FreshwaterNew Zealand
South Island
Trout
New Zealand offers unlimited possibilities for both the fisherman and non-fishing companion.  Pristine rivers, streams and lakes in which big brown and rainbow trout reside can be found throughout the country.
New Zealand - South Island
FISHING SEASONS
Trout October to March
Salmon November to end-April
SaltwaterSee also Saltwater and Bluewater Fishing in New Zealand.
ACCOMMODATION
Click to see picturesCLAREMONT ESTATE 
Claremont EstateClaremont Estate is a beautifully restored elegant home built in 1866.  It is close to the Waipara Gorge in the heart of Canterbury wine country.  The lodge has 10 km of direct river frontage and there is excellent fishing for both salmon and trout on the Waiau River. Guests staying two nights at the lodge receive a complementary four wheel drive tour to the Waipara Gorge, Bishops Head Rock and more.
  OTHER ACTIVITIES  
Hiking, wineries, horse riding, golf, thermal hotel pools, whale watching at Kaikoura, tennis, badminton, croquet, mountain bikes, spa pool and swimming pool.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 3 nights with 2 days' guided fishing. 
Dates Price
1 to 31 October 08 £1115
1 November 08 to 30 April 09        £1095
1 May to 31 Oct 09      £960
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
3 nights' accommodation (half board), 2 days' guided fishing.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights, meals not listed, items of a personal nature and gratuities.
New Zealand - South Island
HEARTLAND LODGE 
Heartland Lodge is situated in beautiful alpine scenery in the heart of the Mount Cook/McKenzie Country. The fishing is diverse – from large lakes and open braided river systems to smaller streams and spring creeks. The Ahuriri and Tekapo Rivers are only 30 minutes from the lodge. The lodge has four rooms with private bathrooms, and guest sitting room. Breakfast is included and there are a number of restaurants in Twizel for dinner.
  OTHER ACTIVITIES  
Boat trips, hiking, Mount Cook National park, golf, horse riding, mountain climbing and scenic flights.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 3 nights with 2 days' guided fishing. 
Dates Price
1 May to 30 September 08  £510
1 to 31 October 08 £550
1 May to 31 October 09 £495
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
3 nights' accommodation (bed and breakfast), 2 days' guided fishing.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights, meals not listed, items of a personal nature and gratuities.
FIORDLAND LODGE Fine brown in Fiordland - Russell Richards
Fiordland Lodge is in a wonderful location over looking Lake Te Anau and Fiordland. The fishing is superb and there are over 40 rivers and streams within an hours drive of the Lodge.  Guests can choose to stay in one of the lodge’s 10 comfortable rooms with private bathrooms or one of the log cabins in the grounds.  Excellent food is served.
  OTHER ACTIVITIES  
Hiking, 500kms of track either guided or self guided, bird watching, visits to and/or kayaking Milford or Doubtful Sound and scenic flights.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 3 nights with 2 days' guided fishing. 
Dates Price
Lodge Cabins
1 May to 30 September 08  £555 -
1 October to 30 November 08 £710 £625
1 December 08 to 31 March 09 £830 £685
1 to 30 April 09          £710 £625
1 May to 30 September 09  £650 £565
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
3 nights' accommodation (half board), 2 days' guided fishing.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights, meals not listed, items of a personal nature and gratuities.
LAKE ROTOROA LODGE - NELSON LAKES
Lake Rotorua Lodge (4 hours drive north-west of Christchurch) needs little introduction as one of New Zealand’s best lodges offering world-class fly fishing, excellent cuisine and service.  There are over 26 crystal clear streams and rivers within easy reach of the lodge and another 18 by helicopter.  The lodge is located in the spectacular mountains of the South Island on the edge of the Nelson Lakes National Park.  It was built in the 1920s and the ten comfortable rooms combine old-style elegance with modern facilities.
  OTHER ACTIVITIES  
Hiking, white water rafting, horse riding, canoeing and boating.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 3 nights with 2 days' guided fishing. 
Dates Price
1 May to 30 September 08  £965
1 to 31 October 08 £965
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
3 nights' accommodation (full board), 2 days' guided fishing.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights, meals not listed, items of a personal nature and gratuities.
MARUIA RIVER LODGE
Maruia River LodgeMaruia River Lodge (3 hours drive north-west of Christchurch) is a lovely wilderness lodge with two and a half kilometres of river frontage and 200 hectares of native Beech forest.  It has 7 tastefully appointed cottages each with a stunning view of the river.  The sitting room and bar are welcoming places to relax.  Meal times are flexible with the delicious cuisine based on the freshest local produce and accompanied by the finest local vintages.
