Fishing

There is an ancient whakatauki (proverb) of New Zealand’s indigenous Māori people that metaphorically reflects on the inevitable fall of great leaders and the consequential uprising of the new generation to take their place.

The start of spring coincides with the beginning of the whitebait season on the West Coast. South Islanders and tourists flock to river entrances with nets to collect the translucent, thin inch-long whitebait.

Located on the Tongariro River, River Birches is a five star, secluded, boutique fishing lodge that offers anglers the chance to bring back fish for dinner every time with the help of a Rivercam.

Joining the ranks of New Zealand's top luxury lodges in 2002, Fiordland Lodge combines comfort and indulgence with design that reflects the rich Fiordland landscape.

When American western novelist Zane Grey came to the Bay of Islands in 1920 he dubbed the waters 'the angler's El Dorado'.

Treetops, New Zealand's newest luxury lodge is dedicated to preserving its natural environment at the same time as allowing travellers to experience the best of New Zealand's natural surroundings in an atmosphere of five star luxury.

New Zealand trout fishing expert Ron Giles (author of Hooked on Trout: How and Where to Catch Large Trout in New Zealand) offers visitors tips on hooking a trout in New Zealand.

Many Pakeha, as well as Maori, swear by the efficacy of the Maori fishing calendar in deciding when to fish.

It’s hard to believe people could get excited about catching a fish five millimetres long, but that’s the case in New Zealand’s whitebait season.

The northern waters of New Zealand are home to the biggest yellowtail kingfish in the world, known locally as kingfish or ‘kingies’.