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 | New Zealand has literally thousands of kilometres of fishable lakes and rivers all for the price of a fishing licence. In fact the diversity of fishing is such that planning your trip to experience what many regard as the top fishing destination in the world can be overwhelming.
This free 39 page book describes in detail all you need to know about planning your trip. From licence requirements, fishing regulations, customs and what you can bring into the country, national and local holiday seasons and so much more. It is an essential guide to help you ensure your angling adventure is all you hope it to be. | $0.00 | ||
 | This itinerary begins and end in Christchurch in the South Island. It takes you over the Lewis Pass to the West Coast and back to Christchurch via the Arthurs Pass. It is designed for anglers who wish to experience a wide range of fishing in beautiful surroundings. While the total distance travelled is not great, the huge variety of scenery from high mountain passes through to wild coastal drives and deep mountain lakes will keep any angler's interest for weeks.
This itinerary provides plenty of interest for any non-fishing partner as it includes a spa resort at Maruia Springs and the rugged beauty of the coastal drive between Westport and Greymouth which many regard as one of the finest in the world. | $15.00 | ||
 | This itinerary, which starts and finishes in Wellington, takes you through the best fishing that the lower North Island has to offer. It takes you to waters in Manawatu, Hawkes Bay, Taupo and the Wairarapa and includes many of the rivers that have been used in international competitions. It also gives the angler the chance to capture a trophy fish in some remote backcountry waters. The section Around Taupo touches on some of the same rivers and waters as the Central North itinerary. | $15.00 | ||
 | This itinerary takes you through the best rivers and streams in the top of the South Island, an area many regard as the premier brown trout region in the country. The itinerary starts and ends at Picton which is the South Island arrival and departure point for the inter-island ferries from Wellington. You could equally well start this itinerary at other points en route, including Blenheim and Nelson. From Picton, the itinerary takes you westward via Nelson and Motueka to Golden Bay and then south and west to the fishing around Karamea, Murchison and the Nelson Lakes. | $15.00 | ||
 | This itinerary takes you through the best fishing in the lower South Island. The starting point is Dunedin, though you could start from other centres such as Queenstown or Christchurch. It takes you from the dry windswept highlands of Central Otago which in summer can become tinder dry, up to the Waitaki River and hydro lakes in the Central South Island and south west through to the lush temperate rain-forest regions of Fiordland. Not only will you drive close to the spectacular Southern Alps but you will also cross the lush plains of Southland. This is a region where you will find your own magic and fantastic fishing. | $15.00 | ||
 | This itinerary begins and ends in Auckland (though you could start from other centres such as Hamilton or Tauranga). It takes you through the beautiful Bay of Plenty with its golden beaches and down to the East Coast and Hawke Bay. This itinerary also takes you past the stunning Lake Waikaremoana, through the wild and remote Te Urewera National Forest Park, to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua with its numerous lakes, and into some of the best trophy fisheries in the country areas. Travel is kept to a minimum each day so that there is plenty of time to explore the wonderful rivers and streams along the way. | $15.00 | ||
 | This 810 km itinerary begins and ends in Auckland (though you can start from other places such as Tauranga and Hamilton if it suits). It takes you into some of the best-known and most productive North Island fishing waters around Rotorua, Lake Taupo, Turangi and Taumarunui. It includes all the waters chosen for the 2008 World Fishing Championships. Not only does it provide excellent fishing opportunities but you will travel through some of the most beautiful countryside around the north and centre of the North Island. | $15.00 | ||
 | This itinerary starts and ends in Christchurch and takes you through the best of the fishing in the Central South Island. It will take you through a range of landscapes from flat plains to high mountains many of which were used for filming "The Lord of the Rings". Fishing venues range from small crystal clear streams to large braided rivers and mountain lakes.
From Christchurch you head first to the beautiful Canterbury high country and its pristine lakes. You then spend some time fishing the lakes and rivers of the Waitaki River catchment before setting off for superb dry fly fishing on crystal clear West Coast rivers. The journey back to Christchurch takes you via Lake Coleridge traveling and fishing the famous snow-fed Rakaia River where you can experience the fishing in the headwaters, the middle reaches as well as the tidal areas at the mouth. There are a number of areas where there is excellent salmon fishing from December through to March | $15.00 | ||
 | Throughout New Zealand and particularly in the North Island there is excellent fishing to found throughout the year if you know where to look.
Although the principle fishing season in New Zealand is during the warmer months from October to April, wherever you are you will not be far from some water open to anglers during the winter. What is more, many of these lakes and rivers fish as well or even better than they do during the summer season. So do not make the mistake of hanging up your rods and waders because the weather has become a bit cooler. Take a look at what is available and set out to explore the numerous waters that are open. You will be surprised at both the quantity and quality of the fishing available to you. | $25.00 |