Salmon fishing at its best
In Wanaka is ‘Hook’. A lake to plate salmon fishing farm, where the experience for any young people is second to none. I wanted a real, hands on fishing experience for my grandson Brooklyn, in the hope he will one day be a keen fly fisherman. At Hook, it’s easy. In the spring-fed lake, you […]
Goat Island’s marine reserve- A summer series # 6
Goat Island’s marine reserve is right on Auckland’s doorstep, plentiful with oversized snapper and other fish species. The reserve is near Leigh about an hour and a half drive from Auckland and was New Zealand’s first marine reserve officially opened in 1977. It covers 518 hectares of coastal sea between Cape Rodney and Okakari Point. The immediate […]
Diving at the Poor Knights with dive buddy James
A couple of years ago I had a wonderful experience diving at the Poor Knights with James. Not only is it a great dive site, but it’s also excellent for snorkelling. Make a day of it and head to Tutukaka this summer. Read …more about it Diving at the Poor Knights – page 30 of the […]