Moeraki Fishing Charters has been running since 1991 in the small fishing village of Moeraki in North Otago running the MV Kiwa.
Prior to this the 37 foot “KIWA” was a commercial fishing vessel used for crayfishing.
Kirsten and Callum purchased the business in 2009 and have been successfully running the MV Kiwa as a charter boat since then.
In February 2013 we were pleased with the arrival of the MV Aari to our team. Aari is a larger boat than the Kiwa and we look forward to being able to offer some different fishing trips on this boat. Watch this space for details. The MV Kiwa is still available by arrangement for groups of 8 and details of this can be found in our prices menu.
Our Team
Callum Buchanan
Callum has been working on commercial fishing boats since High School. Callum holds a Commerical Launchmaster ticket with Maritime NZ along with Diesel Engineer and First Aid certificate.
Callum also spent several years living on Stewart Island and worked on the Stewart Island Ferry and Freight Boat. He also spent a number of years commercial fishing for cod and crayfish and paua diving in Stewart Island and up the coast to Fiordland. Callum now enjoys using his extensive fishing experience to take people on charters aboard his boats and would love to tell you stories about his fishing adventures.
Don’t forget to ask Callum about his Sub-Antarctic expedition.
When Callum isn’t taking charters fishing he is usually….. Fishing.
Kirsten Buchanan
Kirsten is the first point of contact for organising your fishing and sightseeing experience. Kirsten will help organise all aspects of your trip including meals and accommodation.
Kirsten is also the deckhand for Callum helping you out on board the Aari.