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kingfish/Snapper/Marlin/Broadbill swordfish
3 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Fish Tutukaka (New Zealand) targeting kingfish/Snapper/Marlin/Broadbill swordfish. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
Book / contact the captain directly Google reviews ›Head north from AKL to Whangarei, then east via Ngunguru to Tutukaka Marina. Charters operate from the marina, typically with a morning check-in and afternoon return.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland (AKL) | Car. Via Whangarei on SH1, then east via Ngunguru to Tutukaka Marina | About 2.5 hrs | About 30 min east of Whangarei. Charters run from the marina, typically morning check-in and afternoon return |
| Whangarei Airport | Car | About 30 min | Nearest airport |
Coordinates: -35.6147, 174.5352（Open in Google Maps）
kingfish/Snapper/Marlin/Broadbill swordfish
Marlin Feb–Apr.
◎ peak: Jan–May · ○ in season: year-round
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Built around charters running from Tutukaka Marina out to prime grounds like the Poor Knights Islands. Snapper and kingfish are in season from summer into autumn. Big-game targets like marlin and mahimahi peak roughly Dec-Apr when they push in along the east coast of the North Island, and striped marlin build in numbers from Feb-May. Broadbill are on the cards too.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：Snapper Marlin
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Mild oceanic climate of Northland's east coast (similar to the Bay of Islands). Warm in midsummer and relatively mild in winter. Figures are omitted as monthly high/low temperature data for Tutukaka could not be confirmed.
Whether the boat sails depends on the season and sea conditions (weather permitting). In rough weather, switch to rescheduling or fishing closer to shore.
Things to do in AucklandFor days the boat can't sail — book local tours & tickets.See on Klook →Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.