The Do-It-Yourself Trip
Dean Bell is one of the finest fishing guides in New Zealand and has reserved two prime date ranges exclusively for Fly Water Travel guests. Guests will be on their own for meals and accommodation in Te Anau, but fishing with Dean would be a great addition to a longer trip to New Zealand.
Dates:
February 12 – 16, 2025
February 12: Arrive Te Anau, New Zealand / Overnight at your chosen accommodation
February 13 - 15: Three days of guided fishing with Dean Bell
February 16: Depart Te Anau
February 23 – 28, 2025
February 23: Arrive Te Anau, New Zealand / Overnight at your chosen accommodation
February 24 - 27: Four days of guided fishing with Dean Bell
February 28: Depart Te Anau
Rate: NZ$1,250 per day for 1 or 2 anglers
The High Adventure Trip
Tongariro Lodge on the banks of one of New Zealand's most productive fly fishing rivers has access to some of the most amazing rivers and outdoor experiences in New Zealand. The lodge sits just outside the small town of Turangi, a paradise for outdoor sports enthusiasts and gateway to UNESCO World Heritage Site the Tongariro Crossing. This trip is during the prime summer insect hatches, and the lodge has private helicopter beats, private water and wilderness raft access available.
Dates: January 22 - 27: 4 spots
January 22: Arrive Tongariro Lodge
January 23-26: 4 days of guided fishing with options to drive in, private water, helicopter or raft
January 27: Depart
Rate: NZ$5750 per person based on double occupancy in a 2-3 bedroom private Villa with shared guide, for a 5 night / 4 day package, raft and helicopter extra.
February 1 - 7: 8 spots
February 1: Arrive Tongariro Lodge
February 2 - 6: 5 days of guided fishing with options to drive in, private water, helicopter, or raft
February 7: Depart
Rate: NZ$7050 per person based on double occupancy in a 2-3 bedroom private Villa with shared guide, for a 6 night / 5 day package, raft and helicopter extra.
The Full Luxury Experience
Poronui is without question one of the finest sporting lodges on the planet. We have two prime February date ranges to offer. At Poronui guests have the option to helicopter fish in some of the most beautiful and amazing beats found anywhere in New Zealand. The lodge offers a high level of service in an “understated elegance” setting. Combine all this with productive home water and amazing meals and you have a lodge that is hard to beat.
Dates: February 6 – 10, 2025: 2 spots
February 6: Arrive Poronui
February 7 - 9: 3 days of guided fishing at Poronui
February 10: Depart
Rate: NZ$7,995 per person based on double occupancy for a 4 night/ 3 day package
Dates: February 10 – 15: 2 spots
February 10: Arrive Poronui
February 11 – 14: 4 days of guided fishing at Poronui
February 15: Depart
Rate: NZ$10,187.50 per person based on double occupancy for a 5 night / 4 day package
