ABSOLUTELY ANGLING- Taupo Contact: Ian Ruthven Phone: +64 7 378 4514 Web:www.nzflyfish.com
Trout fishing in the Taupo region is world famous. The difference is how you experience it. At Absolutely Angling we specialise in making your adventure happen, and place a high priority on providing excellent customer service. From novice to expert, local or back country location, we can provide you with the expertise, instruction, equipment and fabulous food. Single or multi-day trips. Helicopter access. Raft fishing a speciality.
CENTRAL PLATEAU FISHING - Taupo Contact: Brett Cameron Phone:64 7 378 8192 Web: www.cpf.net.nz
Fly fish the world famous Tongariro.
Quad bike Adventure fishing into the upper reaches of the Wanganui.
Heli fish Mohaka/Rangatikei/Urewera Rivers.
Boat fishing on Lake Taupo –
harl, jig, fly fish river mouths.
PADDY CLARK- Taupo Contact: Paddy Clark Phone: 64 7 378 2336 Web:www.nzflyfishing.co.nz
Flyfish the headwaters of the Central
North Island streams. Classic upstream flyfishing to wild resident brown and rainbow
trout on secluded waters.
Access by 4wd and helicopter.
Camp outs an option. Trips tailored to the angler.
All arrangements catered for.
View video on our web site.
RANGITAIKI RIVER LODGE- Bay of Plenty Contact: Ron & Jane Little Phone: 64 7 366 5507 Fax: 64 7 366 5537 Web:www.flyfishinglodge.co.nz
Rangitaiki River Lodge is situated at the gateway to the Urewera National Park, 70 km south-east of Rotorua, and is surrounded by some of the best fly fishing rivers and lakes in the North Island of New Zealand. Deluxe rooms with ensuites. Restaurant, bar, guest lounge with open fire. Fish the Murupara region - 5 remote rivers and 4 lakes. Local fishing guides available. Unique helicopter, horse riding, remote fly fishing adventures. Adjacent to 18 hole golf course. Airport transfers arranged.
SPORTSMAN'S LODGE - Turangi Contact: Betty Phone: +64 7 386 8150 Web:www.sportsmanslodge.co.nz
Inexpensive, quiet, riverside
accommodation custom made
for fishermen • World famous
Tongariro River out the back gate • 9 comfortable rooms
with own ensuites • Large shared
kitchen/dining room with all
facilities • Games/lounge room
with open fire • Self contained
garden cottage – a private fisherman’s hideaway • Drying
room and fish cleaning facilities • 4WD, RAFTING, HELI •
TARATA FISHAWAY - Taihape Contact: Stephen and Trudi Mattock Phone: +64 6 3880354 Fax: +64 6 3880954 Web: www.tarata.co.nz
We are very lucky to have a piece of New Zealand’s natural beauty. Come and stay in one of our retreatswith million dollar views of the Rangitikei River. Remote trout fishing right at your doorstep.
TONGARIRO LODGE - Turangi Phone: +64 7 386 7946 Fax: +64 7 386 8860 Web:www.tongarirolodge.co.nz
Tongariro Lodge is located in expansive grounds on the banks of the legendary Tongariro River on the southern shores of Lake Taupo, New Zealand. Experience the finest accommodation and gourmet dining in a unique Fishing Lodge atmosphere. Enjoy some of the best trout fishing and outdoor activities available in the world. Tongariro Lodge has run the most succesful guided flyfishing operation in New Zealand for 27 years now.
The Lodge provides access to over 30 rivers and 3 lakes by helicopter, 4wd vehicles and rafts.
TUI LODGE FISHING GUIDES- Turangi Contact: Ian or Frances Phone/Fax: 64 7 386 0840 Web: www.tui-lodge.co.nz
Members of the NZ Professional Guides Association, Ian and Andrew have 28 years experience fishing the Taupo area. Both have caught double figure fish. Our endeavour is to give you the best time possible. A stones throw away from the famous Tongariro River. Check our new web site for further details.
