Druid, have you tried Murphy's motor camp, about one km short of Matata northern end? When I lived in the BOP this had an excellent reputation and the fishing in that area was exceptional. Fish could be taken right in front of the camp, walk down the beach toward Matata and the general fishing, especially on a night with no moon was brilliant. Take a drive about three km north and you would be at Pikowhai, I ran out of superlatives for this area years ago. As an aside in front of the camp is the only place I have ever caught snapper on squid strips. This is not a favourite bait of mine and I used it as an optional extra. The snapper would not take anchovies, most unusual, and I have no idea why they suddenly decided squid was a good alternative.

I can't give you any idea of the camp charges because I am going back about eight years but to stay in this camp then you were right in the heart of a surf fishing mecca.

As a matter on interest, with the camps you have mentioned do you have to supply your own bedding and can you give a rough idea of the camp charges? I am seriously thinking of a trip to that area early in the new year.

By the way a good report, nice to read something new on this site, quite refreshing.