Rangitikei Anglers
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In 1984, American born Jack MacKenzie pioneered the use of river rafting expertise to access remote and secluded fly fishing pools in New Zealand. Today, using a combination of helicopter, 4 wheel drive, and river rafting, Jack MacKenzie's Rangitikei Anglers offers the most experienced and complete fly fishing guide service focused on the superb trout streams and rivers of the South Central North Island. Guiding options include; fly in wilderness headwaters trips of 3 - 5 days, single day rafting fishing trips, and 4 wheel drive access on foot fishing. |
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Maurenui Rural Retreat
MAIRENUI Farm Holidays is one of the longest established country home stays in the Rangitikei district, and our principle lodging option for the 2003 - 2004 season. David and Sue Sweet are your hosts at this comfortable traditional high country farm home, where you will experience the gracious hospitality New Zealand is known for. Four generations on this property, the rustic main homestead is well appointed with authentic antiques and hand made native wood furniture. The grounds are a magnificent garden of exotic and native plants, laced with lawns and ponds. Bedrooms are double bed or twin beds, with ensuite baths. Each bedroom has a private veranda overlooking the spacious grounds, where the morning chorus of native birds is your gentle wake up call.
Casual attire is all that is needed around the home, and the atmosphere is relaxed and casual. Meals are scheduled around the fishing activities. David hosts a relaxing cocktail hour around the fire while Sue works her considerable magic preparing the evening meal. Sue is skilled in the art of international gourmet cuisine, and the menu is delightfully varied. Fine New Zealand wines are served with dinner.
For non fishing guests, there's lots to do on the property. Go for a horseback ride, explore the garden, see some authentic farm activities, watch the sheep dogs in action, or maybe a 4 wheel drive tour. Other activities in the district are at hand too, such as whitewater rafting, historic home visits, shopping, scenic flights, native bush walks, nearby forest parks and much much more.
