Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge is one of the world's great fishing lodges. It is located in beautiful landscaped grounds on the banks of the legendary Tongariro River and provides the highest level of accommodation and service. The knowledgeable resident guides, with 28 years of guiding experience on over 40 rivers and 4 lakes in the vicinity, will ensure that you will have the angling adventure of a lifetime. It is little wonder that Tongariro Lodge has become one of the iconic places to stay for those searching for the ultimate fishing experience.

This is a lodge run by anglers for anglers and a place where fishing memories are made.

Owner/General Managers	Steve Smith and Julianne Fulton
Address	Tongariro Lodge 83 Grace Rd PO Box 278 Turangi
Contact details	Phone: +64 7 386 7946 Fax +64 7 386 8860 Email: trout@tongarirolodge.co.nz Web: www.tongarirolodge.co.nz Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Local fishing waters	Tongariro River Lake Taupo Lake Taupo streams Waimarino River Tauranga-Taupo River Mohaka River Rangitaiki River Lake Otamangakau Lake Rotoaira Plus a number of other rivers known by the resident guides.
Location	Tongariro Lodge is marked on the lower Tongariro River map. It is located on the banks of the Tongariro River just north of Turangi and close to the southern shores of Lake Taupo. Transfers to and from airports at Taupo, Rotorua, or Auckland can be arranged.
History	Since it was established in 1982 by legendary angler and guide Tony Hayes, a who's who of world fly fishing have stayed at Tongariro Lodge along with many celebrities such as President Jimmy Carter, Robert Mitchum, Liam Neeson, Larry Hagman, Timothy Dalton, Malcom Fraser. It has featured in major fishing and travel publications in the USA, Australia, Europe and New Zealand including The New Yorker, Conde Naste Traveller, Gourmet Magazine, New York Times, Esquire, Forbes FYI, Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod and Reel, Wild On The Fly, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines in-flight magazines. The lodge has had major exposure on Australian, New Zealand and American prime time television, with shows such as Greg Norman's Clear Water Big Fish series, Rex Hunt Outdoor Show, Fly Fishing The World and ABC World of Sports.

Features	The lodge offers guests the following facilites: Beautifully landscaped grounds that lead down to the Tongariro River so fly fishing is only a cast away Helicopter pad to allow guest easy access into some of the most remote wilderness rivers Hamper lunches - perfect for a day on the water Expert guiding with one of Tongariro Lodge's top guides Four course dinners, cooked English breakfasts and picnic lunch daily The area and lodge is steeped in fishing history with many photos and mementos of the superb fishing that has been enjoyed by Zane Grey, the Queen Mother, Presidents and many many others over the decades adorning the walls.
Facilities	The lodge offers guests the following facilites: Guest lounges with chess, games and library Astro turf tennis court Petanque courts Spa pool Open fires to relax around after a days fishing First class restaurant with superb wine list.
Accommodation	The lodge provides guests accommodation in executive chalets that are separate from the main lodge. The chalets range from one to five bedrooms each with: Full private facilites The highest level of fittings and comfort Their own secluded sunny terrace with views of the Tongariro River, Lake Taupo or the mountains
The restaurant	Tongariro Lodge has an international reputation and specialises in serving the best of New Zealand game and traditional foods accompanied by superb wine. The true atmosphere of the Lodge is best experienced in front of an open fire over a four course evening meal as the day's activities are recounted. - Beware however, stories get taller as the evening wears on. Breakfast and luncheon are provided at your leisure. Hamper lunches are one of the specialities and great for those heading out for a day on the water.
Fishing options	The lodge is located in a vast fishery that can provide the trout fishing experience of a lifetime at any time of the year. There is great fishing for the beginner and expert alike. The options include: River fishing The world famous Tongariro River is just a short cast from your accommodation. As well there are numerous other rivers a short distance drive from the lodge which has four wheel drive vehicles that can get you to those special places safely and quickly. Raft fishing The lodge runs their own rafts that can take you through stunning scenerey to fish remote pools where the fish have seldom seen a fly allowing you to combine adventure with your fishing experience. In this way the lodge guides can put you onto some of the best back country nymph and dry fly fishing for sighted browns and rainbows. Boat fishing on Lake Taupo Lake Taupo is a short distance away and offers some of the best fishing to be found anywhere. Whether it be trolling or harling or using the boat to get to a remote sheltered bay to cast to trout that are chasing small bait fish into the shallows, the opportunities are endless. Heli-fishing A helicopter access options offers anglers the opportunity to access truly remarkable fishing in remote wilderness areas where you will not see another angler.
About your guides	To make the most of the time you have in this fishing paradise we recommend that you make use of one of the resident guides each of whom have an average of over 20 years guiding experience. Through the knowledge they have bult up of the area, they can take you to many rivers that run through private land and are generally unaccessible. And every year the guides in their leisure time get out and explore more 'waters' for the lodge guests to enjoy.

Accommodation: indicative tariffs as at 1 Sept 2010	Tongariro Lodge's tariff includes accommodation in a private self contained chalet, four-course dinner, english cooked breakfast and full use of all the lodge's facilites. 2-5 bedroom Chalet Summer rate (November to March) Two people: NZ$465 per person excluding GST One person: NZ$563 excluding GST Winter rate (April to November) Two people: NZ$400 per person excluding GST One person: NZ$434 excluding GST 1 Bedroom Chalet Summer rate (November to March) Two people: NZ$392 per person excluding GST One person: NZ$436 excluding GST Winter Rate (April to November) Two people: NZ$465 per person excluding GST One person: NZ$563 excluding GST
Transfers Taupo Airport to Tongariro Lodge	Per vehicle, one way, up to 8 passengers NZ$138
Guided fly fishing	Guided fishing with one of the lodges top guides includes: - All tackle - Expert tuition - Lunch for day Bookings are for a maximum of 2 anglers on rivers per guide or 4 anglers per boat: NZ$608 per guide for a full day excluding GST NZ$304 per guide for a half day excluding GST
Rates for fly fishing packages	Anglers packages are available from 1 Nov to 31 March All rates are per person, excluding GST, for: - Accommodation in a twin share room - Four course dinners - Cooked English breakfasts - Picnic lunch daily - Expert guiding with a top guide (2 anglers per guide) 2 - 5 Bedroom Villa accommodation 4 night fly fishing package: NZ$2,768 per person 5 night fly fishing package: $NZ3,536 per person 7 night fly fishing package: $NZ5,072 per person 1 Bedroom Chalet accommodation 4night fly fishing package: NZ$2,480 per person 5 night fly fishing package: $NZ3,176 per person 7 night fly fishing package: $NZ4,568 per person
Other attractions	Other attractions in the area include: Hot mineral pools just 10 minutes drive Tongariro Trout Centre is less than 5 minutes away Tongariro National Park and Pureora Forest and Pureora Forest park for bush walks. 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 (25 mins away) and Rotorua (1 hours drive).
Bookings	Please phone or email to make a booking, or use the online form at the www.tongarirolodge.co.nz website. To see if there are any last minute rates available, contact by email or phone reservations on +64 7 3867946.
Cancellation policy	Reservations are confirmed by a 25% deposit on room and meals package and guided fishing. If a reservation is cancelled: Within 60 days prior to arrival a 25% cancellation fee applies Within 30 days prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee applies.

Executive Chalet

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