Ferry at Tiritiri Matangi Island wharf
Image: Shellie Evans | ©

Pest Free Warrant holders

Introduction

These operators hold a Pest Free Warrant, showing they have met DOC and Auckland Council's biosecurity standards for visiting islands in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

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Types of operators

Charters - fishing and charter boats
Operator Islands Type of operation
AFC 2019 Limited (Waiheke Charters) Waiheke Island Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Aqua Queen Boat Limited  All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Balmain Boating Services (2xs Charters) All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Barcarolle Boat Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Bounty Hunter Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Carnival Charters Rangitoto, Motutapu, Tiritiri Matangi Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Catamaran Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Bareboat and skippered charters
Catch Charters Ltd Rangitoto, Motutapu, Tiritiri Matangi Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Cobalt Fishing charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Coromandel Fishing charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Dr Hook Fishing charters  All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Eagle Magic Auckland Fishing charters All in Hauraki Gulf Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Fish N Dips Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Fishmeister All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Fishing Waiheke All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Foxy Lady Charters Waiheke All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Gulf Harbour Charters - Sian  All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Gulf Harbour Fishing and Charters - Double Rum All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Hauraki Express All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events, Water taxi
Hooked on Barrier Aotea Great Barrier Island Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Hooked Up Charters  All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Kiwi Boat Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Scuba diving & Scuba courses
Kiwi Sport Fishing All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Marine Adventures All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events, Water taxi
Megabites Fishing Charter  All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Mtravel All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
MV Libertas All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
NZ Oceanic Charters ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Northside Adventures Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Ocean Dream Charters Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Ocean Eagle Charters Inner Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Ocean Groove Cruises All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Oceania Harmony Group Limited All Hauraki Gulf islands Luxury charter vessel, Eco tours, Private charters, Evening cruise, Cocktail
Offshore Adventures All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
On the Hunt Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Panapa Fishing charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Thor Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
RAW Charters Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Ready Now Holdings Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Riko Boat Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Savoy Charters Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Serious Fishing All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Skipjack Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Charters - fishing and charter boat
Sunday Charters Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events
Ultimate Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events, Water taxi
Helicopter and plane charters
Operator Islands Type of operation
Advanced Flight All Hauraki Gulf Islands Helicopter charter 
Air Auckland Aotea/Great Barrier, Waiheke Plane charter 
Island Aviation All Hauraki Gulf Islands Plane charter 
Heli Me All Hauraki Gulf Islands Plane or Helicopter charter 
Great Barrier Airlines T/A Barrier Air Aotea/Great Barrier Plane charter 
Heletranz Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Helicopter charter 
Helisika Agricultural Limited All Hauraki Gulf Islands Helicopter charter 
Skyworks Helicopters Limited All Hauraki Gulf Islands Helicopter charter 
Sun Air Aotea/Great Barrier Plane charter 
Boat, jet ski and kayak rental operators
Operator Islands Type of operation
Auckland Sea Kayaks Limited Rangitoto, Motutapu, Waiheke, Motukorea/Browns Kayak tours, Kayak hire
Charterlink Yacht Charter All Hauraki Gulf Islands Charter boat operator
Fergs Kayaks Rangitoto, Motukorea/Browns Kayak tours, Kayak hire
Hibiscus Jet ski Hire Rangitoto, Motutapu, Waiheke, Motukorea/Browns Jet ski Hire, Jet Ski Guided Tours
Sea Auckland Rangitoto, Motutapu, Waiheke, Motukorea/Browns Jet ski Hire, Jet Ski Guided Tours
Skipperi NZ All Hauraki Gulf Islands Boat rental boating-sharing service 
Education and school camps
Operator Islands Type of operation
Adventure Specialties Trust All Hauraki Gulf Islands Outdoor education and Adventure therapy programmes.
Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari All Hauraki Gulf Islands Marine mammal viewing in the Hauraki Gulf
Manuhiri Kaitiaki Charitable Trust Te Hauturu-o-Toi Little Barrier Island

