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Waitahanui Lodge/Dragonfly River Guides

Close to the Waitahanui River,
Waitahanui Lodge provides
five self-contained cottages, two of which are right on the lake front.
A fishing store, and wood-fired smokehouse are on site, plus a boat ramp.

Based at the Lodge, experienced guide Shane French of Dragonfly River Guides offers safe and memorable local and back-country fishing trips.

Contacts	Shane and Lesley French
Address	116 State Highway 1 (SH1), Waitahanui
Contact details	Phone/Fax: +64 7 378 7183 Freephone: 0800 10 4321 Mobile: 027 279 6705 Waitahanui Lodge Email: waitahanuilodge@xtra.co.nz Web: www.taupofishing.co.nz Dragonfly River Guides Email: dragonflyguides@xtra.co.nz Web: www.taupofishing.co.nz
Fishing waters	Local fishing waters Waitahanui River Lake Taupo Hinemaiaia River Tauranga-Taupo River Favourite back-country fishing waters Whanganui River Whakapapa River Whirinaki River Rangitaiki River Mohaka River and its tribuary the Waipunga
Location	Waitahanui Lodge is marked on both the Lake Taupo and the Waitahanui River maps. Waitahanui is 10km south of Taupo.
Waitahanui Lodge	Waitahanui Lodge has five self-contained cottages which sleep 3-6 people. Two of the cottages are right on the lakefront and there is lake access for all guests. A pick-up service will collect you from Taupo or the airport. The on-site fishing store provides for all your fishing needs, including hire rods and waders, licences and all the know how to get you going. Plus your catch can be smoked for you using traditional wood methods.
Dragonfly River Guides	Shane French has years of knowledge on all types of rivers in Central North island region. Fishing options Fishing options include: - River and rip fishing - Tuition - Back country fishing - Raft expeditions - Quad bike adventures - Half and full day fishing What's included: Free pick up and drop off within Taupo. Half day: Tea and coffee plus a light snack Full day: A full lunch Dragonfly River Guides will smoke your catch from any winter fishing (March-November) in their traditional wood-fired smoke house. Top of the line equipment and felt soled waders can be supplied if necessary. Prices All prices are based on a maximum of two people. Winter fishing prices range from $250 for a half day to $500 for a full day, exclusive of licence. As summer fishing requires some traveling of up to 1 hour, prices range from $350 for a half day to $600 for a full day.
Website	Shane French provides daily fishing reports at the www.taupofishing.co.nz website. The website also provides product review, recipes, a member's forum and photo gallery.

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