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  • Mark L
    Hastings, New Zealand16 contributions
    Review of: Paroa Bay Winery- Villa Accommodation.
    Slice of solitude with a side of paradise
    This was part of our 25th anniversary celebration and we wanted to go somewhere special. Paroa Bay Winery did not disappoint. The food was top shelf and service to matched! Highly recommend going to Sage restaurant if you're looking for a fine dinning experience when staying/visiting in the winterless north
    Written 6 March 2022
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  • Shelley M
    Albany, New Zealand448 contributions
    Review of: Oneroa Bay
    Lovely beach
    Lots of parking and if the wind is in the right direction, this beach is a lovely spot for a dip. Not a lot of shelter from incoming winds, but a nice walk along the beach.
    Written 12 March 2022
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  • Shelley M
    Albany, New Zealand448 contributions
    Review of: Tapeka Point Track
    Nice views
    We drove to the point and it was the cheats way, but had an older person with us who would not be able to do the track. There is a small amount of parking and a nice small cove. Beautiful views back over to Waitangi and Paihia on a nice day.
    Written 12 March 2022
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  • ScampinIzzy
    Whangarei, New Zealand389 contributions
    Review of: The Strand Beach
    A nice place to while away a few hours, nice for a walk, or just sit and look at the scenery.
    You can walk or sit at this location, it’s just nice to sit and watch the world go by, it can also be fairly sheltered. Worth spending time here for peace and quiet.
    Written 10 July 2022
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  • Inspiration456650
    Russell, New Zealand139 contributions
    Review of: Nancy Fladgate Track
    A beautiful track to take
    This really is a peaceful beautiful track to take through the natural bush. I would say quite an easy walk for most ages.
    Written 8 March 2020
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  • robmcguinness2022
    1 contribution
    Review of: Phantom Sailing
    Great day sailing
    Rick and Robin are awesome, some of the nicest people you will ever meet and their sailing experience is second to non.
    The know the Bay very well and their history of it and knowledge of where to head for the best experience is amazing.
    I would highly recommend sailing with them anytime.
    Written 20 February 2022
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  • Charlotte D
    2 contributions
    Review of: Vigilant Yacht Charters
    Best day ever!
    We had the most amazing day with Vigilant Yacht Charters! One of the best days of my life! We were lucky enough to see Dolphins and went snorkling with Stingrays! Can't recommend these guys enough
    Written 28 February 2022
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  • RedPuffins
    Brisbane156 contributions
    Review of: Russell Nature Walks
    A lovely way to learn
    We did the nature walk and really enjoyed. Informative and interesting. It's a great way to get off the beaten track.
    Written 12 March 2020
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  • Freedom58619702459
    1 contribution
    Review of: SpotX Fishing Charters
    Great team!
    Super cool trip out with Screaming reels!
    Hamish and Tisha know their stuff and as a novice to catching a Kingi I was guided on every part! From catching the bait to hauling in two Kingfish, (one released as I could) Tisha was calm and explained everything to do so well and Hamish guided us to the right spots.
    The fish was filleted to how we wanted and even told us a few cooking techniques, which was perfect. I would highly recommend going with this company!
    Written 5 May 2022
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  • Allan F
    Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand28 contributions
    Review of: EDGE Fishing Charters
    **Captain George at your service**
    We were a party of 12, staying at Eagles Nest for three days, looking for some adventure, while in Russell.
    We were recommended to contact George & Olivia, at Edge Fishing...hey we wanted some fish, George we were told would deliver.
    A bold claim, but 'lo and behold.'.......Kingfish and snapper were caught, gutted on departure, and eaten that night.
    We hired two vessels for the half-day, departing a little after 7 am on a calm, sunny morning, an idyllic location, with Edge Fishing Charters.
    What a fabulous experience, a great decision, made for a most memorable, professional experience.
    Well done, thank you guys, from the dozen celebrating a three-day 70th birthday.
    Written 21 January 2021
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  • Simon M
    2 contributions
    Review of: Hananui Fishing Charters
    It doesn’t get better than a fishing trip with John
    This was absolutely incredible. My son and I have always wanted to go fishing out on a boat, so we knew we needed to give this a try, and it did not disappoint. John is one of the most genuine and knowledgeable people we have met in NZ, and made the trip so memorable. We went on the snapper trip, and caught a ton of them. Once we got back to shore, a local shop cooked them up for us and they were truly incredible. To sum it up, the fishing was amazing, and John is a true gem of a skipper that made everything come together perfectly. Even if you don’t like to fish, give this a shot and I guarantee you will want to go again by the end.
    Written 27 May 2022
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  • Jenny F
    Melbourne, Australia30 contributions
    Review of: Get Reel Charters
    Super fantastic outing
    Four novice fishing people out to spend 6 1/2 hours on the ocean fishing for kingfish could have been a huge mistake, I’m sure that’s what captain Paul thought when he set eyes on us.

    What a day we had.

    We caught our bait first, ‘cos you need it fresh & alive. We didn’t realize everyone fishing for kingfish had to do the same thing.
    Competition was tight with 3 other boats all vying for the bait, lucky for us we got the jump on the others by getting there early. And we were a little slow at catching on what we had to do. Captain Paul thought we’d never get enough fish for our big day out. But we managed then set off to the secret spot to catch Kingi’s.
    I think we changed Paul’s opinion after we reeled in our first kingfish in a matter of minutes after securing our anchor. Then I caught two more!
    Then we moved on and caught three more! We also caught snapper, one was massive.
    Brilliant day.
    Written 28 February 2019
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  • lizlong2015
    Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
    Review of: Albatross V Expeditions
    Absolutely Fabulous!!
    What a fabulous day out I had with my family!!! Watching the dolphins jumping at the front of the boat! Swimming in crystal waters, great lunch and our host's were first class!!
    Written 31 March 2019
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  • Nicci G
    Wellington, New Zealand10 contributions
    Review of: Major Tom Charters
    Best day of holiday!
    Best day ever fishing with Hamish. Great guy who goes the extra mile to make sure you have an amazing day. we caught a kingfish, dory and snapper! lunch at a lovely little bay he suggested to top off an already epic day. highly recommend Hamish as a guide and charter. We will be back no doubt about it.
    Written 9 April 2021
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  • Alec S
    Paris, France6 contributions
    Review of: Epic Adventures
    Great Boat. Great skipper. Great gear.
    But no fish. I did a morning snapper fishing with 3 others. We spent an hour or so getting bait then headed relatively close in for straight down bottom fishing & also light lead snapper rigs out the back. It blew a SE wind up to 16 k/m which evidently isn't good for snapper in January. One keeper amoungst the 4 of us. Real nice day though. That's fishing.
    Written 16 January 2020
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