Richard Price

430 Waihaha Road

RD1

Turangi

Central North Island wilderness rivers and streams

Lake Taupo

Anglers Retreat is marked on the Lake Taupo map.

Anglers Retreat is situated halfway between Taupo and Turangi townships, 4km off the Western Bays Highway (SH32), and located only minutes from the famous Waihaha River (stream). It is a pleasant 35 minute drive to Taupo or Turangi townships on good quiet sealed roads.

From its rural setting, the lodge overlooks Lake Taupo to the east and the mountains of Tongariro National Park to the south. To the west is Pureora Forest Park, and to the north rolling farmland.

A walking track leads from the lodge to the Waihaha stream mouth, lake edge and shore.

• Accommodation for up to six people
• Superb food and good wine using fresh local produce
• Continental/cooked breakfast, lunch and four course dinner are provided
• Personalised, relaxed and professional service
• A warm golden wooden interior
• Four comfortable bedrooms with either king or single beds
• All rooms with own ensuites or private bathroom facilities
• Extensive decks and beautful gardens
• Superb views from many rooms
• Stunning views of the night sky and the Milky Way.

Anglers Retreat specialises in wilderness fishing and trophy trout, with helicopter access to get to more remote areas, where the scenery and fishing are superb.

Fishing options include day trips or multi-day camp-outs, usually in tents, occasionally in huts. Anglers Retreat provides all the necessary gear, including tents, sleeping bags and cooking gear.

Your safety and enjoyment are prime goals, so when fishing wilderness areas, guides carry personal mini sat- alert (EPIRB).

At Anglers Retreat, you choose whether you choose if you would like gear provided on guide fishing trips.

If bringing your own fishing gear, Anglers Retreat recommends:

• 5 to 7 weight rods for the summer months; 7 or 8 weight rods for winter fishing
• Modern wide arbor reels such as Waterworks, Bauer, Lamson or Marryat to name a few.
• Dull coloured (olive or grey) long belly profile, forward taper lines
• Fluorocarbon leaders
• In summer, felt-soled boots or gortex breathable waders
• In winter, 5 or 7mm neoprene waders (or gortex waders over fleece wader trousers) plus polyprop long johns.

See also What to Take When Fly Fishing in New Zealand.

Other attractions in the area include:

• Hot pools just 20 minutes drive.
• Near Tongariro National Park and Pureora Forest and Pureora Forest park for bush walks.
• Adjacent to full working farms which give the opportunity to view farm animals and working dogs and on farm activities.
• 5 golf courses within 35 minutes dirve.
• Tongariro National Park ski field is less than an hours drive away.
• Shopping, cafes and restaurants at Taupo (35 mins away) and Rotorua (1 hours drive).

Anglers Retreat offers the some special deals for the winter 2007 season that include full accommodation and guided fishing:

• Share/twin: NZ$995 per person per night (excl. GST).
• Single: $NZ965 per night (excl. GST)
• Stay for four nights and enjoy the fifth night free.

The winter special includes:

• Twin/double room with ensuite
• Breakfast
• Complimentary cocktail hour
• A homestyle cooked, 3-course evening meal
• Guided fishing with an experienced fishing guide
• Drop off and pick up from Anglers Retreat
• Picnic lunch and refreshments
• All fishing gear as required, including breathable waders, rods and flies

The cost of fishing licences is not included.

Anglers Retreat can customise a package to suit your requirements, for example:
- accommodation only
- bed and breakfast
- accommodation and all meals
- guiding only

Wine can be purchased with dinner from Anglers Retreat's very good wine list.

Additional options

Anglers Retreat can also arrange:

• Transfers from Taupo airport: $120 per taxi (35 mins drive); helicopter POA.
• Transfers to/from railway at National Park $175

Specials

Specials run from time to time: please check with Anglers Retreat to see if one of their specials coincides with your preferred dates.

Rates for guided fly fishing start at NZ$625 per day plus licences, which includes modern 4x4 transport and a maximum of two anglers per guide.

Anglers Retreat can supply any necessary fishing gear at no extra cost:
- Sage or Composite rods
- Quality reels and lines
- Flies
- Neoprene waders for winter
- Quality sleeping bags and camping gear for over-nighters

Helicopter hire

Anglers Retreat can also arrange helicopter hire at a cost of $950 - $1450 depending on the location

Please book early to be sure of your preferred dates.

A 20% deposit is required to secure a booking. Full payment becomes due 30 days prior to commencement of the booking.

Mastercard and Visa are accepted.