MAKE IT HAPPEN.

The Trip of a Lifetime

Takapu Charters is your gateway to an unparalleled adventure in the captivating landscapes of Fiordland. Embark on a remarkable journey through the pristine waters of Chalky Sound and Preservation Inlet aboard the Parimar. Our experienced crew includes a skipper, cook and deckhand and guarantees an experience that exceeds expectations. 

Our Difference

Breathtaking sunset in Fiordland

A charter with us is simple. You & seven mates, the bush, the sea, and everything it has to offer.

We take you to the two most reclusive sounds of Fiordland where you can turn off from the rest of the world & hunt, fish, dive or relax to your hearts content.

We allow you to create the itinerary while you’re there, allowing you to maximise your time in one of the most untouched places on earth.

What do our guests have to say about their trip?

Mark McIntosh

“We recently had the privilege of experiencing your charter and it did not disappoint. Keegan, Robyn and Nathan were hands down the best crew we have had.

Keegan’s knowledge and professionalism was second to none and each time he took us on an activity it superseded the prior. He was definitely the best skipper we were lucky enough to have.

Robyn’s hospitality was at the pinnacle of greatness and at no time were the boys’ needs not catered for. She treated each of us like kings and I'm sure I gained a couple of extra kgs. through her delicious food.

Nathan was eager to get in there and make sure the boys had a great time. In a whole your charter was one the best times I've experienced and the only complaint is that any other charter from now will be average in comparison. I will be recommending your business to any one with ears and definitely reschedule another trip in the near future.”

Fiordland Wildlife, Mollymawkes.

  • Your team - Troy, Dave and Chrissy were AMAZING. They catered for our trip, our needs, what we wanted to do and how to achieve those needs. They exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and felt right at home. What a great experience for some Hawke's Bay people and one Australian. Wow. Fiordland experience with the right crew... PRICELESS.

    Trish Faulkner

  • “Hell well worth going did a trip a few years back now with old boy Dave Rowdy and a few others lol total bliss haha excellent fishing drinking and hunting. Well worth the coin, oooh and the scenery just breath taking”

    Peter Takens

  • “Had an awesome time in Chalky Sound the diving and fishing was unreal . This is an amazing experience and I recommend it to any one thinking about it . Thanks to the crew they made it easy and put us straight into the action.”

    Doug Waugh

  • “Cheers to Pete and the crew for a bloody good week in Chalky the crew certainly made our trip!”

    Craig Steenson

  • “From the moment we left Whangarei we were excited to be heading down to that part of our beautiful country to experience everything we had heard and seen. After watching  clips of free diving and scuba diving we were  hoping our experience would be close to what we all had been watching. It did NOT fail!”

    Cliff Notton

  • "Can't thank the Takapu team enough for the awesome memories, John, Dave and Robyn! Hands down the best crew, nothing but the utmost respect"

    Chase Tafanui

Raky Raklander

“Me and some mates done this trip last May and can’t recommend highly enough. Great fishing, hunting and diving all a close second to the fantastic crew. Bloody awesome experience.”

Peter Chapman

“Still one of the best trips I have ever been on”