  OTHER ACTIVITIES  
Exploring the Shenandoah Scenic Reserve, Buller Gorge and Nelson Lakes National Park. Hiking, kayaking, gold panning, horse trekking, rafting, golf and four-wheel-drive excursions.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 3 nights with 2 days' guided fishing. 
Dates Price
1 May to 30 September 08  £898
1 October 08 to 31 October 09  £1030
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
3 nights' accommodation (half board), 2 days' guided fishing.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights, meals not listed, items of a personal nature and gratuities.
Click to see picturesOWEN RIVER LODGE
Fishing the Owen RiverOwen River Lodge is a boutique fly fishing lodge offering friendly and relaxed hospitality.  It is located in the Owen Valley, in the Nelson Lakes district of the South Island of New Zealand in the middle of one of the best trout fisheries in the world.  The lodge has one mile of river frontage on the banks of the Owen River, ideal for that quiet after-dinner cast during the evening rise.  Facilities comprise the main lodge building which includes the dining room, lounge room, sitting room and of course, the bar. 

To ensure privacy, guests are accommodated in cottages located in a 16 acre garden with stunning views of the river, the valley and the mountains beyond. 
  OTHER ACTIVITIES  
Wine tasting, horse riding, golf, tennis/squash, rafting/canoeing, tramping / hiking, cycling / mountain biking, hot air ballooning, skydiving, gliding and caving.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 3 nights with 2 days' guided fishing. 
Dates Price
1 May to 30 September 08  £704
1 to 31 October 08 £710
1 November 08 to 31 March 09      £755
1 to 30 April 09       £710
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
3 nights' accommodation (full board), 2 days' guided fishing.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights, meals not listed, items of a personal nature and gratuities.
Click to see picturesSHERWOOD LODGE
View of Sherwood LodgeSherwood Lodge (90 minutes north of Christchurch) is an ideal spot to enjoy one or two days fishing while touring in New Zealand.  The Waiau River also has a good run of Pacific salmon. Kaikoura, famous for its whale watching and swimming with the dolphins is an hour’s drive away.  The lodge has six large rooms with private facilities and fireplaces.  Delicious food and wine are served.
  OTHER ACTIVITIES  
Whale watching, swimming with dolphins, horse-trekking, mountain biking, tennis and swimming pool.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 3 nights with 2 days' guided fishing. 
Dates Price
1 May to 30 September 08  £700
1 October 08 to 30 April 09 £660
1 May to 30 September 09 £530
1 to 31 October 09 £660
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
3 nights' accommodation (half board), 2 days' guided fishing.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights, meals not listed, items of a personal nature and gratuities.
Click to see picturesWAPITI PARK
Wapiti ParkWapiti Park is located on the west coast of the South Island about half an hour’s drive from the Franz Joseph Glacier.  It is an ideal place to stop on your tour of New Zealand to fish for 2 day’s on the La Fontaine – a really beautiful spring creek which holds a good population of wild brown trout and visit the Franz Joseph Glacier.  The lodge specialises in breeding Rocky Mountain Elk (Wapiti) and has 5 rooms with private bathrooms and two guest lounges. Good food and wine are served.
  OTHER ACTIVITIES  
Visit to Franz Joseph Glacier, scenic flights, rainforest walks, hikes and treks, White heron Sanctuary Tours, paddleboat cruises, white water rafting, hot springs and gold panning.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room, for 2 nights with 1 days' guided fishing. 
Dates Price
1 May to 30 September 08  £326
1 to 31 October 08 £326
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
2 nights' accommodation (half board), 1 day's guided fishing.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights, meals not listed, items of a personal nature and gratuities.
BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION
We have a number of Bed and Breakfasts we can recommend.  For example:
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 3 nights with 2 days' guided fishing.
Dates  Prices
Nelson Lakes Queenstown
1 May to 30 September 08  £495 £465
1 to 31 October 08 £485 £515
1 to 30 November 08 £470 -
1 to 28 December 08  £470 £530
29 December 08 to 2 January 09  £470 £575
3 January to 31 March 09  £470 £530
1 to 30 April 09  £495 £520
1 May to 30 June 09  £495 £490
1 July to 31 October 09  £495 £520
Dates  Prices
Te-Anau Wanaka
1 May to 30 September 08  £470 £435
1 to 31 October 08 £470 -
1 October 08 to 30 September 09  £470 £465
1 October 09 to 30 April 10  £470 £470
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Bed and breakfast.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights, meals not listed, items of a personal nature and gratuities.
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