MATAI
Self-Drive Boat Hire.

Matai – The Fishing & Hunting Machine

Want the freedom to explore at your own pace without buying your own boat? MATAI gives you that freedom with the reliability you need for serious fishing, hunting, and adventure.

This Stabi Craft 1750 Frontier is built for the job – whether you’re chasing trout in the Lakes, Blue cod, crayfish and groper at sea, heading to remote hunting blocks, or just want to explore Fiordland’s pristine waters on your own terms. MATAI is the ideal vessel for lake or sea fishing and diving with the open bow and clear decks.

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What You Get

MATAI comes fully equipped and Maritime NZ surveyed with everything you need:

– 115hp Mercury 4-stroke – reliable power with 20-30L daily fuel burn
– 6hp Mariner 4 stroke auxiliary – backup when you need it
– Twin battery setup – can even charge hut battery banks
– Full safety equipment – inflatable lifejackets, flares, first aid kit
– Ready to go – just rock up and she’s waiting at the wharf

Stewart Island Hunting

Heading to the Rakiura hunting blocks? We’ve got you sorted. MATAI comes with lifting strops so you can get her onto charter boats for the crossing.

We hunt Stewart Island ourselves, so we know what you need. We can equip you with fully stocked gang-boxes containing kitchen gear, rechargeable shower, tarps – all the stuff that makes the difference between a comfortable trip and a rough one. Everything’s pre-loaded and ready when you arrive.

Optional Extras

Make your trip exactly what you want with our additional gear:

– 10 x 20L jerry cans (No charge, return them full)
– 2 x large chilly bins ($5 each per day)
– Endless mooring system (No charge)
– 4 person soft case inflatable liferaft ($35/day)
– Fishing rods – $15/day each
– Stainless steel hooded BBQ (inc gas) – $20/day
– 2-burner camp stove (inc gas) – $10/day
– Camp kitchen for up to 10 people – $2/day per person
– 12v battery pack, lights & solar panel – $15/day
– 95L Domestic 12v fridge/freezer – $25/day
– 14L Dometic fridge/warmer ($5 per day)

Water Taxi Service

Don’t need the whole boat? We can drop you off at remote fishing spots, Wapiti hunting blocks, or DOC cabins from Te Anau or Te Anau Downs. Perfect for accessing those hard-to-reach places where the big fish hide and the hunting’s untouched.

Pricing

$350 per day • $500 refundable bond
Hires over 5 days get 10% discount

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Good to Know

Allow 30L fuel per day for heavy use
Fuel tanks must be returned full or charged at cost
FREE delivery/pickup to Bluff for 5+ day hires (Otherwise $150 delivery fee applies)
$500 bond covers damage and fuel costs
Skippers must have practical experience, training may be required

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Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime. Reserve your spot with us now!

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MATAISelf-Drive Boat Hire.

Matai – The Fishing & Hunting Machine

Pricing

Good to Know

Book Your Unforgettable Experience Today!

MATAI
Self-Drive Boat Hire.