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Zealand - Tongariro River Flyfishing
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The
Mighty Tongariro river and Lake Taupo offer some of the worlds
most prolific river and lake fly fishing , your guides
Graeme and Ross specialise in sight fishing their
crystal clear waters for big wild rainbow and brown trout
against the scenic backdrop of this fantastic wilderness
country .
This area is well recognised as being one of
the best dry fly fishing venues on the planet. The Taupo area
can offer not only lake and river fishing but is a great
base for helicopter fly out fishing excursions onto the surrounding
wilderness lakes, sight casting to Browns and Rainbows cruising
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With a
self-sustaining population of Rainbow and Brown trout, the
Taupo District in New Zealand's Central North Island has cemented
its name as one of the world's premier year-round wild trout
fisheries. Within the boundaries of the district are 5 lakes,
13 streams and rivers (including the world famous Tongariro
River ), four canals and more than 32 river mouths open to
angling. |
Within
two hour's drive (or a short 20-30 minute hop by helicopter),
the options are virtually limitless, with rivers like the
Rangitaiki, Mohaka, Waipunga, Ngaruroro, Rangitikei, Whanganui
and Whakapapa providing pristine wilderness fishing opportunities.
The food supply
is so plentiful that the trout grow to sizes seldom encountered
elsewhere, and in numbers so plentiful that the fishery is
totally self-sustaining. The last time it was stocked was
in 1898! This means that all the rivers and streams flowing
into the lake are well stocked each year by the spawning runs,
making for excellent fishing. The lake's main food sources
are koura (a fresh water crayfish), green bullies and smelt. |
Just 1 hr by plane and 4hrs
by car from Auckland ,our two lodges are set in some
of the most beautiful country on North Island right alongside
Lake Taupo. These are homes from home , they are both family
run , combining a friendly atmosphere , comfortable luxury
accommodation and superb home cooking.
The first
Lodge has three rooms , each with en-suite bathroom, tea and
coffee making facilities. One queen bed room, one twin and
one with double bed and a single bed.
The second
lodge offers three bedrooms all fully furnished. One
queen bed room, two twins rooms, private lounge and bathroom
etc.
Both Christine
and Phyl are excellent cooks, serving high quality food using
fresh vegetables from their own gardens. All breakfasts are
continental. Pre dinner snacks and drinks followed by
a superb three course dinner with quality New
Zealand wine included. |
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Things
for partners to do:
Plenty of scenic
drives and walks for all ages and fitness, golf, skiing (3/4
hour away) , thermal pools, and shopping. Both lodges
have quiet peaceful garden.
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Unlike
many other trout fishing areas, we have quality fly
fishing
ALL
YEAR ROUND ! |
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