New Zealand Luxury Lodges

Come and experience for yourself the extraordinary natural beauty of Taupo, only a 45 minute flight from Auckland. Set in the tranquil 254ha grounds of the Kinloch Club course, on the shores of Lake Taupo, the scenic hub of New Zealand’s North Island, this modern uber-luxury Lodge has been designed by multi-award winning Andrew Patterson of Patterson Architects. Perhaps New Zealand’s best internationally known and published architect. The Lodge interiors have been masterfully designed by Virginia Fisher who is renowned for her work involving luxury lodges and hotels both in New Zealand and around the world. We provide expert fishing guides from the local region with invaluable insight of fly selection and trout variety. Choose from the best of our stunning secluded fishing spots with access either by road or helicopter. Our Executive Chef can cook up your fresh catch, or choose to catch and release for the health of our fish stocks.

Located on the banks of the Tongariro River, River Birches is in the heart of New Zealand’s finest fly fishing region. A few minute's walk or a short drive will take you to Tongariro fishing pools that are internationally renowned: The famous Major Jones pool, The Duchess (named after the Duchess of York), and many others immortalized by fishing writers are still fished today by a variety of anglers from all over the world. For the more experienced or adventurous angler, a helicopter can whisk you away to ‘big brown country’ where the Upper Rangitikei, Waipunga and Mohaka rivers hold some of the finest (and biggest!) brown trout in the North Island. These rivers are renowned for dry fly fishing, especially in summer, so be prepared for some challenging and exciting action! With a little notice, River Birches can help organize a wonderful fly fishing excursion like this for you.

Solitaire Lodge Rotorua, one of New Zealand’s premiere luxury lodges, enjoys breathtaking views over Lake Tarawera, with lush natural bush and volcanic landscape backdrop. The subtle design brings the outdoors in, inviting you to unwind and soak up the peace of this tranquil setting. Minutes from this iconic North Island resort you will discover a multitude of activities. The lodge is also the perfect place to simply relax, indulge and rejuvenate, left in the able hands of your warm, friendly New Zealand hosts. The Hamill family have been professional guides in the Rotorua region for many years. Departing from Solitaire Lodge’s Jetty, John Hamill’s generous Catamaran takes you on a private lake excursion jigging and trolling to proven fishing grounds. Lake Tarawera boasts the largest water volume in the Lakes District, at an average of 200ft deep, and is the ideal spawning ground for Rainbow Trout. Catching 4 to 5-pound trout is a regular occurrence, the excitement of which is only matched by the lure of the chase, and the enjoyment of fresh trout prepared for you by our Chef. Another option is to combine an early morning bathe in Lake Tarawera’s natural hot springs, breakfast on board followed by fishing for Rainbow Trout, – all in half a day.

The Lindis is situated a short walking distance from the world-famous Ahuriri River where guests can enjoy world-class fishing in the breathtaking scenery. We offer a diverse range of fishing options from small streams to high country lakes, tarns, and rivers. We cater to the beginner to the most experienced angler and pride ourselves on offering a first-class fishing experience. All fishing gear can be supplied, we also offer fly casting and fly tying tuition. We are committed to preserving our fishery which is all wild stock, both rainbow and brown trout may be caught averaging from 2kg to trophy size fish weighing in at over 5kg. Learn to fish or enhance your fishing knowledge with our local guide Rodger Webb. Rodger is a member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association and is a very passionate fisherman. Having grown up in the area and being introduced to fly fishing at a very young age, Rodger has a wealth of valuable knowledge to assist your fly fishing experience.

Incredible Guided Fly Fishing Experiences. This region repeatedly records the most sunshine hours of all of New Zealand, combined with the crystal clear waters and dozens of rivers and streams to choose from, the guided fly fishing experience offered by Stonefly Fishing Lodge can be the most memorable. The average catch size of brown trout in this region is approx 4lb-5lb, with catches of 8lb plus quite common and the chance of a trophy 10lb brown trout may only be a cast away. The wide choice of rivers available from Stonefly Fishing Lodge enables guests to experience relatively gentle flowing easy access rivers to more adventurous back country streams requiring more accurate casting and a suitable level of fitness. The location also allows a wide choice of rivers from different catchment systems enabling the fly fishing guides to pick the most appropriate fly fishing destination according to the various flow rates at a particular time of year.

Minaret Station privately owns a 50,000-acre parcel of wilderness providing guests with exclusive access to prime fishing rivers in the Southern Alps. In addition to this, Minaret Station holds independent concessions to fish on conservation lands covering some four million acres including National Parks and world heritage areas. Oxygen and nutrient-rich glacier-fed alpine streams and rivers produce fish that are in strong condition ensuring that setting the hook is only half the challenge. Gin-clear water allows early spotting of fish. This clarity however means that whilst anglers can see the fish, the fish can also see the angler. Spot and stalk is the method of choice and by far the most exciting. Anglers often use dry fly, streamer, and nymph techniques on the same stretch of water. On the eastern side of the Southern Alps, the rivers run from their narrow headwaters into wider, braided streams flowing through high alpine valleys surrounded by high peaks. These rivers hold wild rainbow and brown trout and the fish are known for their strength and fight as a result of their cold, fast-flowing alpine environment. The region and its rivers provide an incredible landscape in which to spend a day of wilderness fishing

Founded by legendary angler and guide Tony Hayes in 1982 Tongariro Lodge Guides have catered for the world’s who’s who of fly-fishing. OUR EXPERIENCED GUIDES PROVIDE ACCESS TO OVER 40 RIVERS AND 3 LAKES Tongariro Lodge guides offer the most diverse range of rainbow and brown trout fly fishing opportunities in New Zealand. The name New Zealand raises the pulse of trout fishermen and women the world over, and wild rainbow and brown trout have thrived better in the Lake Taupo system than anywhere else in this country. Trophy trout over 10lbs are landed by Tongariro Lodge guests each year, with an overall average of around 4 lbs. The Tongariro River is the most famous fly fishing river in New Zealand. Every year over 50 thousand prime-conditioned trout migrate up this river from Lake Taupo, providing truly amazing year-round fly fishing opportunities.

Within and around the confines of Fiordland National Park, amid towering peaks, flow the clearest rivers inhabited by large wild Brown and Rainbow trout. Fiordland Lodge offers guided fly fishing in both Fiordland and neighboring Southland with experienced professional guides. With more than 30 rivers and streams all within 1.5 hour drive of the Lodge, options are abundant. From well-populated fisheries that are perfect for both novice and intermediate to world-class trophy fisheries to challenge the most advanced anglers, Fiordland Lodge proudly caters to anglers of all abilities. Experience true wilderness fishing amongst stunning scenery on remote rivers in Fiordland. (Optional helicopter fly-ins direct from the Lodge), or try backcountry fishing via 4WD. We also offer drift fishing and jet boat fishing where we use jet boats to fish the Waiau river for either half or full-day fishing experiences. Fiordland Lodge can organize multi-day trips for a variety of water and scenery: an unforgettable experience each day.

Close to several of New Zealand's iconic trout fishing rivers, Blanket Bay was originally built for the owner Tom Tusher's love of fly fishing. From lakes to large rivers, slow-moving pools, fast runs, and riffles to bush-clad streams, the question is where to begin. Blanket Bay is close to several of New Zealand’s iconic trout fishing rivers with the Greenstone and Caples minutes away by helicopter. Good fishing is also available nearby in local rivers and streams, along the lake edge, or around the river mouths, that flow into Lake Wakatipu. Trout have been caught at the mouth of Stoney Creek that runs alongside the Lodge.

Fly fishing – top of the South Island Here you can enjoy fly fishing on numerous blue-ribbon streams and rivers, with over 30 waters accessible by road (most within one hour’s drive) and countless others by helicopter. The region offers a huge variety, ranging from small, intimate rivers like the Owen River, to iconic freestone rivers such as the Wairau. The average trout size ranges from 3lb to 6lb (there’s nothing average about that!) but each season our fishery grants many an angler’s dreams of landing a 10-pounder.

Fly fishing at Poronui is synonymous with gin-clear waters surrounded by native forests and big brown and rainbow trout in the heart of New Zealand’s backcountry. You can stay close to home and travel on foot or by 4WD to some of Poronui’s easily accessible fishing rivers. Uncover the full range of incredible fishing experiences by taking a helicopter ride to one of the many rivers available to anglers. The helicopter will pick you up right in front of the lodge and the guides will lead you to some of the most challenging and legendary fly fishing in the world. Take pleasure in stalking and sight casting to large browns and rainbows in the shallow, clear waters.

An exquisite boutique, luxury lodge with a New Zealand story and an elegant European style. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel both relaxed and uplifted as you experience the generous hospitality and comfort of this magical five-star lodge. Hawke’s Bay has some of the finest fly-fishing spots in the country and from the verandah, at The Manse you can look down on one of the best – Ngaruroro River. Let us know and we can arrange a guided fishing trip for you at any of the excellent fishing rivers in the region.

