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Te Ariki Nui
Here's your chance to fish aboard the legendary Te Ariki Nui - a thoroughly proven fish catcher and a pioneer in New Zealand game fishing.
Custom built for the pursuit of big game by Salthouse Marine, this highly seaworthy vessel has crossed the south Pacific to fish Tonga and Australia
Your skipper: Jason Wooton
Captain Jason Wooton and crew welcome you on board to experience their 16 years of Marlin fishing the coastal waters from the Bay of Islands through to the Three Kings Islands.
With a famous boat, well proven as a fish attractor, Jason seems able to add the highly desirable Broadbill Swordfish and Blue Marlin on a regular basis.
Fishing available:
- Game fishing
- Other saltwater fishing
| Sole charter day rate | From NZ$3,150.00 |
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Inshore trips from $3,150 per day Offshore $3,460 per day Catering, soft drinks, tackle & bait included in price Regular trips to the Three Kings Islands available Broadbill Swordfish trips by arrangement, surcharge applies
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| Length | 54 feet |
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| Crew | 2 |
| Tackle | Kilwel International Rods & Shimano Tiagra reels, from 2-60kgs class. |
| Electronics | 75 Mile Radar, Weather Fax, Computer System Navigation, VHF, SSB, GPS, Fish Finder. |
| Engines | 2 x 320hp Caterpillars |
| Day capacity | 6 |
| Night capacity | 4 |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Beds | 1
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Locations
- Bay of Islands
- In the Bay of Islands you can find thrilling adventure or perfect peace. The unbelievable natural beauty, amazing beaches and a host of islands make for an idyllic aquatic playground and ultimate retreat.
- Three Kings Islands
- Famous rugged offshore destination, renowned for game fishing and also extra large bottom dwelling species.




