Treetops - The Ultimate Liuxury Lodge & Wilderness Experience

Special Events - 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 to receive you, 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.

Fly, Fish and Fun for Beginner Package includes:

Internationally acclaimed Treetops Lodge & Wilderness Experience - one of New Zealand’s premier luxury lodges. An example of environmentally sustainable hospitality, 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 begin to relax.
Enjoy a walk to along one of over 70km’s of walking tracks on the Treetops estate.
Meet your local fishing guide in the Treetops Great Room for pre-dinner drinks to discuss your program 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 them swim past you outside the main doors.
Learn the technique of how to cast a fly fishing rod at one of our local lakes.
Enjoy your first half day fly fishing experience with our local guide at a nearby exclusive river or stream.
Make tracks with your deluxe luncheon picnic hamper for a walk to the Bridal Veil Falls on the Treetops Estate.
Dine in one of the many private dining areas of the lodge, or join the rest of the lodges guest in the main dining room.

Day Three:

Experience four fantastic hours of boat fishing on Lake Tarawera on your own private launch.
Enjoy a lunch on board, accompanied by New Zealand food and wines.
Join the Treetops Lodge Chef’s table for dinner in the heart of our lodge – secret trout recipes supplied.
Extend your stay for a further day or depart with great memories and plans for your next fly fishing trip to Treetops Lodge, New Zealand

Inclusions:

Guests receive a Treetops Compass, complimentary on-site activities and recipes exclusive to the Treetops Kitchen.
All fishing equipment, fishing licences and lunches!

Price:

NZ$3500.00+ GST, per person, twin share for the two night package
(valid to 31 March 2010).

GDS Codes for Travel Agents: SABRE/ABACUS LX 60884 – AMADEUS LX ROT948 – APOLLO/GALILEO LX65038 – WORLDSPAN LX3948

Intermediate Package includes:

Day One:

Arrive at Treetops Lodge via limo, helicopter or self drive. Unpack and begin to relax.
Enjoy a walk along one of over 70km’s of walking tracks on the Treetops estate.
Meet your local professional fishing guide in the Great Room for pre dinner drinks to discuss your program for the next three 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:

Practice your casting skills at one of our Treetop Lodge Wilderness lakes.
Depart with your deluxe luncheon picnic hamper to fish in one of our nearby streams.
Experience four hours of quality fly fishing with our local guide at a nearby exclusive river or stream.
Share fishing stories and secrets while enjoying pre dinner drinks in the Great Room and dinner in the main dinning room at Treetops Lodge.

Day Three:

Depart with your deluxe luncheon picnic hamper for a full day 4WD guided back-country fly fishing experience.
Relax after your fly fishing trip back at Treetops with a fine New Zealand wine or glass of port near the magnificent open wood fire.
Enjoy your own catch of the day prepared especially for you by one of our Chefs, followed with Chef’s Table food and wine matching.

Day Four:

A day’s fishing of your choice – Local river fishing, boat fishing, 4WD back country fishing or Heli fishing – it’s your choice!
Dine in our main dining room or enjoy a private dinner for two in one of the many private dining areas at Treetops Lodge.
Extend your stay for a further day or depart with great memories and plans for your next fly fishing trip to Treetops Lodge, New Zealand.

Inclusions:

Guests receive Treetops Compass, Selected New Zealand Fly set, complimentary onsite activities, and Treetops recipes exclusive to Treetops Kitchen.
All fly fishing equipment, licences and lunches!

Price:

NZ$4400 + GST, per person, twin share for the two night package
(valid to 31 March 2010).

GDS Codes for Travel Agents: SABRE/ABACUS LX 60884 – AMADEUS LX ROT948 – APOLLO/GALILEO LX65038 – WORLDSPAN LX3948

Professional Packages includes:

Day One:

Arrive at Treetops Lodge via limo, helicopter or self drive. Unpack and begin to relax.
Enjoy a walk along one of over 70km’s of walking tracks on the Treetops estate.
Meet your local professional fishing guide in the Great Room for pre-dinner drinks to discuss your program for the next three 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:

Experience a full days 4WD back country fly fishing excursion with your local guide at one of many exclusive streams and rivers set in astounding natural country side and enjoy your deluxe luncheon picnic hamper.
Relax after your fly fishing trip back at Treetops with a fine New Zealand wine or glass of port near the magnificent open wood fire.
Join the Treetops Lodge Chef’s table for dinner in the heart of our lodge – secret trout recipes supplied.

Day Three:

Full day guided Helicopter Back Country fly fishing which includes a deluxe luncheon picnic hamper.
Experience the true freedom of heli- fishing at one of the best remote areas New Zealand has to offer - streams and rivers set in amazing natural countryside exclusive for the professional fisherman and fisherwoman.
Share fishing stories and secrets back at the lodge while enjoying your pre dinner drinks.
Enjoy your own catch of the day with your guide prepared by our Chef at the Chef’s Table.

Day Four:

A days fishing of your choice – Local river fishing, boat fishing, 4WD back country fishing – it’s your choice!
Extend your stay for a further day or depart with great memories and plans for your next fly fishing trip to Treetops Lodge, New Zealand.

Inclusions:

Guests receive Treetops Compass, Selected New Zealand Fly set and custom made Fly Rod, selected complimentary on-site activities, and Treetops recipes exclusive to Treetops Kitchen.
All gear, licences and lunches!

Price:

NZ$8900 + GST, per person, twin share for the two night package
(valid to 31 March 2010).

GDS Codes for Travel Agents: SABRE/ABACUS LX 60884 – AMADEUS LX ROT948 – APOLLO/GALILEO LX65038 – WORLDSPAN LX3948

For reservations and bookings please contact Treetops Lodge & Wilderness Experience direct on +64 7 333 2066 or info@treetops.co.nz