On the Hunt Charters
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About this charter
Operating from Waiheke Island, On the Hunt Charters offers private marine access and guided fishing excursions throughout the Hauraki Gulf. Founded and helmed by local operators Leon and Adelaide Tong, the enterprise provides bespoke maritime services designed around the specific contours and seasonal conditions of Auckland's surrounding waterways. The operation caters directly to guests seeking focused fishing trips across productive reefs, alongside dedicated private water taxi services across the broader island network. Routes connect central Auckland directly with Waiheke Island, Rakino Island, and Great Barrier Island, providing a quiet, direct alternative to scheduled ferry routes. Whether positioning guests between remote coastal estates or coordinating a day pursuing coastal species around gulf headlands, the vessel delivers dependable transit across open water. The Tong family manages each itinerary personally, drawing on extensive local knowledge to deliver safe passages and well-timed days on the gulf.