Fishing and Diving in the Marlborough Sounds - Pelorus Tours Marlborough Sounds New Zealand
Pelorus Tours - Gary & Ellen Orchard
Nopera Lodge, Kenepuru Sound, RD2, Picton
Phone / Fax: 03 573 4203 Mobile: 0274 345 488
Fishing and Diving in the Marlborough Sounds
Fishing and diving is all year round, with services suited to individual group requirements using sustainable fishing practices. Groups are usually between 10-15 people otherwise too many tangles around boat; a share/ fish option is available for bigger groups.
Bring your own fishing gear or we do have some boat rods available for hire.
We supply fish bait, complimentary Tea/coffee. Catering can be pre-arranged if required for Lunch’s etc. You are welcome to bring your own liquid refreshments.
We operate from within the Kenepuru Sounds to the outer Pelorus Sounds including D’Urville Island /Crosilles Harbour / Port Gore areas.
Fishing Trip to Outer Sounds
Depart Havelock / Full Day
- Blue Cod/snapper/king Fish etc.( with scalloping in season) Approx. 8 hours
Depart Te Mahia / Kenepuru Sound
Option 1:
Full Day Fishing Trip to outer sounds
For Blue Cod/snapper/King Fish etc.(with scalloping in season)
Option 2:
Half day Fishing for snapper in Kenepuru (times/tides apply)
All options can be tailored to suit small or large groups with time frames flexible and adjusted to your requirements.
Vessels available are:
Toroa
A 47 ft traditional kauri Launch powered by a Gardner engine, with a 47 passenger survey, equipped with modern facilities of / Toilet, shower / small oven / microwave / hot & cold water / modern navigation systems / radar/ chart plotter.
Fishing and Diving are targeted to suit all groups’ individual requirements.
Aboard is a Live Fish Tank/ Hydraulically driven Dive Bottle compressor / Dive Platform / Fridge / and Ice Box.
Accommodation can be arranged in various lodges in the inner / outer Pelorus Sounds for weekend charters groups or live aboard is available for groups of up to 8 people.
Western Break
A 45 ft Alloy vessel with 15 ft beam, powered by a 375 hsp John Deer engine with a 50 passenger survey. Has a large flush deck with hydraulic lifting gear suited to scallop dredging and three driving stations, upstairs, outside / inside.
Fully equipped modern navigation systems, chart plotter, galley with fridge, small oven, and cooking utensils.
Toilet, shower facilities, dive platform suited to small or large Fishing / diving groups. Suitable for day trips or live ashore accommodation charters.
