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Fishing on the West Coast, New Zealand

Wildcat Charters Introduction

Charter a trip with us on Wildcat Charters' 12 metre sport fishing vessel Mistral, and come fishing on the West Coast. Our West Coast fishing charters offer fully guided coastal or deep sea fishing, you can target Grouper, Trumpeter, Blue Nose and others. Also game-fishing for Blue Fin Tuna and Broadbill Marlin.

We supply quality rod and reels, bait, advice, just about everything you need to have a memorable once in a lifetime West Coast fishing experience in our backyard, otherwise known as the Tasman Sea.

Refreshments provided include home baked muffins and cookies, hot and cold drinks, BBQ lunch on full day charters.

Don't forget your camera it's about all you need to bring, so you can show the folks back home the fish that didn't get away!

For further information about our West Coast fishing charters, please contact us or visit our fishing on the West Coast Web site.

About the West Coast

The West Coast is memorable for its mountain peaks, massive glaciers, bizarre limestone landscapes, mysterious lakes and raging rivers, lush rainforest and a magnificent, wild coastline. It's also memorable for its people—interesting, humorous, outdoorsy types who can tell you an interesting story or two if you have time to listen.

It is highly likely that glorious image of New Zealand you see in a book, calendar, magazine or poster is from the South Island's West Coast. It contains the largest area of protected land of any region in New Zealand and provides access to five of New Zealand's 13 national parks.

The southern West Coast area has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its uniqueness and recognition as a special place in the world.

To this amazing natural landscape you can add good accommodation, fine foods, festivals and first class local guides. You can raft an underground cave, hike over a glacier, kayak a stunning lake, pan for gold and taste the traditional West Coast delicacy, whitebait. The local brew's fine too.

In the townships of Westport, Greymouth and Hokitika, you can learn about the West Coast's colourful past and shop for pounamu (greenstone or jade)—the local treasure that's only significant source within New Zealand is from the West Coast's raging mountain rivers. The Coast is one area of New Zealand you must never miss.

New Zealand Highlights

Split into two main islands, and roughly the same size as Great Britain, New Zealand is a country of diverse geographical features—from lush rainforests to vast alpine chains, steaming volcanoes and sweeping coastlines.

New Zealand's separation from other land masses has allowed many ancient plants and animals to survive and evolve in isolation. Of the many unique birds here, the best known is the kiwi, New Zealand's unofficial national symbol. About a quarter of the country still remains forested.

South Island – The South Island is a land of geographic extremes, from the imposing snow-capped mountains of the Southern Alps, to vast plains, glacial-fed lakes and stunning coastal fiords. Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain is located here, flanked by the Tasman Glacier. Much of the island is densely forested.

The South Island's largest city, Christchurch is a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries, great shopping and award-winning attractions. An easy drive from Christchurch is Kaikoura, famous for its whale-watching attractions.

On the rugged south-west coast is Milford Sound, once described by Rudyard Kipling as the eighth wonder of the world. Nearby Queenstown is New Zealand's adventure capital and a year-round destination for thrill-seekers.

For further information about West Coast fishing, please contact us or visit our fishing on the West Coast Web site.

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