 
Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp Motutapu Island Non-commercial – outdoor experiential education, run by Motutapu Outdoor Education Trust
New Zealand Sailing Trust All Hauraki Gulf Islands Non-commercial – youth development/leadership
Social Nature Movement Waiheke, Ponui, Motuora New Zealand Outdoor Education
Spirit of Adventure Trust All Hauraki Gulf Islands Non-commercial – youth development/leadership
Tourism and other tour operators
Operator Islands Type of operation
By Sea Limited All Hauraki Gulf Islands Excursion by the sea and islands tours 
Endless Endeavours Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Charter - Cruising
Cruise New Zealand All Hauraki Gulf Islands Luxury charter vessels and experiences
Dreamweaver Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Eco tours, Private charters, Evening cruise, Cocktail cruise 
Goat Island Dive & Snorkel Ltd Te Hāwere-a-Maki/Goat Island Scuba, Snorkelling
Hauraki Dive Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Expeditions (national/ international), Outdoor education
Heritage Expeditions ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Scuba diving and Scuba courses
Kiwa Explorers Ltd Te Hāwere-a-Maki/Goat Island Scuba, Snorkelling
Kiwi Boat Charters All Hauraki Gulf Islands Scuba diving and Scuba courses
Pacific Mermaid Cruises All Hauraki Gulf Islands Luxury charter vessels and experiences
Lindblad Expeditions All Hauraki Gulf Islands Expeditions (National/ international), Outdoor education
Luxury Cruising NZ Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Corporate functions, luxury getaways, yacht parties and Waiheke Island escapes
Northland Dive Ltd All Hauraki Gulf islands Diving Adventures and Tours
The Red Boats All Hauraki Gulf Islands Fishing charters, Corporate events, Private events, Return island transfers for school groups, or large groups staying overnight on an island
Riverhead Ferry Rangitoto, Motutapu, Motuihe, Rakino, Kawau Charter Boat Cruises in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, Return island transfers for school groups, or large groups staying overnight on an island
Terra and Tide Waiheke Island

Sea and islands tours
Barge operators and transport
Operator Islands Type of operation
Abel Marine Services All Hauraki Gulf Islands Mooring services
Graeme Wright Transport Limited All Hauraki Gulf Islands Freight transport
Gulf Fuels Aotea Great Barrier Island Providing Great Barrier Island with fuel and freight 
Hauraki Marine Services Auckland Area Only Mooring services
STF Group All Hauraki Gulf Islands Marine infrastructure design, Construction, Maintenance, and Salvage
McCallum Brothers (Kapua) All Hauraki Gulf Islands Marine extraction, Roll-on, Operational base/support, Bulk transport, Log barging, Surveying, Recovery and salvage, Sand, Cement
Clean Island Limited Waiheke Island Waiheke's waste and landscape supplies
Dredging New Zealand All Hauraki Gulf Islands Dredging and marine construction works
Marine Pro (Facilitator Limited) All Hauraki Gulf Islands High speed barge hire, shallow water access, vehicle and machinery transport, freight transport, inorganic and waste removal, wharf maintenance, surveying, dive support, water safety, film and television, biosecurity, pest plant and fish management
Hallett Enterprises Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Land clearance and reclamation contractors, Earth-moving, excavation, foundation and tunnelling contractors, Oil and gas drilling 
Heron Construction All Hauraki Gulf Islands Marine construction, specialises in using backhoe dredgers for marine dredging
Johnson Bros Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Dredging, Pile driving, Towing and Salvage, Marine construction, Pontoons and Floating structures
P & D Chamberlain Ponui,Rangitoto, Motutapu, Motuihe, Rakino, Kawau Supplies for Ponui Island, Freight Transport, Fishing
Rodney Mooring Services Kawau Island, Waiheke Island Mooring Services
Thomson Towboats Ltd  All Hauraki Gulf Islands Harbour and Coastal Towage, Tug, Barge, Marine consultancy, Salvage and towage
Stanaway Marine Services Ltd  All Hauraki Gulf Islands Specialises in all aspects of Marine construction and Maritime events
Total Marine Group All Hauraki Gulf Islands Design and build marine construction, dredging, floating structures, fabrication, engineering, salvage and commercial towing
Hauraki Express Fuel All Hauraki Gulf Islands

Fuel Suplies for Kawau Boating Club
Mason Contractors Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands

