The Gambler fishing charters out of the Bay of Plenty port of Whakatane which is located in the Bay of Plenty on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Whakatane is well known for its superb climate, beaches and attractions. The Waters around Whakatane have been rated by top fishing correspondents as New Zealand's best all round fishing destination.

During the summer months many different fish can be caught in the waters accessed from the port of Whakatane. These include Yellow fin, Skipjack, and Albacore tuna, along with sharks and Marlin, congregating to feed on huge shoals of baitfish from December to late April.

Whakatane is the country's yellow-fin tuna "capital" but superb fighting marlin along with snapper and hapuka lurk around the many off shore reefs.

Whakatane is about 4 hours drive from the major city of Auckland and 1 hours drive from the provincial cities of Tauranga on the coast and the tourist centre of Rotorua, which is inland.

More information about Whakatane and the surrounding areas:

Whakatane.com
The Whakatane Information Visitors Centre website

Whakatane.info
An online directory of local businesses and other helpful information

Whakatane.govt.nz
The Local government's website

Pacificcoast.co.nz
Information on the Pacific Coast Highway, traversing the spectacular east coast of New Zealand's North Island.

Ohopebeach.info
Ohope Beach is just a short drive from Whakatane, and offers one of New Zealands safest swimming beaches.