Underwater diver in wetsuit holding a large silvery fish while posing near rocky seafloor

Hunting Dive Missions

Hunt New Zealand's
​Waters

Spearfishing. Crayfish. Kina. For divers who want to come back with more than photos. Richie guides serious hunting missions to quality territory.

Enquire About Hunting

The Experience

Terrain-Led Hunting.
Not Tourist Charters.

New Zealand's coastline holds serious hunting potential. Rocky terrain, deep gutters, kelp forests, and caves shelter quality prey. But the territory is complex. Currents shift. Visibility changes. Success requires knowledge.

Richie knows these waters. He reads conditions—weather, tide, visibility—and plans hunting missions accordingly. This isn't a tourist operation running the same route every day. Every trip is shaped by what the water is doing.

Half-day or full-day missions. Spearfish, crayfish, kina. Come prepared to work and we'll find you territory worth hunting.

Aerial view of dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise waters with lush vegetation and boats in a tropical island cove

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Max Guests Per Trip

What to Expect

The Hunting Dive Experience

Serious Hunters Only

These trips suit experienced freedivers and scuba divers with hunting experience. You're expected to handle your own gear and work the water efficiently.

Conditions Dictate

Hunting depends on visibility and water clarity. Richie monitors conditions and will advise the best targets for the day—spearfishing, crayfish, kina, or a combination.

Quality Territory

Richie doesn't run fixed routes. He takes you to terrain that holds potential—based on recent conditions, tides, and what you're targeting.

Catch and Cook

Anything legally caught within the limits is yours to take home. Crayfish, fish, and other legal catches can be kept, and Richie can advise on how to prepare and cook them properly.

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Scuba diver underwater pointing upward surrounded by fish and green seagrass in turquoise water

Practical Details

Trip Information

Trip Format

Half day or full day · Small group (max 4)

Suitability

Experienced freedivers or scuba divers. Hunting experience preferred.

Targets Available

Spearfishing, crayfish, kina. Subject to conditions and regulations.

What to Bring

Your hunting gear if you have it. Wetsuit, mask, fins required. Full gear available.

Let us know your targets and experience level when enquiring.

Plan a Hunting Mission