D'Urville Island Wilderness Resort

30/05/2026

When the charter is usually in at 4pm he waits.
He will be at the end of the wharf soon.
I tried to tell him Dads just running late tonight...
Bless Ben

15/05/2026

Some great catches on today's charter. Thanks for returning Hooked on Engineering.
We mmidt be doing something right.

With this weather window give us a buzz and get your team out.
Heading into big top water kingie time

09/05/2026

Our hearts are heavy....
The news has got to D'urville of the passing of Blair Mirfin aka Murf in a tragic accident.
Impossible to believe that we will not have you at our tables and in our waters again Murf.
The life of the party and such a good buggar.
Murf came in for breaks off the farm and bought his team and family in for wee trips.
Larger than life and we just loved you here.
Big hugs to Tori Max and Lily... Its unimaginable.
Sending you guys strength in bucket loads.

Ikamatua out for a night fish.
Mr Mrf and Max left the cows at home to come fishing.

08/05/2026

These days were a real hit last year.

How about grabbing a ticket as a Mother's Day Gift???

D'Urville Day Out is back!

Cruise aboard the iconic Pelorus Express and discover one of the Marlborough Sounds’ most remote and beautiful islands.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the D’Urville Island Wilderness Resort, relax with a drink from our onboard bar, and soak up live commentary along the way.

We have just three exclusive dates this winter... don’t miss out.

📍Departs Havelock Marina
📆16th May, 13th June and 18th July
🕒09:00am - 04:30pm
👛$165pp

Book Now while we still have seats available!
https://www.themailboat.co.nz/cruising-and-delivering-mail-on-our-mail-run-cruises/durville-day-out/

28/04/2026

Entries are now live on our website for the July 9 10 11. D'urville Island Winter Fishing Competion
This is the finale for the comp being hosted at the Wilderness Resort

D'Urville Island Fishing Club D'Urville Island Fishing Competition 2026 Welcome to the home of D'Urville Island Fishing Club in association with Durville Island Wilderness Resort. This years annual Winter fishing competition is being held, Thursday 9th - Saturday 11th July 2026. The competition is o...

20/04/2026

Any of you fellas need some new traps....

🔥 DOUBLE AUCTION. DOUBLE IMPACT. 🔥

We’ve been donated 2 x AT220 NZ AutoTraps to auction off and raise funds for Kiwi Kids Charity, supporting children, families and communities right across Aotearoa.

We were lucky enough to be hosted by NZAutotraps at their factory in Whakatāne during our recent Roadie, where we saw first-hand the incredible work they’re doing to help rid our environment of predators. Safe to say, these traps are a game-changer!

This is your chance to grab one of two premium AT220 traps at exceptional value, while knowing every dollar is going straight back to supporting Kiwi kids who need it most.

👉 Follow the links and get your bids in - two traps, two chances to do some good. Each trap is valued at $620.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/business-farming-industry/farming-forestry/fertilising-pest-control/other/listing/5893774727

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/business-farming-industry/farming-forestry/fertilising-pest-control/other/listing/5893779530

Massive thanks to NZ Autotraps for such a generous donation — you guys rock. 💥

27/03/2026

The results are in....

🎣🔥 NORTH vs SOUTH – THE RESULT 🔥🎣

Alright… time to share the number.

Between the Tairua and D’Urville Cocksy Classics, you lot raised an incredible…

💰 $42,920 💰

We know a few of you have been asking why the delay, truth is, there wasn’t much sitting still. The Kiwi Kids Charity hit the road straight after the comps, already putting that money to work where it’s needed most.

The North vs South rivalry was red hot this year, and it should stay that way, but at the end of the day, the real winners here are the kids.

Massive thanks to everyone who got involved... anglers, sponsors, volunteers and supporters. You’ve ALL played a part in something pretty damn special.

Now… carry on arguing about which island won 😉 and bring on 2027! 🙌

18/03/2026

What a boost....

First lift for Port Nelson's new travelift!

What a view right outside our window.

Port Nelson

28/02/2026

What a glorious day it was yesterday.

Forever greatful to the weather gods for the last two weekends... Two big events back to back and we were blessed

25/02/2026

For all you North Islanders