| RIVERS: October & November - Rivers and streams outside the Taupo area open on October 1 for spring fishing for resident browns and rainbows. The Tongariro and other small streams entering Lake Taupo still hold migratory rainbows. Rainbow fishing in the lake for rainbows feeding on smelt in the shallows as well as Delta flyfishing from anchored boats. December to March - Headwaters of the Tongariro and other streams entering Lake Taupo open December 1. Great nymph and dry fly fishing begins. This is an excellent time period to helicopter the upper Tongariro and float fish the upper river in a wilderness setting. Best dry fly action is during the cicada hatches in January/February on the lower Tongariro and Lake Otamangakau. April & May - The best time of the year to fly fish the upper Tongariro and other streams. Excellent helicopter and float fishing opportunities. June to September - The height of the Taupo spawning runs in the Tongariro and other Taupo rivers. Upstream nymphing on long leaders, weighted nymphs. RATES: (Valid to September 2002) Per person (share twin) $NZ 371 $US 156
Single $NZ 426 $US 179
Special Rates
Conference and group rates on application
Guiding Rates
Includes all tackle, expert tuition, and lunch with full day bookings. Guided fly fishing
(max 2 anglers per guide)
$NZ 264 $US 111 half day
$NZ 528 $US 222 full day Guided boat fishing
(max 4 fishermen per boat)
$NZ 264 $US 111 half day
$NZ 528 $US 222 full day Transfers
Taupo Airport to Tongariro Lodge
per vehicle (up to 5 passengers) $NZ 100, $US 42 12.5% New Zealand Government Goods and Service tax
is additional to all above rates The $US rate should be used as a guide only due to
currency fluctuations. All payments to be remitted in New Zealand dollars. TONGARIRO LODGE RESERVATIONS POLICY
Reservations are confirmed by a 20% deposit on our room and meals package and guided fishing rates. If a reservation is cancelled within 60 days prior to arrival a 20% cancellation fee applies. For reservations cancelled within 14 days prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee applies. | 
