Paihia and Waitangi

Fishing

Marlin Fishing New Zealand. Go for the big ones off the Northland coast and around Three Kings Islands. The cost is NZ$3,700 per day for a maximum of four people, including all tackle and meals but excluding alcohol. Box 285, Paihia. 09/402-8189 or 0274/776-604. www.marlinfishing.co.nz.

A far less-expensive alternative than pricey marlin fishing is to fish for snapper and kingfish within the bay.

Spot-X. Four-hour snapper-fishing charters cost NZ$800 for up to six people, or if you're after kingfish then it's NZ$1200 for four of you. Trips include bait and tackle (bring your own lunch). 09/402-7123. www.fish-spot-x.co.nz.

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