Welcome aboard Young Guns, a 57-foot Formula built for big water, long runs, and unforgettable catches. Operating from Mangōnui Harbour, we deliver premium sport-fishing charters to New Zealand’s most coveted destinations: the Three Kings Islands, the Ranfurly Bank and the remote northern capes on our Northern Exposure charters. Owned by the Tubbs Whānau, crewed by awesome locals. Adventure North blends Northland grit with boutique comfort. A family business that fishes like a legend and hosts like a friend.
At Adventure North, every trip is built to deliver world-class sport fishing in New Zealand’s Far North. Operating from Mangōnui Harbour, our vessel Young Guns runs a select range of premium offshore expeditions designed for serious anglers and small groups looking for the experience of a lifetime.
Our flagship adventure. Head offshore aboard Young Guns to the world-class Three Kings Islands for five or six unforgettable days of serious sport fishing. Target marlin, kingfish, bass, bluenose, and hapuku while exploring one of New Zealand’s most remote and productive fisheries. All meals, tackle hire options, and onboard accommodation included.
A tailor-made trip to the most remote northern coastal regions of New Zealand, built to give you a taste of what the Three Kings has to offer. We fish North Cape, Cape Maria van Diemen and Cape Reinga, and when conditions allow, the wild West Coast is well within reach. Big kingfish, trevally, snapper and pelagics, with plenty of options to move and shelter as the weather dictates. Do not have a week but have a long weekend? Book a three day Cape mission.
Tell us what you want to catch and we’ll build the trip around you. Whether it’s snapper and kingfish missions around North Cape or deep-drop sessions for bass and bluenose, we’ll tailor the itinerary, gear, and pace to match your crew.
Don’t have a full group? Join a shared charter and enjoy the same premium experience alongside other passionate anglers. Limited spaces — early enquiries recommended.
Every charter is custom-built around your crew and what you want to experience. Fill out the form below and we’ll help you design the perfect fishing adventure.
Young Guns — 57 ft Formula, powered by twin Volvo Penta engines. Designed for long-range comfort and capability, she features dual bathrooms,, Smart TV, a full galley, three bunk rooms for 6 anglers and the saloon folds down to accomodate another two on offshore expeditions.
Sam Nathan, Leighton Mathews and Rick Pollock. With decades on these waters, their local knowledge, calm precision, and passion for the hunt turn every trip into a masterclass in sportfishing and seamanship.
Custom itineraries built around your goals and the conditions. From multi-day expeditions to shared or private charters, every journey is planned for maximum action, comfort, and the kind of fishing stories that live on for years.
True offshore adventure meets thoughtful detail. Enjoy hot showers, hearty meals, and pro-level tackle after a day battling giants — all with the camaraderie, comfort, and raw beauty only the southern ocean can deliver.
Adventure North operates in some of New Zealand’s most renowned fisheries, from the remote Three Kings Islands to the northern capes and the Ranfurly Bank. Each location offers world-class fishing, breathtaking scenery, and the chance to chase truly trophy fish.
The Three Kings Islands, northwest of New Zealand’s North Cape, offer world-class game fishing in remote, untamed waters. Anglers target marlin, kingfish, hapuku, and bass among dramatic reefs and deep blue currents.
Right at the top of the country, North Cape, Cape Maria van Diemen and Cape Reinga sit where the Tasman and the Pacific collide. Upwelling currents feed big kingfish, trevally, snapper and pelagics, and in the right weather the wild West Coast is within reach.
The Ranfurly Bank, off East Cape near Hicks Bay, is one of New Zealand’s top kingfish grounds. Its steep edges and strong currents produce trophy yellowtail, along with hapuku, bluenose, and other deepwater species.
Adventure North’s crew blends hard-won Northland know-how with calm, precise seamanship. From deep-drop mastery to big-game tactics, they’re the kind of operators who read water like a map, keep you safe when it pipes up, and make the whole mission feel effortless.
The 57 ft Young Guns runs twin Volvo Penta engines and 4,000 L of fuel capacity, built for long runs and rough seas with total confidence.