SOUTH ISLAND - Guides & Lodges
BELLS RETREAT - Gore Phone:64 3 207 1869 Web: www.hawthornden.co.nz/aboutabr.htm
Central to Eastern Southland’s world class fishing.
3 double beds & full kitchen. Open-plan living area with
large deck. Bath/laundry. $120 - $240 per night
depending on bedrooms used. Linen included.
CHAPPIE CHAPMAN'S Fly Fishing Adventures - Christchurch Contact: Chappie Chapman Phone:64 3 359 5440 Web: www.chappie.co.nz
The original Trout Bum! Chappie Chapman guides the South Island in the Backcountry, on Rivers and on Lakes. He also runs a Fly Fishing school for varying levels.
GIN CLEAR Web:www.gin-clear.com
Your on-line resource for fly fishing in New Zealand. Producers of "The Source - Tasmania", "The Search - Tahiti" and "A Fly Odyssey".
DVDs - podcasts - guides - news & reviews - books.
GLENDEER FLY FISHING GUIDES - Twizel Contact: Paul McLauchlan Phone: 64 3 686 9274 Web: www.glendeer.co.nz
As professional guides we offer a selection of what we consider some of the finest rainbow & brown trout fly fishing in New Zealand's South Island. Visit our website for more information.
LAKE ROTOROA LODGE - Murchison Phone: 64 3 523 9121 Fax: 64 3 523 9028 Web: www.lakerotoroalodge.com
Lake Rotoroa Lodge offers our guests some of the finest accommodation and guides in New Zealand. The lodge has access to over 25 rivers with a further 18 rivers accessible by the lodge's on-site helicopter. The lodge offers non fishing guests a wide range of guided activities and fly fishing lessons. Lake Rotoroa Lodge is committed to providing guests with an outstanding experience.
MARUIA RIVER LODGE - Shenandoah Contact: Lauren & Peter Phone: 64 3 523 9323
Fax: 64 3 523 9515 Web: www.maruiariverlodge.co.nz
A stunning riverside retreat that combines stylish comfort, privacy, fine food and wine with the best New Zealand fly-fishing to be found. The team are dedicated to creating the most memorable stay for you - with the ultimate service. Whether you are interested in fly-fishing, hunting, hiking or just relaxing in absolute luxury - at Maruia River Lodge you will experience the real New Zealand.
OWEN RIVER LODGE- Murchison Contact: Felix Borenstein Phone: 64 3 523 9075 Web: www.OwenRiverLodge.co.nz
The Owen River Lodge is a specialist trout fly fishing lodge located on the banks of the Owen River in the South Island of New Zealand. We are located between the Nelson/Marlborough & West Coast fisheries, which places us right in the middle of one of the best trout fisheries in the world. Thus you can enjoy fly fishing on numerous blue-ribbon rivers, with over 30 waters accessible by road (most within 1 hour's drive), and countless others by helicopter.
ORETI RIVER HOUSE - Lumsden Phone: NZ 021 0250 2403
Phone: AUS 0411 120 226 Web: www.oretiriverhouse.co.nz
Magnificent Oreti & Mataura River fishing. Trophy trout & spectacular scenery. Self-contained, old-world charm. Modern amenities. Quiet, picturesque holiday residence situated in large garden, within walking distance to town facilities, shops and services.
OVERLAND 4WD RENTALS - Christchurch Contact: Tony Davys Phone: 64 3 317 8008
Fax: 64 3 317 8018 Web: www.overland.co.nz
Practical and reliable vehicles.
No road restrictions means you are free to get to those out of the way places. Locally owned by a keen fly fisherman, personal service guaranteed.
Didymo cleaning kits provided free. Camping kits, roof-racks, child-seats, mobile phones, GPS and 2-way radios also available. Read the review.
