MV Waimana means 'Pride of the sea" Wai (water)
Mana (power/pride) and with her extensive catch history of Big
Game Fish and her classic style Waimana she certainly lives up to her name
Waimana is fully equipped with all necessary
safety gear and navigational equipment, all in excellent working order.
Launched in 1970, Waimana is 45ft in length and weights 17 tons,powered by two 130 hp nissan motors.
Waimana is a very comfortable vessel to cruse and sleep on.
The lay out is open plan with excellent visibility
of the cockpit from saloon and fly bridge.
A 30ft high Tuna Tower creates a definite advantage
for long rangefish spotting and sight seeing. *The Tuna Tower is also a good jump (not for the faint hearted)
Accommodation comes in the form of 6 single and 1 double berths. Creature comforts include
- Spacious and user friendly galley and
saloon
- Hot and cold shower
- Flush Toilet
- Standard household fridge/freezer
- TV DVD and CD plus more
Waimana's Big Game Fishing gear is of top quality
- Shimano + Penn International Reels
- Kilwell Rods
- Excellent selection of lures
- Selection of light tackle and snapper
gear
Waimana carries salt ice for keeping take home fish and has a live bait tank for keeping crayfish and shellfish alive.A compressor is also onboard for dive bottle refills.
Charter Activities include
Day Charters $850.00 +GST (per day)
- Whangaroa Coastal Area
- All fishing gear + ice supplied
- Maximum 6 anglers
- Tea/coffee, light refreshments supplied
You will need to supply your own
- Lunch
- Camera's, sunscreen and appropriate clothing
Extended Stay Away Charters $1000.00 +GST (per day)
- Far North Coastal Area (North Cape)
- Recommended minimum 3 days
- All fishing gear + ice supplied
- Maximum 6 anglers
- Tea/coffee, light refreshments supplied
You will need to supply your own
- Food, sleeping bags
- Camera's, sunscreen and appropriate clothing
Food/Stores can be supplied if required at an extra cost
Eco Tours + Cruising Charters $600.00 +GST (per day)
- Whangaroa coastal Area
- Maximum 6 persons
- Tea/coffee, light refreshments supplied
Highlights include:
- Butlers Point Whaling Museum
- The Rainbow Warrior Wreck
- Dramatic Coastal Rock Formations
- Historic Sites
- A wide variety of Marine life
You will need to supply your own
- Food
- Camera's, sunscreen and appropriate clothing
* Extended day trips to the
Far North are welcome, however price will vary depending on destination
Eco Tours + Cruising Charters
offers you the chance to experience rugged coastlines, explore and dive/snorkel some of the New Zealand
most pristine, unspoiled coastline, beaches and marine area's
All Charters are dependant on weather conditions.
(That is not a problem, we are flexible)
Owner/Skipper B Andrews
I have Lived in Taupo Bay for over
15 years and has surfed the Far North coastlines for over 30 years
and have extensive knowledge of Whangaroa and Far North coastline and marine area's.
It is a magical part of The World to enjoy nature at its best.
I am looking forward to giving you an experience
you will remember whether it be serious fishing or just relaxing
CONTACT
Owner/Skipper B ANDREWS
Occasionally phone is out of range please try again
(+64) 21 245 2855
Postal Address
B Andrews.
Taupo Bay.
RD1 Mangonui.
Northland. New Zealand
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