Trout Fishing Farmstay

This very angler friendly farmstay accommodation has superb year-round fishing for both rainbow and brown trout right on the properrty. In fact the Waihou and Waimakariri Rivers on the farm were two of the 2008 World Fly Fishing Competition venues.

Top of the line fishing rods (both fly and spinner) are available free of charge for guests and an experienced guide can be arranged if required.

Host	Pauline Laboyrie
Address	357 State Highway 5 Tirau
Contact details	Phone: +64 7 883 1333 Fax: +64 7 883 1339 Mobile: +64 27 226 6788 Email: troutfishingfarmstay@xtra.co.nz Web: www.troutfishingfarmstay.co.nz
Local fishing waters	Waihou River Waimakariri River
Location	A1 Trout Fishing Farmstay is marked on the upper Waihou River map. It is: - 5 kms south of Tirau - 25 minutes from Rotorua and the Rotorua lakes fishing - 50 minutes from Taupo and Lake Taupo
Directions	Travel south from Tirau for 5km towards Rotorua on SH5. A1 Trout Fishing is opposite the museum and honey shop.
Features	A working dairy farm on 75 hectares of attractive, rolling country where: The New Zealand trout fishing team, the Silver Flies, is selected Numerous fishing competitions are held, including the 2008 World Fly Fishing Competition A professional count found 1000 fish in one kilometre of river Fishing licenses can be arranged when you arrive. You are just five minutes from the prosperous township of Tirau with its variety of unique shops, cafes and restaurants. Sightseeing and fishing are within easy reach You are only: - 15 minutes from Matamata (Lord of the Rings fame) - 20 minutes from Cambridge, a pretty English town - 35 minutes from the harbour at Tauranga - 45 minutes from the city of Hamilton - 50 minutes from the Waitomo Caves
Facilities	The Farmstay The farmstay is a fully equipped cottage that provides: Four bedrooms with king, queen and king single beds. Electric blankets and all linen supplied Fully equipped kitchen with oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer Lounge with 32" TV, DVD/video player, and stereo/radio Dining room Washing machine and clothes dryer Bathroom with hair dryer and clean towels supplied daily Log fire Alarm clock The Main Residence The main residence is a modern brick home that provides: Three bedrooms Bathroom Jacuzzi on private grounds
Feedback	"I can't speak highly enough of the set-up Pauline provides - two beautiful streams on the land, a quad to get around plus more helpfulness and hospitality than you could imagine - Heaven." Tom G, Ireland
Indicative tariff as at 8 Sept 2007	Farmstay - Breakfast provisions are supplied (bacon, eggs etc) - NZ$150 for two people per night - NZ$25 for each extra person Main Residence - Continental breakfast is provided - NZ$130 for two people per night - NZ$100 for single person Dinner Home cooked dinner: NZ$30 per person (available by prior arrangement) Fishing rod hire One day: $20 for one day One week: $35 for a week
Booking	Phone or email to make a booking.

The fishing

The farmstay cottage

The main residence

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