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  Destination Trout New Zealand
(13 x 30 mins)
 
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  Episode 1 – Coromandel –Ohinemuri & Waihou Rivers – A region best known for summer vacations on the many surf beaches. Has an interesting history from the gold rush days and a couple pretty little trout streams

Episode 2 – Rotorua – Lakes District – World famous for steaming geysers and bubbling mud pools. A tourist hot spot with some of the globes best Stillwater flyfishing for enormous brown and rainbow trout.

Episode 3 – Waikato – Mangatutu Stream – Nestled in the heartland of New Zealand’s famous dairy farming district is some awesome summer dryfly fishing and plenty of truly Kiwi rural experiences to be had.

Episode 4 –Whirinaki Forest Park – Whirinaki River – A fairy tale stream running through towering forests and meadows of wild flowers. The park has been described as one of the most primeval forests in the world. The BBC filmed the documentary “Walking with Dinosaurs here”.

Episode 5 – Lake Taupo– The Mighty Tongariro River– One of the great trout fishing Mecca’s of the world. A region rich in angling history and internationally treasured both for its angling and the incredible volcanoes and Lakes of the Tongariro National Park.

Episode 6 – Lake Otamangakau – The Big O – Home of huge trophy trout nestled below the smouldering snow capped volcanic peaks of the Tongariro National Park.

Episode 7– North Canterbury – Hurunui River – The sheep farming heartland of the South Island with a famous trout and salmon river flowing from the foothills of the Southern Alps.

Episode 8 – The Wild West Coast – Arnold & Grey Rivers - Two classic West coast gems that drain the bush-clad, rain-swept western slopes of the Southern Alps. A region famous for gold, coal and forestry battered by the Tasman Ocean and home to the illusive sea trout.

Episode 9 – Lord of the Rings territory – Rangitata River – Casting a line in Middle Earth beneath the enchanting peaks of the Alps. Awesome, expansive South Island at its very best.

Episode 10 – Ahuriri Conservation Park – Ahuriri River – 120,000 acres of rugged mountain country, wetlands, tussock and forests. A most popular destination for overseas trampers, hunters, climbers and anglers. Renown worldwide for its scenic qualities.

Episode 11 – Wanaka – Lakes District – Picture–perfect postcard New Zealand. The outdoor utopia – jetboating, bungy jumping, climbing, skiing, parachuting, gliding, hiking, fine wines and giant trout.

Episode 12– Southland – Mataura River – Home of the world famous Mayfly hatch. One of the most renowned dryfly waters on earth running through rugged and stunningly beautiful sheep stations and wild hill country.

Episode 13– A touch of Salt! – Northland – You’ve experienced the most incredible journey through a freshwater anglers paradise. Now a taste of the most spectacular saltwater flyfishing on the planet chasing the brutally tough yellowtail Kingfish in the beautiful coastal harbours of the North Island.
 
 
 

 
 
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