Treetops - The Ultimate Liuxury Lodge & Wilderness Experience

Fly-Fishing & Fun Packages

From the surrounding bush comes the tinkling of an unseen stream. Directly ahead is the sound of a cascading waterfall. As you walk across the entry bridge of New Zealand’s newest super lodge, you feel the weight of hidden eyes: from two ponds beneath you, several magnificent trout are watching you arrive.

As the spectacular artisan-carved doors of Treetops Lodge open, you notice their trout motifs. A scan around the Great Room shows racks of split cane rods and trout memorabilia, and even lightshades and decorative torches with trout designs. From the windows of the dining room and games room, you can see trout flick past in their ponds. You know the fishing here will be very good.

New Zealand boasts some of the best year-round brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world, with lakes and rivers stocked with fish in size and numbers not found anywhere else. Treetops Lodge, 13 kilometres southwest of the city of Rotorua in the spectacular thermal region of New Zealand, is located among some of the best trout fishing waters in New Zealand. With three magnificent trout ponds and a number of streams on the 1,000 hectare Treetops Estate, the resort is within forty minutes drive of some fourteen lakes, and over sixty primary and secondary rivers and streams in the Rotorua region. Eleven of the lakes and most streams are open for either fly or boat fishing year round.

The yields in the area can be superb. Rainbow and Brown trout are the only species stocked, and in the absence of competition for food they grow at a rate of 2.5cm per month in their second year. Lake Rotorua is ranked as the best catch-per-hour lake for Rainbow Trout in the world, with an average of 2 to 3 trout per hour, an average catch weight of 1.5 to 2 kgs and a maximum of 4.5 kg. Brown trout in the lake range from 2 kg to 5 kg.

Nearby at the gin-clear, bush lined lakes of Rotoiti, Tarawera and Okataina, trophy size catches of 5 kg upwards are a specialty of the fishing season between October and June. Fly fishermen can also catch trophy size fish in stream mouths in designated areas in the winter months of May and June. Fly fishing is at its best from October through June, with a summer peak in December and January.

For anglers wishing to enjoy boat and fly fishing in the Rotorua region, Treetops offers daily guided fishing ventures with experienced, professional guides, at competitive rates. The pristine, spring fed waters of Treetops’ streams provide a high quality environment for trout. The water is clean, clear, cold and highly oxygenated, with lots of terrestrial and invertebrate feed.

For those with a sense of adventure or a desire for the best, Treetops helicopters are at the ready to ferry you directly to a back-country trout fisherman’s paradise.

In the last several years Treetops’ habitat management staff have enhanced the existing trout ponds to create the deeper water, extra shelter, lying areas and larger feed supply that encourage the presence of big trout. And because of the huge stocks of Rainbow and Brown Trout found in lakes and catchments in the region, there’s every chance that the fish you catch will accompany you back to the Lodge – to be freshly smoked or prepared by one of the Lodge’s local chefs as part of a sumptuous dinner. Join our Chefs table to explore the secret recipes available to Treetops guests.

Helicopter - For a truly unique experience try our wilderness heli fishing - Treetops helicopters are at the ready to ferry you directly to a back-country trout fisherman’s paradise allowing access into terrain providing unspoilt fishing not easily accessible by any other means. Fly fishers the world over are looking eagerly toward next season in NZ – there has been talk of a mouse plague happening next summer, if this eventuates it will mean lots of big deep conditioned back country trout coming to the net having gorged themselves on mice. With or without the mice, the cicadas will still be in ever-present abundance once the ground has warmed. The fishing will be great.

Sight fishing for double figure backcountry browns is a thrill you won’t forget. This is pure New Zealand fly fishing at its best – you’ll be hooked!

Back Country helicopter cost starts from NZ$2500.00, plus GST and includes up to 5 people.

Fly Fishing Beginner Package:

At the internationally acclaimed Treetops Lodge & Estate - one of New Zealand’s premier luxury lodges you will experience hospitality like no other, combining luxurious interiors with stunning outdoor surroundings creating an idyllic location for your fishing retreat.

Day One:

Arrive at Treetops Lodge by limo, helicopter or self drive. Unpack and relax.
Enjoy a walk or a bike ride along some of the 70kms of walking tracks on the Treetops estate.
Meet your fishing guide in the Treetops Great Room for pre-dinner drinks to discuss your programme for the next two days.
Dine in our main dining room or enjoy a private dinner for two in one of the many private dining areas at Treetops Lodge.

Day Two:

Hand feed the lodge trout and watch outside the main doors.
Learn the technique of how to cast a fly fishing rod at one of our local lakes.
Enjoy a picnic lunch and head out with your guide to go stream fishing for the afternoon
Enjoy a gourmet dinner in one of the many private dining areas of the Lodge, or join the rest of the Lodge guests in the main dining room.

Day Three:

Experience four fantastic hours of boat fishing on Lake Tarawera on your own private launch.
Have lunch on board, accompanied by some great New Zealand wines.
Watch and enjoy the results of the chef preparing your catch at Treetops’ Chef’s table this evening - trout recipes supplied.

Day Four:

Sleep in and enjoy a leisurely Treetops brunch before checking out

Inclusions:

All fishing equipment, fishing licences and lunches
Guide fees
Gourmet picnics, dinners and breakfasts
Boat charter
Selected onside Activities

Price:

Season 01 May until 30 September
NZ$5,565.00 plus GST, twin share for the three nights package in a Lodge Room, upgrade to a Villa surcharge NZ$600.00, plus GST per night (valid to 31 May 2011).
Season 01 October until 30 April
NZ$7,025.00 plus GST, twin share for the three nights package in a Lodge Room, upgrade to a Villa surcharge NZ$700.00, plus GST per night (valid to 31 May 2011).

NB: Helicopter costs not included and depends on daily conditions.

Fly Fishing Intermediate & Advanced Package: