This trip is quite picturesque and takes about 2 hours. Your guide is also the chief cook and bottle washer and has been known to whip up some fantastic meals. The fishing is on private land and the brown trout eagerly await your presentation. There are also rainbows available, but the average is 1 rainbow to 10 browns. The fish average 3 to 7 pounds and are wild fighters.
Helicopters are also available if wish to get even further into the bush.
Tongariro Our final destination as you head south on North Island is Tongariro Lodge. This is the old haunt of President and Mrs. Carter. Owner Tony Hayes oversees the entire operation. The lodge was built with the fisherman in mind. The accommodations and meals are upmarket.