Aquaboy1 Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi there fish peeps, I was wondering if anyone new a beach or river in Auckland region that has really good interesting bits of driftwood / bogwood? as I got a 450 litre Tank and do not want to have to pay $30 per smallish piece. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Rangitoto Island is a good place to go and its a nice ferry ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I've searched many places around Auckland but have never been lucky to find some nice wood.. And when you do find some it is usually pine which will not be good for your tank (will rot quickly) If you are ever in Wanganui go to the beach at the north side of the pier. Best place I have ever seen for driftwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaboy1 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Awesome thanks guys Ill try Rangitoto Island and Im going to Tapu this weekend so will look around there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Port Waikato is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Orere Point Or any ocean beach after a big wind that's been blowingin from the sea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaboy1 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Do you think Kariotahi Beach would be any good ? thanks for all the different places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 never been there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 It should be good , especially after a high tide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markvs Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Kariotahi is fairly bereft of driftwood, as the tides keep moving thewood up or down the coast. If you are in the area, then a better bet is either of the gaps up the peninsula. Cochranes gap is probably the best, but access is over private land, so permission will have to be obtained. Hamiltons gap is larger, with road access, but not that profitable from memory I have not been there in a few years. Another option is the river mouth after a storm, as much can be washed downriver. Do Not under any circumstances go for a swim there especially from the north side as in 16 years living in the area I have only heard of 1 successful swim! :fshi: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaboy1 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Oh crieky! thanks I wont swim there, thanks for all the options peeps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thr33Swords Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I found my big piece of driftwood at Lake Pupuke on the Shore... It fills 2/3 of my 490 litre tank: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFishing Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I found a big piece of wood at Animates. :bggrn: Mind you I had to swap them a fair bit of cash before I could take it home... :an!gry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaboy1 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Oh thanks Thr33swords ill try there thats not far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 hi does anyone know which beaches has good drift wood I can get bucklands eastern beach howick area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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