Your World Away, Nearby. Explore the spectacular, experience the dramatic, and enjoy exotic New Zealand firsthand. Wharekauhau is considered one of New Zealand’s, (and the world's), most luxury hideawaysDiscover one of New Zealand’s best-kept fly fishing secrets in the rivers of the Tararua Ranges. New Zealand is regarded as a fly fishing utopia and we are lucky that one of the best-kept fly fishing secret spots can be found on a short helicopter flight from the lodge's front lawn. -The rivers of the Tararua Ranges. A full day out with a professional guide is the best way to fish the remote rivers. Multiple rivers have some of the most spectacular scenery New Zealand has to offer. Crystal clear pools and large fish are a highlight of these isolated river systems. Trophy-size trout can be caught, and the late summer-time cicada fishing is incredible. ‘Nymphing’ and ‘Dry-Fly’ fishing the many deep pools and runs, can produce good numbers of hookups in a day's fishing.

Don't just dream of the one that got away...Fishing at Lake Taupo is a dream come true! Arrive with a glass of award-winning wine to help you unwind within the peace and serenity that surrounds you. Relax in your spacious King size suite overlooking the lake and lodge gardens where everything has been created for your comfort. Stunning views of Taupo surround you in this piece of paradise. Relax in front of heartening log fires in the winter or take a stroll around the foreshore of one of the most beautiful lakes in the world Relax, unwind and soak up the atmosphere in this lakeside retreat in the volcanic and fly fishing heartland of New Zealand. This award-winning Luxury Lodge is a designer's delight. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, it is set within magnificent landscaped gardens overlooking beautiful Lake Taupo and the mountains. Enjoy an early morning start with a full chef-prepared breakfast before venturing out into one of the regional rivers for world-class fly fishing. The rivers of the Central North Island offer unlimited opportunities for the keen angler, whether you drive, raft, or fly for the wily Browns of the Mohaka and back Country Rivers or the fighting rainbows of the Tongariro and Tauranga Taupo Rivers. Your guide will pick you up from the Lodge and you will be back in time for a leisurely evening swapping fishing stories before deciding what you would like to do for dinner.

Tucked in the shadow of the remote peaks of the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Cedar Lodge is a fly fishing and adventure lodge like none other, offering immaculately appointed accommodations well off the beaten path. Fly fishers in the know consider New Zealand the trophy trout capital of the world for good reason. With an illustrious reputation in its own right, and known for large brown and rainbow trout and pristine, gin clear water, Cedar Lodge offers the ultimate opportunity to target trophy trout. With more than 30 years of heli-fishing experience exclusively in the South Island region, the award-winning Cedar Lodge is considered the South Island’s premier fly fishing lodge. Eleven Experience looks forward to years of incredible fly fishing and maintaining the legendary tradition of Cedar Lodge. Perfect for the angler and non-angler alike, Cedar Lodge guests can enjoy intimate tours of New Zealand’s most renowned wineries, helicopter assisted hiking, and, of course, world-class helicopter assisted fly fishing led by highly knowledgeable and experienced local guides. Our guided fly fishing and vacation packages are tailored to make you feel at home on the South Island while sight fishing for wild trout on New Zealand’s most picturesque and exotic waters.

South Island Fly Fishing at its best River Haven Lodge is a specialty fly fishing luxury lodge that provides accommodation, professional Fishing Guides, and all your gear; along with a garden fresh healthy picnic lunch served on the river. Stop in the River Haven private Bar after fishing for a cold drink and great bar snacks. We've even included the wine and beer with your cabin cost, to eliminate unwanted miscellaneous costs, and put your focus on your reason for being here, to catch brown trout! Guests provide their breakfast and dinner in our fully equipped kitchens in the cabins or run into town (only 3K away) where there are five restaurants and a grocery shop for a takeaway or dining in. We offer riverfront luxury log cabins, with world-renowned fly fishing guides at our specialty brown trout fly fishing luxury lodge. Only three minutes from Murchison and located in Kahurangi National Park, River Haven Lodge is centrally located at the Top of the South Island of New Zealand, giving you access to over thirty rivers by car and another twenty rivers by helicopter. River Haven Lodge has access for any of the four helicopter companies we work with, to land only steps from your cabin, to fly into this world-class trout fishery..

Huka Lodge has its very foundations in the sport of fly fishing, as the trout-rich Waikato River which flows alongside the property was the original motivation for Alan Pye to set up a series of white canvas tents as a well-positioned fishermen’s camp. As word of the bountiful properties of the river spread, visitors came to the remote outpost from around the world to cast their lines and try for a bite. Today, many visitors to Taupō are keen to try their hand at the traditional sport. The Taupō region is New Zealand’s most popular trout fishing region and is renowned as home to some of the world’s best fly fishing rivers. The Waitahanui, Hinemaiaia, and Tongariro rivers are great attractions, while the surrounding lush green scenery makes it a peaceful – if challenging – pastime for anglers of all ages and stages.