New Zealand Fly Fishing Itineraries and Travel

New Zealand Fly Fishing Itineraries and Travel

New Zealand's Finest Wild Trout Waters, Crafted for You

Since 1990, The Best of New Zealand Fly Fishing has offered exclusive, highly personalized fly-fishing vacations for the discerning angler. Every itinerary is crafted around you, never pre-packaged. Backed by decades of deep local knowledge and carefully cultivated relationships, New Zealand is not simply part of what we do. It is everything we do.

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Uniquely Designed Just For You

The Best of New Zealand team is committed to elevating your travel experience. We work diligently to provide you with thrilling adventures, special touring experiences and simple opportunities to quietly marvel at New Zealand’s magnificent landscapes.

why fish with us

30 years of deep local knowldge

We don’t sell packages off a shelf. Every itinerary is built from scratch around you — your skill level, your pace, your idea of a perfect day on the water.

Preferred Pastimes & New Zealand Activities

Embark on your ultimate fly fishing adventure in New Zealand with the expertise of our travel specialists. Let us tailor-make your journey, ensuring a personalized experience that includes a variety of activities tailored to your preferences. Click below to discover a range of amazing fly fishing experiences, and indulge in the extraordinary wonders that make New Zealand an unrivaled destination for anglers!

Wilderness & Walks

Discover New Zealand's unspoiled wilderness, where you can immerse in breathtaking beauty through unforgettable hikes and walks.

Adventure

Embark on thrilling adventures, from adrenaline-pumping activities to heart-pounding escapades.

Golf

Tee off against picturesque backdrops at world-class golf courses while enjoying New Zealand's scenic vistas.

Fly Fishing

Cast your line into pristine rivers for world-class fly fishing, surrounded by New Zealand's breathtaking scenery and abundant trout

What You Can Expect From Us

New Zealand is a special place in this world. It can intrinsically turn ordinary moments into cherished impressions that stay with us long after we have returned home. At the Best of New Zealand our aim is to help you seek out and create your own enduring memories. We hope our passion for New Zealand showcases the best the country has to offer. It’s the reason why many clients return.

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Increasing Value for Your Time

Seasoned NZ Travel Experts

Long-established Local Relationships

Mike McClelland, Fishing, Trout,
Jim Z. with a great New Zealand trout!

Thinking of traveling for the 26-27 season? Contact one of our experts today!

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Jim Z. with a great New Zealand trout!

Thinking of traveling for the 26-27 season? Contact one of our experts today!

#nzflyfishing #luxurynztravel #wildtrout #flyfishing #bestofnzflyfishing
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What New Zealand Trout Like to Eat: 
A Comprehensive Guide 

New Zealand is renowned for its exceptional trout fishing, and understanding what trout eat is key to successful angling. The country’s rivers are typically “rough” streams with stony beds, alternating between tranquil pools and fast-moving rapids. While a few spring-fed streams resemble British chalk streams, most waters feature this dynamic mix of conditions, offering a diverse habitat for aquatic life.

Link in Bio to Read More!

https://www.bestofnzflyfishing.com/fly-fishing/what-new-zealand-trout-like-to-eat/

What New Zealand Trout Like to Eat:
A Comprehensive Guide

New Zealand is renowned for its exceptional trout fishing, and understanding what trout eat is key to successful angling. The country’s rivers are typically “rough” streams with stony beds, alternating between tranquil pools and fast-moving rapids. While a few spring-fed streams resemble British chalk streams, most waters feature this dynamic mix of conditions, offering a diverse habitat for aquatic life.

Link in Bio to Read More!

https://www.bestofnzflyfishing.com/fly-fishing/what-new-zealand-trout-like-to-eat/
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Looks like another successful day courtesy of our friends @tongariro_lodge !

The 2025-26 season is just around the corner! Get in touch with our experts today and start planning your epic fly fishing adventure in New Zealand’s stunning landscapes.

Looks like another successful day courtesy of our friends @tongariro_lodge !

The 2025-26 season is just around the corner! Get in touch with our experts today and start planning your epic fly fishing adventure in New Zealand’s stunning landscapes.
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What’s not to love? Beautiful day, beautiful hat and beautiful fish for Les!

What’s not to love? Beautiful day, beautiful hat and beautiful fish for Les! ...

Exploring New Zealand’s remote rivers leads to moments like this—a great catch in unforgettable surroundings. 