Dual bathrooms, full galley, Smart TV, and private bunks make life onboard comfortable without sacrificing capability.
Equipped with advanced electronics, live-bait systems, and tender access — everything you need for serious offshore action.
A skilled Northland team that knows every tide, reef, and current, ensuring your trip is safe, smooth, and unforgettable.
Every angler’s dream looks a little different. Tell us what you want to chase, from marlin and kingfish to swordfish or bass, and we’ll build a trip around your goals, schedule, and crew. Fill out the form below so we can shape your Adventure North charter to fit you perfectly.
Get to know the passionate team behind your adventure. Our experienced skippers, friendly deckhands, and local guides are here to make every trip unforgettable, blending skill, safety, and good vibes out on the water.
Far-North local born at Mātauri Bay; expert in deep-drop and big-game techniques. His main aspiration behind charter fishing is to help people experience the thrill that New Zealand’s off shore fishery has to offer.
Hailing from the sea side settlement of Ahipara, Far North. Carrying through over 50 years of family involvement in the fishing industry with the main areas of experience on Northland’s west coast as well as the Three King’s.
Ran Pursuit Fishing Charters for over 40 years. Rick knows the Three Kings like the back of his hand and specialises in XL kingfish and light-tackle fishing.
Loves all things sport fishing and a five-star charter experience, from quality meals to gear in perfect shape and being in the cockpit amongst the action.
Absolutely. Our team is happy to customise any trip to suit your goals. We can arrange adventures such as Garden Patch bottom fishing, swordfishing charters, coastal snapper fishing, West Coast game fishing, Cape Maria Van Diemen missions, and more. If it’s on your bucket list, we’ll help make it happen.
Young Guns is well equipped to handle rough conditions, and there are plenty of sheltered fishing grounds around the Three Kings and Northland’s east coast. If the weather is deemed unsafe to sail, we’ll reschedule your trip for another agreed date.
Our vessel accommodates up to 8 guests, though we recommend 6 for maximum comfort during offshore expeditions.
Yes. Young Guns runs a Rainman watermaker, so we make our own fresh water while we are at sea. That means hot fresh water showers every day, plenty of drinking water, and a proper wash down for you, your gear and the catch without anyone rationing the tanks.
It is one of the reasons we can stay out at the Three Kings and on Northern Exposure trips for days at a time without running back in.
Yes, absolutely. We offer shared charters for individuals or small groups who want to experience the Three Kings or a Northern Exposure trip but don’t have a full crew. Let us know, and we’ll match you with like-minded anglers.
For Bass, Bluenose, and Hāpuku, you’ll need an electric or manual reel capable of holding around 500 m of 100 lb line with a rod rated for at least 18 kg of drag.
For Kingfish, a reel holding 200 m of 100 lb line and a rod rated for 18 kg drag or more is recommended.
No problem. Young Guns is fully equipped with high-quality tackle capable of handling everything the Three Kings can throw at you. Hire gear can be included in your trip package.
Yes. Our main skipper Sam offers accommodation that sleeps up to eight people. It can be booked for the night before and the night after your charter and is paid directly to Sam. Available on Three Kings expeditions and three day Northern Exposure charters, just let us know when you book and we will sort the details with you.
Mangōnui also has a range of options, from Airbnb stays to rooms at the historic Mangōnui Hotel, where the food is great and the beers are cold.
Flying in? Fly into Auckland, then take a connecting flight to Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands. We run airport transfers from the Bay of Islands through to Mangōnui, available on Three Kings expeditions and three day Northern Exposure charters.
We can also help with transfers to and from your accommodation within the Mangōnui and Doubtless Bay area, which saves leaving vehicles at the wharf for the week. Tell us your travel plans when you book and we will quote the run for you.
Most trips depart from Mangōnui Harbour in Doubtless Bay, the gateway to Northland’s offshore fishing grounds. It’s a scenic, well-equipped port and the perfect place to begin your Adventure North experience.
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