Welcome to Poronui

Poronui is a vast 16,000-acre high-country estate with more than 25 miles (40 km) of fishable water on the property, nestled in the Taharua valley. Add to this the many rivers and streams in the surrounding mountains and Poronui offers some of the most secluded and varied fly fishing in the North Island.

Due to limited access and the ranch’s remote location, visiting fishermen are assured miles of water. Nearly all of the fishing is sight casting and the emphasis is on dry fly during the height of summer. The surrounding streams have large populations of resident wild brown and rainbow trout that average over 3 lbs. If this is not enough, Poronui has an excellent helicopter fly-out programme providing convenient access to some of the most remote and least-fished waters in the region. For the more adventurous, an overnight raft trip is an ideal way to maximise your time on a pristine wilderness river.

The lodge has evolved from what was once a rustic fishing camp into one of the world's finest fishing lodge holiday destinations. Accommodation has been designed with the traditional fishing lodge atmosphere in mind, but also combines elements of modern luxury with wonderful style.  It caters to a maximum of 14 fly fishermen at a time and under the careful eye of the manager, Eve Reilly, the service and food are superb. To complement the meals, there is an outstanding wine cellar with over 10,000 bottles available, so there is sure to be something to please even the most discerning palate!

For those that want to take a night away from the lodge they have an exciting addition to the Poronui experience -  stylish timber and canvas tents that make up a safari-style camp. Situated on the bank of the Mohaka River, the camp is a day's horse ride or 30 minutes drive from the lodge. The camp is available on a fully-serviced basis for luxury overnight camp-outs and provides an incredible opportunity to enjoy splendid back country isolation whilst not forgoing creature comforts like crisp cotton sheets, hot running water, flushing toilets and fine food and wine.

For those that come to Poronui not just to fish there are a host of other activities. Poronui’s qualified team can take you hiking, mountain biking and horse riding to explore some of the remote areas of the property. Expert tuition is also available at the sporting clay range, where each of 20 automatic traps simulates a different game bird.

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Welcome to Poronui

Welcome to Poronui

Weekly Schedule:  

No fixed entry or exit days and no minimum period of stay.

Price:

Please contact us for rate information, which is quoted based on the duration of your stay and current exchange rates.

Price includes:

•    Full board and accommodation.
•    Same day laundry service.
•    Drinks and bar facilities.
•    Wilderness Cabins and camp outs.
•    Guide per two fishermen.
•    Road transport to the fishing.

Price does not include:

•    International flights.
•    Internal flights and transfers.
•    Fishing License.
•    Optional fly-outs by helicopter.
•    Gratuities to guides and lodge staff.
•    New Zealand departure tax.
•    Items of a personal nature.

Deposit

A 30% deposit per person secures a reservation. Deposit is refunded, less $300 per person, if written cancellation notification is received by Frontiers 90 days prior to departure. Thereafter, deposit is forfeited in full unless client finds replacement. Balance of land package is due 60 days prior to departure. At this point, participant is responsible for total land cost and no refund will be made. There is no refund for any unused portion of the land package. Trip cancellation insurance will be offered to each U.S. registrant. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment by Frontiers is acknowledgement that registrant has read and accepts cancellation/refund and responsibility clauses

Special Notes:

Discounts available for four and seven night packages, please call for details.

Welcome to Poronui

Time difference
GMT +13 hrs (1 October to mid-March – New Zealand’s summer)

Flight Time from the UK
London - Auckland (via Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Singapore or Sydney): 20 to 24 hrs

Internal flights
Auckland - Christchurch: 1 hr 20 mins
Auckland - Nelson: 1 hr 20 mins
Auckland - Taupo: 45 mins
Auckland - Queenstown: 1 hr 50 mins

Visa Requirements for UK Citizens
None

Species
North Island: Mixed brown and rainbow trout fisheries. Rainbow only during the winter months
South Island: Predominantly summer, upstream river fishing for large brown trout 3-10lbs with some rainbow trout rivers

Season to Travel
Summer Fishing: October - April
Winter Fishing: May - September (predominantly around the Taupo region)

Tackle and Kit
9ft single-handed 4-8 weight rod (a 6-weight rod is the ideal choice to cover a variety of fishing situations), dry flies, streamers and nymphs, lightweight waders or wet wade, with rubbersoled boots, lightweight rain jacket and polarised sunglasses.

Clothing
Comfortable layered clothing that can be adjusted according to the weather.

Other Activities
Sailing, farm stays, wine tours, extreme sports, skiing, hiking, wildlife and cultural tours.

Welcome to Poronui