Fisherman’s Rock

Overview

Fisherman’s Rock is a well known spot on Waiheke for fishing. Located on the north side of Waiheke via Newton Road, it is a rocky terrain accessed by a small path and a couple of flights of steps.

Fisherman’s Rock is a wide scaled area full of jagged and flat rocks that have deep crevices of water in amongst the rock faces.

Fisherman’s Rock is surrounded by the open ocean, if you don’t cast far enough you can get snagged or come across kelp but other than that its always good fishing.

Just around the corner from Fisherman’s Rock is a old popular local spot called “Divers Rock” or the blowhole. For many decades local teenagers and adults climb to the top of the rock and dive in. Ive never done it but my husband use to often when he was younger.

The big jump is 20m and only done during high tide. West from Divers Rock is a smaller rock with a couple levels you can jump off.

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Fish species spotted

• Trevally
• Snapper
• Kahawai
• Spotties
• Yellow tail king fish
• Sting rays

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 – Parking is found on at the end of Newton Road
• Wheelchair – No
• Truck/Boat – No
• Bike – No
• Walking – Newton Road or there is another path from Little Oneroa

The best way to access Fisherman’s Rock is parking at the end of Newton Road ( this street is located off Queens Drive).
There is a small walking path and signage leading you in the right direction, follow this path until you reach a clearing, walk down a slight incline on the grass which will lead to two paths.

Path 1 – The right path is a cute little look out called Epiphany Point.

Path 2 – Left pathway, leads to Fisherman’s Rock. The path has a couple flights of steps, this is your way down and also way up.

Once down, well just find a spot to cast out. There are plenty of rocks, me and my husband like to go right out by the point during low tide.

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.

• Fishing lines and equipment
• Drinking cans, bottle caps, bottles
• Bait bags

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