Location

12 The Marina
Tairua, Waikato, 3508
New Zealand

Located just five minutes from the main road - if you're staying in Tairua, or even just passing through, make sure you check us out.

opening Hours

Mon: 7.30am - 4.30pm

Tue: 7.30am - 4.30pm

Wed: 7.30am - 4.30pm

Thu: CLOSED

Fri: 7.30am - 5.30pm

Sat: 6.30am - 5.30pm

Sun: 6.30am - 4.00pm

 

Email

Contact us via email at: info@dutchys.co.nz

FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM & YOUtube

Phone

021 882 827

instagram FEED

We’ve got The New Zealand Herald and Anchor Milk in store EVERYDAY until mid Jan!
Another couple of entries for the Dutchy’s Big Three competition - if you spear any kingfish, snapper or butterfish, stop in and get them measured to be in to win! Awesome prizes up for grabs from our sponsors @splashspearfishing @hutchwilcoltd @beuchat_spearfishing ⚓️🏆
Awesome day on the water chasing greenies! Temp was 18d at the Aldies today with good vis and a northeast current. All fish were measured and entered in the #dutchysbigthree and just need some snapper and butterfish next time 🤘🏻🐟 Prizes supplied by our amazing suppliers @splashspearfishing @hutchwilcoltd @beuchatnz
Happy to have Conner on the team for summer, he’s a keen fisho so come in and say Gidday! He caught this nice kingfish earlier week in the shallows onboard Belfast Boys!
Shot out for an after work mission with @spencer_george_hall on Sunday and managed a nice little eating trifecta. . These 3 fish make up the #dutchysbigthree and all were shot in the same location shortly after each other 🤘🏻 . Kingfish 102cm Snapper 41cm Butterfish 35cm . Prizes for the Dutchy’s Big Three are sponsored by @splashspearfishing @hutchwilcoltd @beuchatnz @dutchystairua
The first fish measured for the Dutchy’s Big Three competition! A nice kingfish from @jjhill6.5 - we’re in for a nice weekend so get out there and get amongst. @splashspearfishing @hutchwilcoltd @beuchat_spearfishing 🏆

Team

Tim Simons - Director

Scuba Diving: Padi Advanced Scuba Diver.

Spearfishing: Keen spearo with 5 years experience. 

Fishing: experienced snapper and kingfish fisherman.

Boating: seasoned boatie currently owner of a yacht and rib.

Passionate about all the above so pop in for a chat.

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Caitlin Reid - Director

Scuba Diving: Padi Open Water Qualification

Spearfishing: Beginner - but has shot a kingfish!

Fishing: Beginner - has bottomfished for and caught many snapper and kahawai.

Boating: experienced boaty having done many day and overnight trips.

 

Lucy Coyle - Part Time Employee

Scuba Diving: experienced Padi Advanced Scuba Diver

Spearfishing: Beginner having done a bit of freediving yet to pick up the harpoon

Fishing: seasoned wharf slayer.

Boating: experienced boaty.

Lucy is studying marine ecology at the University of Otago and is very passionate about conservation and marine reserves.

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edmund smith - ambassador

Ed has been a great supporter since day one. He joined the team as an ambassador in 2018 and is a very talented fisho/spearo/hunter!

He has great respect for the ocean and makes huge efforts towards sustainability. Be sure to check out his social media to see what he has been up to.

 

LandbasedkingS - ambassador

Lee and Scott are two mad keen land based game fishermen - these guys prove you don’t need a boat to catch the big ones.

Be sure to check them out on Instagram for some impressive catches and adventures!

If you need any landbased fishing tips, you know where to go.

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Ashlee and Glenn Strange - AMbassadors

Ashlee and Glenn are a local Tairua couple who share a passion for hunting, whether it be in the ocean or on the land.

Check them out on Instagram or YouTube to follow their adventures!