Fishing and Diving

Diveworks. Diveworks provide a range of specialist diving and fishing trips. Their afternoon fishing venture, chasing snapper and gurnard, is especially suited to families. Rods, bait, and filleting all the fish you might catch are all included. Beginners are welcome. There's also a full-day option plus a White Island expedition, where game fish bluenose, hapuka, and kingfish could be the quarry. Dive trips include a full day exploring the unique volcanic features and teeming marine life around White Island, and a half day closer to shore, around Whale Island. Minimum numbers apply for longer trips and bookings are essential. The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, 3120. 07/308--2001; 0800/354--7737; www.diveworks-charters.com. Fishing trips NZ$90 (1--5 daily in summer), NZ$160 (full day), NZ$335 (White Island 8--4 year-round, minimum of 6); dive trips NZ$120 (Whale Island, afternoons, minimum 6, 2 dives) NZ$300 (White Island, 8--4, minimum 6, 2 dives).