Fishing

Rua Awa Lodge offers picturesque self contained accommodation set amongst 20 acres of gardens, orchard, expansive lawns, pasture and native bush with views towards Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro. The Lodge borders a DOC reserve that resonates withbirdsong, enjoy nature on your doorstep with fishing, walking, swimming and star filled night skies.

Join us for the experience of a lifetime on the stunning Kapiti Coast. Right on the doorstep of Kapiti Island, sailing and paddling a holopuni on the Kapiti Marine Reserve will leave you spellbound!

The holopuni – meaning to venture everywhere – is a unique sailing craft, a fusion of modern and traditional Hawaiian outrigger design. Built to harness the wind and current, our experienced holopuni skippers provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all ages and ability. 

For the freedom of solitary adventure, book our solo tour or share the moment with a couple or group booking.  

At The Exquisite Group, we recognise every person's luxury is different.  We curate bespoke, luxury experiences throughout Aotearoa for the discerning client ensuring we understand their needs whilst also focussing on the Tiaki of our whenua and ensuring they have the opportunity to return. We are a full Destination Management Company, bringing together all the services required to meet the clients wishes from when they first arrive through to their departure, providing exclusive experiences for whatever they wish, at the same time supporting our fellow members of NZMT and wanting them to return with friends and whānau in the future.

Owhaoko, a secluded cabin hidden in the remote New Zealand wilderness on exclusive ancestral lands. Only accessible by helicopter, a stay at this cabin is a privilege experienced by only a few.  Enjoy complete immersion in nature and complete solitude – there are no roads, no people, no cell coverage, no stress. Just wild perfection.

Based in Ruatāhuna in the heart of the North Island of Aotearoa, we offer the experience of a mystical, remote, pure and natural paradise with the people of this land. Our tours include Eco-cultural Experiences (2-day) for groups of 6-20 and River Fishing Tour on Horse-back (1-day & Overnight) for groups of 1-2.

• Honey and apiary/beehive tours
• Traditional Maori and contemporary cultural experiences
• Marae or home-stay accommodation
• Forest and biodiversity tours
• Fishing and/or horse-riding treks

Contact us so we can work out a tour that best suit you. Dates: by arrangement November to March each year

Our cultural experience starts when our guide welcomes you into the tribal lands of Ngati Manawa (The Eel People), and regales you with stories of the area. During the tour, guests learn about the iwi’s ancestors, land settlement, spiritual connection with Eel, and takes guests through a short bush walk to hidden ancient Maori rock art carved 400 years before the Great Migration. Later, guests join in and help with the preparation of a hangi dinner at the lodge overlooking the lake, before enjoying a selection of optional afternoon cultural activities. Kohutapu Lodge can also offer daytime tours and gourmet indigenous lunch tours for the mature market, overnight accommodation, full and half day guided fishing and hunting trips as well as overnight marae stay and community visits/cultural exchange within our schools and community.

The Tolaga Bay Inn is your gateway to the East Coast and has been providing warm hospitality for over 130 years since 1881. As descendants of the coast we have a responsibility to restore and preserve our heritage for our next generations.  So we have created the Tolaga Bay Inn Charitable Trust to oversee the restoration of our historical Inn and help regenerate our community by fostering tourism and digital technology development.  We have an on-site café, bar, garden bar and upstairs accommodation for travellers. We are 10mins walk to the beach and have an information centre onsite to help with local advice and guidance.

Chris Jolly Outdoors is introducing the first experience of its kind this summer on Lake Taupō! Taurikura Māori Cultural Experience aboard Cruise Cat is the creation of Atera and Henare Pitiroi, working together with the students of the local Te Kura Kaupapa. They have created an educational interactive cultural experience for guests to learn to work the poi, play traditional Māori games, sample Rewana bread and even get their own washable moko. As the boat cruises on Lake Taupō, guests will hear the songs and learn the history and stories of the Tūwharetoa people.

At Blue Mountain Lodge we offer you high quality accommodation on our 20 acre farmlet, and the opportunity to fish with Dean, who has over 30 years experience as a Professional Fishing Guide. Fiona's passion is cooking and entertaining, and we strive to be as self sufficient as possible, growing our own vegetables, eggs and meat. There is a large flower garden to enjoy and glorious views over the surrounding mountains . We are conveniently located on the Southern Scenic Route between Milford and Doubtful Sound and just a 6 minute drive from the bustling township of Te Anau.

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou kātoa, ngā mihi nui kia koutou, naumai haere mai ki te moana o Rotorangi, ki te wharenui o Ariari. The Ariari Lodge Homestead and Lake View Chalets are designed with relaxation and comfort in mind. Revitalise and re-energise with a relaxing stay. Located in a scenic paradise where the only sound is the call of native birds, Ariari Lodge in Taranaki brings together nature and culture to deliver a luxury New Zealand experience.