. Great venue. Great staff. They offered for us to dine…read morein the restaurant and what a smart decision to do so. I ordered a burger with limited expectations but I'd be hard pressed to think of a better burger I've had in recent memory. Similar reports from the rest of my trainees. Highly recommended!

I've been going to RNZYS since I was a wee tike. My parents are sailing enthusiasts and…read moreconsequently some of my earliest memories are hanging out in the member's lounge drinking raspberry lemonades and modeling the kid's clothes in the Line 7 fashion show! These days the squadron is a lot fancier - there's a full service restaurant upstairs (you can make reservations on their website) and a members only bar that has fantastic views of the harbour. There's a trophy room, where the America's Cup once was, and a huuuge hall appropriately decorated with nautical knick-knacks. Definitely worth considering if you're organizing an event - there's rooms of every size and they have a specific event coordinator.

People in New Zealand -- the West Pacific -- think that water is "really cold" and requires a…read morewetsuit when it is somewhere in the mid 70s F -- but for me -- that's the perfect temperature. Over here in the East Pacific, we have MUCH chillier water. I brought my own snorkel gear, found a nice family who were not leaving any time soon and deposited my stuff near the non-swimming grandfather to watch, though, being NZ, I had little to worry about. Then - I hopped in the water and swam off to circumnavigate Goat Island, solo and without (gasp!) a PFD or lifeguard. I saw heaps of rays and even some reef sharks. The current between the island and the shore is a bit pushy, so I recommend checking the currents and swimming anticlockwise on an ebbing tide. Total swim was about 2200 meters, and very doable for a strong swimmer. If you're not a strong swimmer - bring a SUP or a kayak and have fun!

The golden beach at Goat Island is the place I completed one of my bucket list items : to skinny…read moredip. It all happened on a sunny afternoon when my boyfriend and I decided to get away from the hustle and bustle of Auckland. We got to Goat Island beach, parked the car and sat on one of the grass patches overlooking the beach and other spectacular views while we munched on some home made goodies. After lunch we decided to walk around, we had no plans to swim as we had dinner plans later on that evening. We walked in the water and soon found ourselves in another area where there is a fountain, I stripped down to my under garments and went in the water. The water was clear, had that green marine colour to it. It wasn't too cold and it felt so good against my skin. Next thing you know I had one less item on my bucket list. Goat island the perfect place to shorten your bucket list, swim, have a picnic and snorkel.

In what could be described as the premier location on the Waitemata Harbour, Orakei Marina provides…read morethe most accessible option for boat storage in Auckland's urban environment - accessible, both from the land, and to the sea. The boat ramp is also a great alternative for those that are not lucky enough to own a berth in the Marina. The location of the Marina at the top of the low speed zone in the harbour provides a quick getaway to all your favourite fishing spots and beaches. Orakei Marina offers full vessel services, perfect for the lazy boatie. We took off one Friday afternoon, avoiding the chaos of the inner harbour, returning with a chilly bin full to the brim of snapper, at Spot 'X' of course.

I came here not to store my boat but actually for an awards night. It was a magical evening and the…read morevenue definitely made it awesome. They had cleared all the boats from the centre of the building and filled it with tables, a huge stage and a dance floor. They had lit the whole building really well so that you could just see the silhouettes of the thousands of boats stacked against the walls. Because there are so many boats stacked so high the venue had huge ceilings making it look feel grand. This made hearing the sound a little difficult though as it bounced around the room quite a bit. This didn't stop us from having a great night though. We partied until the wee hours of the morning then carried on to the nearby bars in town and the viaduct. This place was perfect for a huge, grand event and from what I could see did just as well holding boats.

Ti Point and Ti Point wharf are a perfect place to take the family and spend the day. The wharf is…read moresmall, but gets busy with fisherman. It's great for fishing with the kids; you can usually pull in a sprat or two with a hand line over the side. If you walk along the coast from the wharf there are some beautiful old trees to set up under for the day. They are great for the kids to climb and some have rope swings or picnic tables. If the tide is out there is a little sandy bay protected by rocks perfect for swimming. There is also a walkign track that awinds aroudn the coast, where rocks can be accessed for heavier duty fishing. Ti Point is a little difficult to get to; you turn off from Leigh road down a winding metal road. Parking is also a little sparse. But once you're there it's a great little place to explore.