Start planning your 2025-26 fly fishing adventure today!

#FlyFishingNZ #WildTrout #CatchOfTheDay #NZFishingAdventures

Exploring New Zealand’s remote rivers leads to moments like this—a great catch in unforgettable surroundings.

Start planning your 2025-26 fly fishing adventure today!

#FlyFishingNZ #WildTrout #CatchOfTheDay #NZFishingAdventures
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(🔗LINK IN BIO) Fly fishing in Queenstown 

Known as the Fisherman's Gateway to the 'Great Wild South', Queenstown offers an unparalleled experience for anglers. Situated just a half-hour jet flight away from Christchurch International Airport, with well-maintained roads facilitating easy access by coach or car, Queenstown beckons with its promise of exploration and excitement.

(🔗LINK IN BIO) Fly fishing in Queenstown

Known as the Fisherman`s Gateway to the `Great Wild South`, Queenstown offers an unparalleled experience for anglers. Situated just a half-hour jet flight away from Christchurch International Airport, with well-maintained roads facilitating easy access by coach or car, Queenstown beckons with its promise of exploration and excitement.
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(🔗LINK IN BIO) Fly Fishing in Tongariro The Tongariro region rests within the volcanic expanse of New Zealand's North Island, a stunning landscape characterized by the grandeur of Lake Taupo and its encircling mountains. Within this natural marvel, the famous Tongariro River courses, inviting anglers to indulge in a truly world-class fishing adventure. Year-Round Angling Adventures Throughout the year, anglers can revel in the abundance of rainbow and brown trout, averaging 4.5 pounds, with the enticing prospect of landing a trophy catch weighing over ten pounds....

https://www.bestofnzflyfishing.com/fly-fishing/flyfishing-in-tongariro/

(🔗LINK IN BIO) Fly Fishing in Tongariro The Tongariro region rests within the volcanic expanse of New Zealand`s North Island, a stunning landscape characterized by the grandeur of Lake Taupo and its encircling mountains. Within this natural marvel, the famous Tongariro River courses, inviting anglers to indulge in a truly world-class fishing adventure. Year-Round Angling Adventures Throughout the year, anglers can revel in the abundance of rainbow and brown trout, averaging 4.5 pounds, with the enticing prospect of landing a trophy catch weighing over ten pounds....

https://www.bestofnzflyfishing.com/fly-fishing/flyfishing-in-tongariro/
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Omaha Beach Golf Club: A Course on the Rise

If you're planning a golf trip to the Matakana region, or heading south from the world-class fairways of Te Arai Links toward Auckland, there's one course along the coast you shouldn't drive past, Omaha Beach Golf Club. While Te Arai commands the global headlines, Omaha Beach has quietly undergone one of New Zealand's most impressive course transformations in recent years. Here's why it deserves a spot on your itinerary…

Read more through link in our bio.

📸 Omaha Beach Golf Club

#nzgolf #luxurygolftravel #newzealandtravel #newzealandgolfcourses #bestofnzgolf

Omaha Beach Golf Club: A Course on the Rise

If you`re planning a golf trip to the Matakana region, or heading south from the world-class fairways of Te Arai Links toward Auckland, there`s one course along the coast you shouldn`t drive past, Omaha Beach Golf Club. While Te Arai commands the global headlines, Omaha Beach has quietly undergone one of New Zealand`s most impressive course transformations in recent years. Here`s why it deserves a spot on your itinerary…

Read more through link in our bio.

📸 Omaha Beach Golf Club

#nzgolf #luxurygolftravel #newzealandtravel #newzealandgolfcourses #bestofnzgolf
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Few anglers have logged more casts, more catches, and more laughs on New Zealand’s rivers than Al Coble.

Year after year, he returns to test himself, which is really a testament to passion, patience, and a love for these waters that runs deep.

Here’s to another season of unforgettable moments, Al. You’ve earned your legend status for sure!

#bestofnzflyfishing #troutfishingnewzealand #catchandrealease #flyfishingadventures #newzealandtravel

Few anglers have logged more casts, more catches, and more laughs on New Zealand’s rivers than Al Coble.

Year after year, he returns to test himself, which is really a testament to passion, patience, and a love for these waters that runs deep.

Here’s to another season of unforgettable moments, Al. You’ve earned your legend status for sure!

#bestofnzflyfishing #troutfishingnewzealand #catchandrealease #flyfishingadventures #newzealandtravel
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