Dredging and marine construction works, coastal projects, transport and haulage, land clearance and reclamation, earth-moving, excavation
Richard Chamberlain                                 Kawau, Ponui, Rotoroa, Rakino, Waiheke

Supplies for Ponui Island, freight, transport 
Biosecurity and research services
Operator Islands Type of operation
Auckland Council -Rimu All Hauraki Gulf Islands Marine research vessel 
Auckland Transport  -Harbourmaster  All Hauraki Gulf Islands Non-commercial – harbourmaster
Coastguard - Kawau Rescue Kawau & Surrounding Islands  Non-commercial – search and rescue, safe boating education
Coast and Catchment Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Conservation and Restoration Coastal Environmental Management
Daley Property Services Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Building maintenance on industrial and commercial properties
Department of Conservation, Aotea/Great Barrier Island All Hauraki Gulf Islands Non-commercial – DOC boat for internal purposes
Department of Conservation, Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland All Hauraki Gulf Islands Non-commercial – DOC boat for internal purposes
Department of Conservation, Mainland Marine Boats All Hauraki Gulf Islands Non-commercial – Marine surveillance
Department of Conservation -Whitianga All Hauraki Gulf Islands Non-commercial – DOC boat for internal purposes
Envirokiwi All Hauraki Gulf Islands Biosecurity services, pest animal and plant control, Charter Boat
Leigh Marine Laboratory All Hauraki Gulf Islands

Non-commercial – science/research vessel
Logan Marine Projects Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Underwater ROV services. Research, Survey, Regeneration., Charter Boat
Manuhiri Kaitiaki Charitable Trust All Hauraki Gulf Islands

Advocate for cultural enhancement, environmental protection and marine protection among many other things.
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) Northland All Hauraki Gulf Islands

Wide range of scientific research, survey and marine engineering requirements.
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) Auckland All Hauraki Gulf Islands

Wide range of scientific research, survey and marine engineering requirements.
National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) Hamilton All Hauraki Gulf islands

Wide range of scientific research, survey and marine engineering
New Zealand Diving and Salvage Ltd (Dive Co NZ)  All Hauraki Gulf Islands  
NZ Biosecurity Services Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Other – biosecurity services, pest animal and plant control
Rotor Work Limited DOC Islands Environmental & Conservation, Silviculture, Agriculture, Heli Flights & Adventure
Sea Cleaners All Hauraki Gulf Islands Charitable Trust doing harbour and island clean ups
Te Ngahere (2009) Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Other – ecological restoration and consultancy
Wildland Consultants All Hauraki Gulf Islands Other – ecological consultancy
Public passenger ferry services
Operator Islands Type of operation
Auckland Sea Shuttles All Hauraki Gulf Islands Chartered water taxi service 
Belaire Ferries Rakino Island. Charter options for Rangitoto, Motutapu, Motuihe, Tiritiri Matangi. Public passenger ferry service: Charter options for Rangitoto, Motutapu, Motuihe, Tiritiri Matangi
Explore Group Rangitoto, Motutapu, Tiritiri Matangi Public passenger, Private charter options for groups and events
Fullers Group Ltd Rangitoto, Waiheke Island Public passenger, Private charter options for groups and events
Kawau Cruises & Kawau Water Taxis Kawau Island Public passenger ferry service and water taxi, Private charter options for groups and events
Sealink Travel Group NZ Limited Regular public passenger ferry services to Waiheke and Aotea/Great Barrier Islands.
Charter options for Rangitoto, Tiritiri Matangi, Motutapu, Motukorea/Browns, Motuihe, Kawau, Rakino, Pakatoa, Ponui and Rotoroa		 Public passenger ferry service, charters and freight
Island Direct 2023  Waiheke Island Public passenger ferry service and water taxi, Private charter options for groups and events
Other
Operator Islands Type of operation
AK and HM Aitken Ltd All Hauraki Gulf Islands Commercial fishing
Ashton Fish Limited  All Hauraki Gulf Islands Commercial fishing vessel 

About privately owned islands

  • The Noises - No landing allowed.
  • Pakatoa Island - You must get permission to land from the owners.
  • Ponui Island - You must get permission to land from the owners.
  • Pakahi Island (Sandspit island) - You must get permission to land from the owners.
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