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Public Fishing on Auckland Harbour - The Red Boats
Reel in the fun with Auckland’s best Snapper fishing adventure on the Hauraki Gulf!
Reel in the fun with Auckland’s best Snapper fishing adventure on the Hauraki Gulf!
Highlights
- Experience fishing on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour!
- Cover spacious fishing areas, with excellent catch rates
- Experienced fishermen guide your fishing experience!
Cast off for an unforgettable adventure on the water with The Red Boats Auckland Fishing Charters — the ultimate way to experience the beauty and excitement of the Hauraki Gulf. Whether you’re an experienced angler or casting a line for the first time, our friendly, knowledgeable crew will guide you to Auckland’s best Snapper fishing spots, where the bites are plenty and the views are unbeatable.
Spend a relaxing day surrounded by sparkling blue waters, stunning coastal scenery, and great company as you reel in one of New Zealand’s most prized catches – the delicious Snapper. Pretty much everything you need for a successful day is provided or can be provided for, from expert advice on technique to local fishing secrets, and quality fishing gear can be hired. Just bring yourself, your rod (or hire one through the check-out) and your bait for the day!
Whether you’re out with friends, family, or joining one of our group trips, you’ll enjoy the perfect mix of fun, adventure, and relaxation. So sit back, feel the sea breeze, and let The Red Boats team take care of everything while you focus on the thrill of the catch.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Full Day - Adult$50.00
- Full Day - Child$45.00
- Full Day - Adult$64.90
- Full Day - Child$45.00
- Full Day - Adult$50.00
- Full Day - Child$45.00
- Full Day - Adult$90.00
- Full Day - Child$45.00
- Full Day - Adult$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Full Day - Child$45.00
- Full Day - Adult$90.00
- Full Day - Child$45.00
- Half Day - Adult$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Half Day - Child$35.00
- Half Day - Adult$53.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Half Day - Child$35.00
- Half Day - Adult$70.00
- Half Day - Child$35.00
- Half Day - Adult$70.00
- Half Day - Child$35.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyMany customers praised the friendly and helpful skippers, noting their willingness to assist and ensure everyone had a great time (6 people said this).
- emergencyThe fishing experience was described as enjoyable, with some customers catching a good number of fish and having fun (5 people said this).
- emergencyThe beautiful weather and stunning scenery were highlighted as a major plus during the trips (4 people said this).
- emergencyCustomers appreciated the opportunity to see marine life, such as dolphins and whales, while fishing (3 people said this).
- emergencyThe experience was noted to be suitable for families, with many recommending it for kids (3 people said this).
- emergencyThe overall value for money was mentioned positively, with some customers feeling they received a good deal compared to other companies (2 people said this).
- star_shineBring your own bait for the best results.
Consider going in the evening for a stunning sunset experience.
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DC from New Zealand wrote on 05 February 2026
Nice view good atmosphere
Highly recommend,nice view already worth the ticket.
jemmam10 from New Zealand wrote on 16 December 2025
Worth the money
It was a great experience, the skipper was awesome, catered to everyone's needs. I highly recommend this charter trip and will definitely be doing it again
David Cormack from New Zealand wrote on 03 February 2026
Okay
It was okay. Unfortunately the skipper wasn’t really concerned about being friendly or overly helpful.
guocai from New Zealand wrote on 03 December 2025
A Horrible Trip
I was excited before the trip, but the experience turned out to be very disappointing. The captain took us to an area with almost no fish — after about three hours, four of us only caught four small fish around 30 cm. The boat was extremely unstable and kept shaking so hard that it was almost impossible to fish safely; two of my friends even felt sick and vomited despite taking motion-sickness tablets beforehand. The captain was also quite indifferent and spent most of the time fishing by himself at the front of the boat. Overall, not a trip I would recommend.
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rajordan from New Zealand wrote on 12 February 2026
First time fishing the ocean
Only downside was the long ride to get to our spot, 2.5+ hours so meant less time fishing but probably why everyone on the boat caught keepers.