River Birches Lodge, North Island

Fly Fishing Trip and Lodge Details:

A Qualmark certified 5 star lodge!

River Birches offers boutique New Zealand lodge accommodationin Turangi, on the southern edge of Lake Taupo. The lodge provides quiet seclusion and understated luxury accommodation at affordable prices.

The Lodge is centrally located on the North Island, close to the renowned Tongariro Crossing and only footsteps away from the world famous fly fishing on the Tongariro River. The three-room luxury lodge is situated within an established garden and only a fly fisher's throw from one of the river's most famous pools. Other natural attractions like Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu are nearby.

In New Zealand, trout fishing access to rivers is freely available, and large fish are caught regularly. River Birches Lodge is located just metres from the world-renowned Tongariro River.  A short walk away, one of the river’s most famous pools – the Major Jones – awaits the early morning angler. Pools fished by Zane Grey and the Duke and Duchess of York are accessible by walking tracks, or a short drive. Beyond the Tongariro lie many more rivers that have made trout fishing in the Taupo region rightly famous, both in New Zealand and around the world.

Local New Zealand fishing guides can lead you to the best spots. The lodge can organise a fishing guide to suit your preferred type of fishing, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler. Alternatively, you can make your own arrangements through the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association.

River Birches has fly fishing equipment available, including quality rods, breathable waders and fishing vests.

Season information:

October to April

Rates:

Effective until April 2014 – NZ$460-995 per room/accommodation for 2-6 guests, per day, including GST. Guide fees are arranged and quoted separately.

Local New Zealand fishing guides can lead you to the best spots. We can organize a fishing guide to suit your preferred type of fishing, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler. Alternatively, you can make your own arrangements through the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association. River Birches has fly fishing equipment available, including quality rods, breathable waders and fishing vests with personal flotation devices to ensure your safety.

Services at Travel Adventures are completely free!
When you book a fly fishing vacation with Travel Adventures,
you never pay more than if you booked directly with the lodge or outfitter.

Included:

Accommodations and a cooked breakfast is included in the tariff. If you prefer something a little lighter, try the continental breakfast of homemade cereals and preserves, fresh seasonal fruits and yoghurt. Dinner and lunch are available by advance request, or try one of many local restaurants nearby. Plus the use of all all lodge facilities, including the use of loan fly fishing equipment, waders, and boots. Rates include GST.

Not included:

License, helicopter flights, alcohol, gratuities, telephone calls, items of a personal nature, etc.

Location:

Turangi; 4 hour drive from Auckland, 4.5 hour drive fom Wellington.

How to get there:

International flights to Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC) or Wellington (WLG) followed by a domestic flight to Taupo (TUO). Then rental car to the Lodge or by arranged shuttle.

Owners and Hosts:

Jason and Rebeca Bleibtreu

Travel Adventures will be happy to assist with all of your travel arrangements
to any of our destinations, including air, extended stays, sightseeing tours, special
requests, other "stops in route", shuttles, airport transfers, rental cars, etc.
We are "The Angler's Concierge".