New Zealand
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14 Days Fishing Trip New Zealand
Auckland - Taupo - Rotorua - Lake Brunner - West Coast and Glaciers - Wanaka - Queenstown - Te Anau and Milford - Lake Hayes - Tekapo - Christchurch
New Zealand offers some of the worlds best fishing from Rainbow and Brown trout, to Salmon and deep sea fishing. Magnificent scenery, along with pristine uncrowded rivers and lakes make for a memorable fishing holiday in New Zealand. Let us know your preferences and we will tailor make your itinerary to suit.
- 14 days/13 nights
- Arrive Auckland, depart Christchurch or reverse
- Quality lodge accommodation, all with ensuite facilities
- Top local Fishing Guides available (extra)
- Domestic Airfares Rotorua to Christchurch (subject to fare available)
- Rental Car with About New Zealand Rentals and Budget New Zealand - 4WD Station Wagon and Toyota Camry type vehicle, unlimited kilometres, tax, insurance
- New Zealand Fishing Guide Book
- Itinerary cost from NZ$2533.00 per person based on 2 people travelling together staying in one room.
- Please note: this itinerary can be amended, dates changed and quoted to your personal requirements. Please email us with your travel plans and a consultant will advise back to you shortly.
Day 1.
Arrive Auckland. Visit the Americas Cup Village and Sky Tower and take a boat trip to Waiheke Island. Stay Airedale Hotel.
Day 2 and 3.
Drive to Rotorua (80 km, 50 miles, 1 hour). Visit the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and experience a traditional hangi and cultural show (all optional). Stay at Waiteti Lakeside Lodge.
Day 4 and 5.
Fly Rotorua to Christchurch. Drive to Hokitika on the West Coast (258 km, 160 miles, 3 hours). Past Lake Brunner on the way. This glacial formed lake has a stunning mountain backdrop and great fishing. Stay Kapitea Ridge Lodge as a base to fish in the area.
Day 6.
Drive to Lake Moeraki (290 km, 180 miles, 3.5 hours). This scenic drive down the West Coast takes you to Hokitika where you can see Jade carvers at work, and onto the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. We recommend you take a helicopter trip or a helihiking tour (both optional) up onto the glacier for magnificent views of Mt Cook and the southern mountain divide as well as a birds eye view of the glaciers. Take a walk around Lake Matheson. Stay McGuires Lodge, Haast.
Day 7.
This premier nature lodge offers a range of activities, including trout fishing, guided rainforest and coast walks where you can view elephant seals, Hectors Dolphins and penguins, canoe trips, mountain biking, kayaks and glow worm cave/night sky walks. Stay McGuires Lodge.
Day 8 and 9.
Drive to Wanaka (180 km,112 miles, 2.25 hours) via the spectacular Haast Pass. Fishing in lake Wanaka and the Clutha River. Stay Wanaka Springs Lodge.
Day 10 and 11.
Drive to Te Anau in the Fiordland National Park (273 km, 170 miles, 3.5 hours). Fly fishing with Fiordland Guides (optional). Stay at Beechwood Lodge.
Day 12.
Take a trip into Milford Sound for the day. Fly or drive and take a boat trip on the sound. Return from Te Anau to Queenstown (170km, 105 miles, 2 hours). Stay Mercure Resort Hotel Queenstown.
Day 13.
Drive to Lake Tekapo (258 km, 160 miles, 3hours) via Mt Cook and lakes Dunstan and Pukaki. Good trout and river fishing is available along the very accessible canals and rivers along the way. Stay The Chalets.
Day 14.
Return to Christchurch (226 km, 140 miles, 2.75 hours) crossing the Rangitata and Rakaia Rivers, two of the best salmon fishing rivers in New Zealand. Depart Christchurch (or stay on a few extra days!)
For more details or to book this itinerary please contact us.
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