RIVER HAVEN LODGE - Murchison Contact: Leya or Scott Murray Phone: 64 3 523 9722 Web: www.riverhaven.co.nz
River Haven Lodge is ideally located at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. Brand new luxury log cabins, with stunning river views and fishing at your front door. Each sleeps 2 and is absolutely fully self-contained and ideal for the discerning independent traveller, OR try the NEW "Food Inclusive Option"! Expansive mountain scenery all around, peace and tranquillity–truly unforgettable. Sleep soundly with the fresh clean air flowing in your open screened windows. Be awakened by the birds and the soothing sounds of the river. Marvel at the views of Mt Olympus & Mt Owen (filming location for Lord of the Rings) from your front door. Breakfast on your private veranda and contemplate the day ahead. Situated next to Kahurangi National Park with activities for everyone. Home of Scott 'The Trout' Murray–one of NZ's finest fly fishing guides!
SPRY FLY - Twizel Contact: Will Spry Phone: 64 3 435 0135 Fax: 64 3 435 0137 Web:www.spryfly.co.nz
Fish the Central South Island with Will Spry and enjoy sight fishing at its finest. 'Take Two' package - call to arrange a week suitable for you, book your air ticket and we'll arrange the rest. Will Spry's Blue Ribbon Guide Service - the flexible option for you or a group of friends. You tell us how long you'd like to fish and we'll look after the fishing. Spry Fly School of Fly Fishing - since 1976 we have taught literally hundreds of people to catch trout on a fly. Now run in one of the world's finest fly fishing destinations, take advantage of the great fishing to be had in New Zealand and discover the relaxing pursuit of trout on a fly.
STONEFLY LODGE - Motueka River Contact: John Kerr Phone: +64 3 522 4479 Web:www.stoneflylodge.co.nz
The newest dedicated fly fishing lodge in New Zealand. Located on 150 acres of private forests on the banks of the Motueka River– world renowned for holding large numbers of large wild brown trout in crytstal clear water. Centrally located between dozens of fishable rivers and streams to choose from.
STU'S FLY SHOP - Southland Contact: Stu Tripney Phone: +64 3 248 8890 Web:www.stusflyshop.com
At Stu's Fly Shop we cut no corners with our guiding services. You need not bring any equipment with you if you do not wish to. All our departures unless otherwise agreed, leave from Stu's fly shops private car park in Athol, the gateway to some of the best fishing spots the South Island has to offer. With over 30 rivers/lakes to chose from, departures from Stu's fly shop give you more fishing time and better fishing than any other location! Please also note we are located right beside arguably the finest gin clear wild brown trout river in the world: the upper Mataura river.
TROUTLANDS- Christchurch Contact: Martin and Peter Langlands Phone/Fax: 64 3 318 7112 Web: www.troutlands.com
Guided fly fishing from Christchurch - gateway to the South Island. Freestone stream, spring creek and wilderness angling for wild trophy browns and rainbows. Multiple day trips tailored to your requirements. Discount packages available for September to November. Specialist trout fly sets available.
ABSOLUTELY ANGLING - Taupo
PADDY CLARK - Taupo
RANGITAIKI RIVER LODGE - Bay of Plenty
SPORTSMAN'S LODGE - Turangi
TARATA FISHAWAY - Taihape
TONGARIRO LODGE - Turangi
TUI LODGE FISHING GUIDES - Turangi
BELLS RETREAT - Gore
CHAPPIE CHAPMAN'S Fly Fishing Adventures - Christchurch
GIN CLEAR
GLENDEER FLY FISHING GUIDES - Twizel
LAKE ROTOROA LODGE - Murchison
MARUIA RIVER LODGE - Shenandoah
OWEN RIVER LODGE - Murchison
ORETI RIVER HOUSE - Lumsden
OVERLAND 4WD RENTALS - Christchurch
RIVER HAVEN LODGE - Murchison
SPRY FLY - Twizel
STONEFLY LODGE - Motueka River
STU'S FLY SHOP - Southland
TROUTLANDS - Christchurch