Bridge Fishing Lodge

Bridge Fishing Lodge sits on the banks of the stunning Tongariro River in a tranquil park-like setting. As well as comfortable accomodation the fully licenced Rod 'n Gun restaurant can cook your trout for you.

The lodge offers everything the angler needs including a drying room and fish cleaning facilites. After a day spent outdoors you can return to a relaxing hot spa, a log fire and fine New Zealand wine and cuisine.

Host	Mark Alston
Address	State Highway One PO Box 42 Turangi
Contact details	Freephone: 0800 88 76 88 for reservations only Phone: +64 7 386 8804 (within NZ 07 386 8804) Fax: +64 7 386 8803 (within NZ 07 386 8803) Email: info@bridgefishinglodge.co.nz Web: www.bridgefishinglodge.co.nz Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Fishing waters	Local fishing waters include: Tongariro River Waimarino River Lake Taupo Lake Taupo stream mouths
Location	Bridge Fishing Lodge is marked on the the Tongariro River map. It is four hours drive from either Auckland or Wellington and only 40 minutes from Taupo. Bridge Fishing Lodge sits on the banks of the Tongariro River just by the bridge on SH1, and though convenient to the road the lodge has a charming rural atmosphere.
Features	For the angler, Bridge Fishing Lodge provides: Access to the Tongariro River just 100 metres away Other trout fishing streams nearby Helicopter landing area Drying room for gear Deep freezer, fish cleaning facilities and BBQ Fishing guides and tuition arranged at reasonable rates Wilderness guides available for back country fishing Boat trips on Lake Taupo arranged The chef can cook and present your catch for snacks in the bar before dinner (by arrangement)
Accommodation	The comfortable modern accommodation consists of: 23 rooms with bath and shower 1 room with spa bath and shower 7 self-contained apartments with kitchen and shower All rooms have: Fridge and tea/coffee making facilities Guest controlled electric heating Electric blankets on all beds Direct dial telephone Television/In-house video and radio Hair dryers available All rooms are serviced daily by friendly and professional staff.
Facilities	Fully licensed restaurant and bar Spa and sauna Guest laundry with dryer and iron Car washing facilities Cot / highchair / babysitting services available Two conference rooms with the capacity for 10-70 people (or 100 in total using both rooms theatre style)
Rod 'n Gun restaurant	The Rod 'n Gun restaurant is is open Monday to Saturday from 6pm-9pm and features: Fishing and hunting décor A big log fire Seating for up to 65 An a la carte dining with enticing entrees, mouth watering mains and delicious deserts Set menus for special events or occasions. A professional team and personal service You can view a menu at the Bridge Fishing Lodge website.
Local activities	The lodge provides access to a recreational playground and smorgasbord of all things outdoors. The Tongariro Crossing Snow skiing Lake Taupo Hiking and trekking Mountain biking Golf Thermal hot pools White water rafting Onsite volley ball Petanque For more details of local activities see the Bridge Fishing Lodge website.
Indicative tariff as at 1 Feb 2009	Bridge Fishing Lodge's rates for two people range from NZ$85-$125.

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