Te Miro Bay Fishing Spot - Overview of Waiheke Island

Location) Nick Johnstone Drive

Terrain) Paved road

Foot Access) Yes

Snags) Yes

Parking) Nick Johnstone drive roadside parking

Wheelchair Access) No

Category) Fishing Spot

Steps) Yes

Overview

Te Miro Bay is me and my husbands go to fishing spot, you can fish and also watch the ferries return or leave Matiatia Bay or get spectacular views of Rangitoto island.

Te Miro Bay is located in Oneroa/cable bay district it can be entered off Nick Johnstone drive on foot. There is a small cul-de-sac to park on Nick Johnstone drive and then the rest of the way is on foot down a unpaved driveway these are private properties so stick to the path. At the end of the unpaved path it will link you to a grassed path. There is sign that says Walkway follow this to the clearing of beautiful ocean views. Cross the small bridge and just before the steps turn left there is a unmarked path through the Mulenbekia (plants) it will lead you to Te Miro Bay be careful with the man made steps going down to the beach they can be slippery.

You can either fish off the beach or go a little further to the rock point to the right, me and husband go to the rock point there is plenty of room for keeping your gear dry and also have a good fish with a view.

Be mindful of the tides as you can get wet if you choose to go during high tide. It can also get very windy too best to check wind radar if going to this spot.

We have caught plenty of Kahawai and snapper off these rocks and keep going back.

Fish species spotted

Snapper
Kahawai
Spotties
Yellowtail kingfish

Hire Fishing Gear

Gear Grab Waiheke hire Fishing rods for $30 each, they also sell small tackle packs and lures for $5

Bait and fishing equipment purchases

Most local Gas stations – BP, G.A.S, and Challenge sell baits

Dairies/Superettes

Ox Tackle Developments – They sell everything you need fishing – bait, gear and fishing rods.

Fish Species in New Zealand Waters

Fishing Rules

Stick to all New Zealand Fishing laws if too small put back and only take what you are allowed.

Access Information

Smaller Car – Nick Johnstone Drive
Wheelchair – No
Truck/Boat – No
Bike – Yes
Walking – Yes

The best way to access Te Miro Bay is parking on Nick Johnstone drive, then access via foot by the unpaved road and grassed walk way, cross a small bridge and use the man made track through the mulenbekia before the first lot of steps and then down the Man made dirt steps down to the beach.

Rubbish

Please take home everything you brought with you when you leave.

Keep our oceans clean we are always taking home found rubbish and lines when we fish. Sea life pay the price when rubbish and fishing lines are left behind.