Experience the North Island with two fantastic lodges in two different systems and hike one of New Zealand's most stunning day hikes in this 12-day itinerary for active anglers.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Auckland (AUK), Transfer to Taupo (TUO), Rent a car and drive approximately 1-hour to Poronui
Day 2 : Full day of guided fishing on the home water of Poronui
Day 3 - 5: Three full days of guided helicopter fishing with Poronui
Day 6: Depart Poronui after breakfast, Drive approximately 1.5-hours to Tongariro Lodge
Day 7 - 8: Two full days of guided fishing with Tongariro Lodge
Day 9: Day hike through the UNISCO World Heritage Site Tongariro National Park on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (guided or unguided)
Day 10: Full day of guided white-water raft fishing on the Tongariro River
Day 11 : Full day of guided helicopter fishing with Tongariro Lodge
Day 12: Depart Tongariro Lodge, Depart Taupo