Cruise and Fish with John Hamill

John Hamill

PO Box 1196
Rotorua 3040
New Zealand

Phone: +64 21 951 959

Email: info@cruiseandfish.co.nz

Web: www.cruiseandfish.co.nz

Lake Tarawera

Lake Okataina

Lake Rotorua

Lake Rotoiti

Ohau Channel

Waiteti Stream

Ngongotaha Stream

Plus a huge number of other lakes and streams within the region

John was introduced at a young age to fishing and hunting around the central North Island and this passion has led to a career as a fly fishing guide. From the total beginner to the expert, he loves sharing the passion that is fly fishing and is committed to the enjoyment of your fishing adventure with him.

Your guide:

• Has more than 40 years fly fishing experience
• Is a member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association
• Holds a Commercial Launch Masters Qualification

John has more than 15 years of guiding and hospitality experience, so make it a day to remember with Cruise and Fish Rotorua.

Cruise Lake Tarawera on board Elusive

• 3 Hours
• Description: A couple of hours fishing. When you have had enough, cook your catch in the sand at hot water beach while relaxing in the warm waters of this area and if you have released your catch then the warm waters will sooth and satisfy the soul.
• Price: NZ$750 for up to 6 adults
• Includes: Pick up from a place of your choice, Fishing equipment and light refreshments

Local streams and lakes

• Time: 1/2 Day (8am-1pm or 2pm-7pm)
• Area: Lake edges, stream mouths and streams within 20 minutes drive of Rotorua
• Description: For those with time limitations this will give a tasty introduction to what fly fishing for brown and rainbow trout in New Zealand is like. Once you experience this world class fishery, you'll be hooked for life.
• Price: NZ$495 for 1-2 Fishermen
• Includes: Licences and required equipment

Local rivers and streams

• Full Day
• Area: Rivers and Streams within about a one hour drive of Rotorua
• Description:Explore some of the many local rivers with plentiful stocks of rainbow and brown trout. You're guide has grown up fishing these rivers and will take you to the best river for the day.
• Price: NZ$875 for 1-2 Fishermen
• Includes:Licences, lunches and light refreshments

Back Country Fly Fishing

• Full Day
• Area: New Zealand's Central North Island
• Description: Your guide will drive you to the Helicopter port before you're flown directly to the best fishing spot. Be enchanted by the spectacular scenery of the New Zealand wilderness while you fish in a world class river with receiving angler pressure. Fly fishing experience recommended
• Price: NZ$2,200 for 1-2 Fishermen
• Includes: Includes licences, all equipment, lunches and light refreshments

Heli Fishing

• Full Day
• Area: New Zealand's Central North Island
• Description: Fly direct from Rotorua city to the backcountry fishing spots. However, in this package the helicopter stays with you, meaning if the fishing is slower than expected you have the option of moving. As an added bonus you can enjoy some of Rotorua's great scenery on your way to and from the fishing spots
• Price: Approx. NZ$3,300 for 1-2 Fishermen, depends on areas fished
• Includes: A sumptuous lunch, licences, all equipment and light refreshments

Custom Adventures

• Half day to Weeks at a time
• Area: Anywhere in New Zealand
• Description: Let us customise a package to suit your wants and desires. Whether it be a multi day heli-fishing trip or an afternoon teaching the kids to fly fish, we have the expertise and resources to make your dream a reality
• Price: Contact us with your desires
• Includes: All equipment, food, accommodation, transportation and licenses you require