Fishing excursions/post cruise Auckland

Anyone have any info on post cruise fishing. We would like to stay in a lodge and fish a few days before heading back to U.S.. Cruise is in November 2019:. Melbourne to Auckland. Thanks.

Anyone have any info on post cruise fishing. We would like to stay in a lodge and fish a few days before heading back to U.S.. Cruise is in November 2019:. Melbourne to Auckland. Thanks.

If you want the full guided lodge experience have a look at https://www.tongarirolodge.co.nz about 3 hours drive (in a rental car) from Auckland - I have done this and the Accomodation, food and Trout fishing is fantastic (I am assuming you want Freshwater).

We took your advice and booked the Anglers package at Tongariro Lodge for three nights. A definite bucket list item. Thanks for the tip.

The Tongariro Lodge is a delight to work with.  Thank you for the suggestion.

Fantastic - I am sure you will enjoy this trip, hopefully a 10 pounder is in your future (you will hopefully be surprised at the average size of the fish you will catch).

A Couple of Tips

Some of the area is "big water" so practicing distance casting before will greatly improve your chances of a trophy.

While your guide will probably discourage it, it is perfectly ok to take 1 fish and request the Lodge to prepare it as a starter - their freshly smoked sweet chilli trout with water crackers is amazing (Note you can not buy Trout in NZ - if you don't catch it you don't eat it!!)

The 2 - 4 bedroom rooms are small houses with a full kitchen - if you need a break from "restaurant" food after your cruise their is a great "New World" supermarket 5 mins down the road. Great for NZ Cheeses and local Wines to enjoy on the deck in the evenings beside the river.

A really good insect repellent is a must (look for "contains Deet") - while we have no snakes or things that will kill you, some of our bugs have been known to cary off small children  🙂

Enjoy your Trip

Rob