New Zealand
Incredible Itineraries - 5 Amazing New Zealand Experiences
Max Salzburg May 14, 2024
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
The Early Season Helicopter Fly-Out Trip
Located on the banks of the Makarora River, Cedar Lodge is New Zealand’s premier full helicopter fly-out lodge. More and more, early season is when hard core anglers want to visit New Zealand. It is springtime in New Zealand, and the weather can be unsettled but the fish are hungry and the pressure on the rivers is light in the early season.
Dates: November 11 - 17, 2024
November 11: Arrive Cedar Lodge
November 12 – 16: 5 days of guided helicopter fishing
November 17: Depart
Rate: $9,000 USD per person based on double occupancy for a 6 night/ 5 day package
The Late Season Nelson Lakes Experience
Located just outside the small town of Murchison, Owen River Lodge is an amazing lodge with a high level of service and some of the best sighted fishing opportunities in the world. The lodge sits in the middle of the Nelson Lakes area and has access to over 29 different rivers and streams all within a 90-minute drive of the lodge. Fall is a wonderful time to experience New Zealand as the weather cools, the leaves change, and the crowds thin out.
Dates: April 1 – 7, 2025
April 1: Arrive Owen River Lodge
April 2 – 6: 5 days of guided fishing
April 7: Depart
Rate: NZ$7,555 per person based on double occupancy for a 6 night / 5 day package