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Koura Bay Fishing Charters

236 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
(+64) 3 319 3003
Koura Bay Fishing Charters
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Ranked #11 of 19 tours in Kaikoura
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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“fantastic experience”
- May 17, 2012
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Auckland, New Zealand
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“fantastic experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Five of us booked a half day charter on the recomendation of the Lobster Inn. Gerard andd the crew did a fantastic job of hosting us not only on the water but at both pre and post the trip. They made us welcome and reflected the friendliness that we experienced during out three day stay in Kaikoura. WE will return... More

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Singapore
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57 reviews 57 reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Excellent fishing trip even for novices”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2011

Booked a fishing trip with Koura Bay Fishing Charters by recommendation from the staff at the hostel I was staying at and had an amazing experience. After pickup from hostel we got onto the boat by the beach and rode out into the ocean. The crew retrieved pots with the caught crayfish and then we went further out for some... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“A must if you love seafood!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2011
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I had never been fishong before but this trip was recommended to me as "so much more than fishing" - they were not wrong. The owner/crew know eveything there is to know about fishing and the area and we had a great afternoon. We pulled up the crayfish pots (a local specialty) and then sailed out to deeper sea to... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Laughter, fish and crays - what more could you ask for?”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2011
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We decided to stay an extra day in Kaikoura and wanted to get back out to sea so that my boyfriend could practice his fishing skills and I could learn. We went to the i-site and picked Koura Bay Fishing Charters - we weren't disappointed. We met the Sophie Rose (6m stabicraft) on the beach and were greeted by her... More

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