Charter Operator
Wild Thing Fishing Charters

Member since August 2024 Gold Coast, Australia
Background
Melinda was born in New Zealand spending her younger years surround by a large family, she was taught early about the importance of tradition and culture and loved attending the local Marae and enjoying fresh caught seafood at the Wharenui. Melinda moved to Australia aged 8 and soon came to the Gold Coast region enjoying the beaches, swimming, hunting for nippers, fishing and playing with the blue soldier crabs. Spending most of her life in southeast QLD, only moving south for family. Melinda and her family returned to the Gold Coast after some time away, missing the beauty and unique fishing this stunning location has to offer. In 2019 they made the choice to sell up their family home in VIC and purchase a fishing charter. Combining their love of fishing with their desire to run a small family business. Jackson their young son is a passionate fisherman and can often be seen at the dock greeting customers with his father. He starts his days getting ready for school and then sneaking down to the canals for a fish, and is always excited to end the day fishing. To this fishing mad family they like to think of their customers as their extended fishing family. And as such like to greet them personally. Gayle their booking lady has fast become nana Gayle to young Jackson. Gayle is always keen to help in any way she can. So please come join our family and enjoy all the that the Gold Coast has to offer.

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Gold Coast, Australia
Background
Melinda was born in New Zealand spending her younger years surround by a large family, she was taught early about the importance of tradition and culture and loved attending the local Marae and enjoying fresh caught seafood at the Wharenui. Melinda moved to Australia aged 8 and soon came to the Gold Coast region enjoying the beaches, swimming, hunting for nippers, fishing and playing with the blue soldier crabs. Spending most of her life in southeast QLD, only moving south for family. Melinda and her family returned to the Gold Coast after some time away, missing the beauty and unique fishing this stunning location has to offer. In 2019 they made the choice to sell up their family home in VIC and purchase a fishing charter. Combining their love of fishing with their desire to run a small family business. Jackson their young son is a passionate fisherman and can often be seen at the dock greeting customers with his father. He starts his days getting ready for school and then sneaking down to the canals for a fish, and is always excited to end the day fishing. To this fishing mad family they like to think of their customers as their extended fishing family. And as such like to greet them personally. Gayle their booking lady has fast become nana Gayle to young Jackson. Gayle is always keen to help in any way she can. So please come join our family and enjoy all the that the Gold Coast has to offer.
Our Team
Simon W.
Captain
Charn W.
First mate
Blake W.
First mate
Col H.
Business associate
Gayle B.
Business associate
Daren R.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(48 reviews)
Gold Coast
 5 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $111

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (54)
fantastic trip for the boys
fantastic trip for the boys
September fishing trip
+51
Angler rating
35
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2
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
80%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
84%
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Donna S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

MICKS BIRTHDAY ๐ŸŽ

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (AM) on September 21, 2025
We organised this for mick for his birthday , first time going . There was 6 of them and they all had the best day and...
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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day out

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (PM) on August 16, 2025
Could not believe how many fish we caught. Must have been 15 with 6 4kg plus snapper. My teenage boys were stoked. Crew were...
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Peter B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thank you

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (PM) on September 13, 2025
Had a great day. Everyone caught fish, and the crew was on hand to help and pass on their knowledge. I would recommend, many...
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Xiaodong F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful experience

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (AM) on July 18, 2025
Everything is great, the only downside is need take a pill 6 hours before boarding the ship, otherwise the wave makes you sick
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Joseph K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Charter

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (AM) on June 28, 2025
Great charter boat. Good trip lots of fun and got some good one. Great skipper and decky. Will be back for sure.
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