South Island: 7 Day Fly Fishing Adventures 2010 - 2011

NOTE for JAN-MAR 2010 trips - Please phone for availability of non-scheduled trips as we can run them at any time for individuals or pairs.

Summer 2009 Trip Photos:.            FOR MORE 2009 TRIP PHOTOS CLICK HERE

Please read the information below to get an idea of our NZ Trips. These trips are extremely popular and book out well in advance each year; their popularity growing as word of mouth spreads.

These are the best NZ fly fishing trips available bar none.  Seven days away, fully guided by the Goulburn Valley Fly Fishing Centre team, running Saturday to Saturday. The all inclusive price includes home cooked meals, accommodation, fishing licence plus all permits, transportation and guiding. The only thing not included in the price is fights and we can also help you to organise those if necessary.

We are the only Australian Guides licensed to guide in New Zealand by New Zealand's Department of Conservation. We are also members of the Professional Fishing Instructors and Guides Association (PFIGA). This year's trips booked out very quickly with 80% of clients returning. So getting in quick will be essential.

The accommodation is comfortable and cozy but not upmarket, perfect for a group of keen fly fishers who only come home to eat, sleep and recharge the batteries! The house is located on a working deer farm with the famous Aparima River running through the middle of it. From this base we have access to nearly twenty waters in the immediate area and many more within a 60 minute drive. You can even walk out the back door and fish to 3-5lb browns if you choose!

Most important of all, the fishing is simply world class. Participants this season (2009) caught fish up to 8lb in weight, with the average a solid 3-4lbs. Most of the rivers contain good numbers of wild brown trout with daytime sight fishing the norm. Hatches can occur at any time of day although evenings on those mild, pleasant nights are a real treat.

During the day most fish will be found swinging to and fro in the current taking every nymph drifting downstream. Although an accurate nymph representation will take many fish, a well presented dry will do just as well. Fishing large terrestrials is a highlight of fly fishing in the region from January through to mid-March. By far the majority of fish caught with dry flies. Glancing through our diaries it would be about 90% taken on dries.

We will fish a number of rivers during your trip. From the large, braided, flood-prone rivers of the valley floors to the smaller tributaries that cut their way through the rich farmland of the region. The opportunity to fish and experience a wide variety of waters will arise. The options are many and varied, allowing us to pick and choose what we want to do each day depending on the weather and our/your preferences.

Seven days starting and ending at Queenstown Airport on a Saturday. Includes transport, accommodation, meals, fishing licence's, guiding. The only thing not included is alcohol, incidentals and flights. We recommend utilising Air New Zealand's direct flights into Queenstown as the most economical and direct way of getting there if you are simply doing the one week trip. Many prefer to arrive earlier and drive down from Christchurch, taking some time to take in the wonderful views of the Alps and the great fishing of the Canterbury region. Others use frequent flyer points to get to NZ and then catch internal connecting flights to Queenstown. Many choose to tour with their partner in the lead up to the trip or at the tail end. Rest assured, no matter how complicated your diary and limited your time, we can find a way to get you there.

Bring a Friend

All trips are based on a guide ratio of 2:1. That is for every two fly fishers there is a guide. This ensures lots of quality time with an expert at your shoulder, but nothing is better than sharing the experience with a good friend or fishing mate. Many of our regulars come back every year, either in pairs or in small groups. This year, we again have several parties of four and two groups of six that have rebooked. Some have been coming with us for eight years now. Please let us know when inquiring if you are interested in more than one spot.

Summer 2009 Trip Photos

We have uploaded a selection of photos from last year for you to take a look at. These pics will give you a great idea of the sort of fishing done and the sort of places that we visit. There are photos from previous years at the bottom of this page but the most recent ones can be accessed by clicking here.

• FIRST ROUND OFFER: Those that went with us to NZ in 2010 will be given first choice of the available dates for trips in 2010-2011 on March 28, 2010
  
  
• SECOND ROUND OFFER: Those that have been with us to NZ in previous years and those that send in an expression of interest (see below) will be offered the spots not taken up in FIRST ROUND OFFERS on April 1, 2010 .
  
  
• On April 8th any remaining spots will be advertised via the website, emails, online forums and print advertising.
  
  
• All bookings require a $1000 deposit made by credit card, cheque, direct deposit or cash. A valid credit card must also be provided to finalise the booking regardless of which method is used to pay the deposit. The balance is due no later than December 1st, 2010.

Trips Dates for Summer 2010-2011

Need More Info?

A comprehensive brochure and promotional DVD is available for those needing more info. You can receive this by filling out our brochure request form located here. After receiving your request we will send you all the relevant info by mail ASAP. You will also receive our NZ brochure via email immediately.