Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere 

4.4/5 (160 reviews)
 Pier D34 Tauranga Bridge Marina, 101 Awanui Drive , Tauranga, 3116, New Zealand

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere offers fishing trips in the scenic Bay of Plenty. Experienced crew, solid catch, and a comfortable boat is what you’re getting when you come along. If you’ve been wanting to try getting Snapper, Trevally, John Dory, and other reef inhabiting fish, book your spot!

Tauranga Marine Charters is the brainchild of Captain Brett Keller. A seasoned angler himself, Captain Brett has been fishing for over three decades. His vast experience will be of hand when taking on these feisty and tasty fish.

You will be fishing aboard Manutere, a 44’ custom made boat that can accommodate large groups. Up to 20 anglers can book a day trip, and parties of up to 10 can book some of the longer outings. The boat is rigged with navigational electronics, has a multimedia system, a toilet, and stores life jackets. You will also have at your disposal a first mate.

In terms of the fishing gear—bring your own, or rent it onboard. These are the prices based on the style and technique:
- $25.00 - Bottom Fishing Rod,
- $15.00 - Bait,
- $50.00 - Hapuka Fishing Rod, electric reel
- $25.00 - per Trace + $15.00 - Bait.

When packing for the trip, you will want to bring sunblock, a cap, sunnies, comfortable clothes, and footwear. You won’t need a fishing license.

So, what about styles and fishing grounds? The deep dwellers are mostly around the beautiful Tuhua (Mayor Island). Motiti island boasts a fine array of shallower waters and is superb for fishing the table fare species.

Choose the package you like, and join Capt. Brett!

Brett Keller

Captain

Brett Keller

24 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Kids
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $84 
10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing Adults
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $144 
10 Hour Trip – Private Charter
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 20 people
US $1,143 
12 Hour Trip – Private Hapuku Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 1
Price for up to 8 people
US $1,504 
There are 8 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.4/5
out of 5 stars from 160 reviews
Boat
4.2/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.4/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (32)

MANATERE CHARTER.
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Fishing with Brett
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

77%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

95%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

85%

Showing 1 - 5 of 160 reviews
Manuela G.
Manuela G.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day

VERIFIED
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10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing Adults on July 19, 2025

We had a great day on Manutere and caught great fish within seconds. We got good tips from the captain and everything was well organised. Great communication as well. If we ever come back to NZ, would definitely do it again!

We had a great day on Manutere and caught great fish within seconds. We got good tips from the captain and everything was well organised. Great communication as well. If we ever come back to NZ, would definitely do it again!  

 Manuela G. recommends Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere
2 persons find this review helpful

Jade S.
Jade S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED

10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing Adults on February 5, 2025

Captain and deck hand extremely helpful the whole day, good price for a good days fishing

Captain and deck hand extremely helpful the whole day, good price for a good days fishing  

 Jade S. recommends Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere
1 person finds this review helpful

Maksymilian Z.
Maksymilian Z.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing Adults on April 22, 2025

Thank you for a great experience. We were well taken care of.

Thank you for a great experience. We were well taken care of.  

 Maksymilian Z. recommends Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere
Brett Keller
Brett Keller (The Captain)
Replied on April 22, 2025
Thank you, Maks, sorry I overlooked getting a snap of the very nice snapper you caught.

Jim M.
Jim M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent crew & trip.

VERIFIED

10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing Adults on March 18, 2025

 

 Jim M. recommends Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere

Mason W.
Mason W.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome day all round I will be back

VERIFIED

10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing Adults on February 5, 2025

 

 Mason W. recommends Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere

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FAQs about Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere

What are the trip rates for Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere?

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere offers the following trips to customers:

  • NZ $70 per person - 10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Kids (10 hours)
  • NZ $120 per person - 10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing Adults (10 hours)
  • NZ $1,900 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Private Charter (10 hours)
  • NZ $2,499 per group, additional NZ $100 per person after 8 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Private Hapuku Trip (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere?

When you book a trip with Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Multimedia System
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere?

Trips booked with Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere include:

  • First Mate
What types of fishing does Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere offer?

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 20 nautical miles)
  • Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere offer?

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere?

Top targeted fish species with Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere include:

  • Bluenose Warehou
  • Gurnard
  • John Dory
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Tarakihi
  • Trevally (Golden)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Brett Keller

Tauranga, New Zealand

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
160 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since December 2014

Brett Keller is the owner of the Tauranga Marine Charters. He and his vessel Manutere are the right choice for some fine angling around the local fisheries. With decades of fishing experience, Capt. Brett is proud of putting his passengers onto the fish - consistently. His professionalism and expertise of his crew enjoy the trust of numerous repeat customers.

The fish you can target

Bluenose Warehou
Bluenose Warehou
Gurnard
Gurnard
John Dory
John Dory
Pink Snapper
Pink Snapper
Tarakihi
Tarakihi
Golden Trevally
Golden Trevally
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Headboats
Capacity
20 persons
Boat length
44 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Oliver
Boat type
Headboat

Engine model
Scania
Powered by
1 x 1HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Up to 20 nautical miles

Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Multimedia System

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

First Mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Tauranga right now

Bluenose WarehouBluenose Warehou
GurnardGurnard
John DoryJohn Dory
Snapper (Pink)Snapper (Pink)
TarakihiTarakihi
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack
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