Hooked on Flavour: A Gourmet Journey from Ocean to Plate
A private, ocean experience where you’ll fish remote waters, explore hidden coastline, and turn your catch into an unforgettable meal — all in one day.
For food lovers and adventurers alike, our Ocean to Plate experience is the perfect fusion of sea, skill, and flavour. It includes sightseeing and a guided fishing trip where you’ll learn to catch snapper, kahawai, trevally, and kingfish using sustainable techniques and expert knowledge. We’ll explore the waters of Mangawhai, Bream Bay and maybe even the Mokohinau Islands and cook what you catch.
Experiences from $1,600
This isn't just a fishing trip
It's fishing, adventure and dining – all rolled into one incredible day
Enjoy a Private Charter
Your day, your crew, your pace — no mixed groups, just a fully private experience on our custom 8m Surtees. It’s all about doing it your way out on the water.
Be Guided by Locals
Head out with the owner/skipper and a guide who knows these waters inside out. We’ll put you in the right spots for fishing and adventure and make the whole day seamless.
Taste It Fresh from the Ocean
From ocean to plate, enjoy seafood at its absolute best. Fresh, simple, and prepared right on the day from the fish you catch. Our chef will guide you through the creation of your menu choices.
Create Something Unforgettable
Step into a day that’s yours alone — quiet moments, great company, and time well spent on and off the water. It’s the kind of experience that stays with you.
What Your Day Looks Like
Every day and every experience is unique – but here's a taste
Catch the Morning Sunrise
Start your day on the water as the sun rises over the horizon, with calm seas and fresh ocean air. It’s the kind of quiet moment that sets the tone for everything that follows.
Discover Hidden Coastlines
Cruise past rugged coastline and remote islands, discovering hidden bays and untouched spots. Keep an eye out for dolphins, birdlife, and the raw beauty of the coastline.
Hook Into the Action
Drop lines into some of New Zealand’s best waters, chasing snapper, kingfish, and more. Whether you’re experienced or new, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Feast on Your Catch
Turn your catch into a fresh, shared feast prepared right on the day. Simple, seasonal flavours — best enjoyed together, right by the water.
Stay Where the Action is
Private on-site accommodation at Corinitas Estate Cottage
Tucked within Corinita’s Estate, this newly renovated cottage offers a relaxed, private stay just moments from Mangawhai Heads beach, the estuary, and a selection of local cafés, dining and bars.
Surrounded by orchard and grapevines, the single-level, two-bedroom space is designed for slow mornings and easy evenings — the perfect place to unwind after a day on the water. Ideal for couples, small groups, or families, it completes the Ocean to Plate experience.
Choose Your Experience
All experiences are private and tailored to your group.
Half Day Ocean to Plate
A shorter, flavour-packed version of the experience — head out, catch your fish, and enjoy it fresh on the boat. Think sashimi straight from the fillet, or fresh fish tacos put together on the water.
Perfect if you’re tight on time but still want something genuinely memorable.
Full Day Ocean to Plate
The complete experience — fish, explore, and turn your catch into a shared meal. Enjoy lunch served onboard, with plenty of time to slow down and take in the surroundings.
The day finishes with a hands-on cooking experience using your catch, brought together into a shared evening meal at Corinita’s Estate.
Signature Two Day Experience
The full Ocean to Plate journey — everything included in the Full Day experience, with more time to slow down and settle into it.
Spend the day on the water fishing, exploring, and enjoying lunch onboard, before finishing with a hands-on cooking experience and shared evening meal at Corinita’s Estate.
Then stay the night, unwind properly, and wake up to a relaxed breakfast and late checkout — no rushing, just time well spent from start to finish.
Our partners and friends at sea
Request our Ocean to Plate Signature Two Day Experience brochure
Thinking this might be for you? Ask us for the full experience brochure that gives you a more detailed itinerary and breakdown of what to expect.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Not at all! Our expert guides will provide all the instruction you need, whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned angler. We’re here to make sure everyone has a great time!
If you’d prefer to just come for the ride and experience the water but are not so keen on fishing, don’t worry. We have you sorted. We’ll do the catching and you do the relaxing.
We provide all the gear (rods, reels, tackle, and safety equipment), so just bring yourself, comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and a hat. If you’d like to bring any snacks or drinks, feel free to do so!
All experiences are private, so we can customise everything to suit your needs and those of your guests.
Absolutely! All Ocean to Plate experiences are created around you. We can customise everything to suit, and that includes making sure the experience is awesome for everyone – whatever their age.
