Go fishing... for some of New Zealand's most delicate trout: a stay at the world-famous resort where landing a big fish is an everyday affair
Jeremy Taylor checks into Owen River Lodge on New Zealand's South Island. "Every wall is covered with photos of happy fishermen holding a catch. READ MORE: You ate corn on the cob completely wrong! Here's why...
The rotor blades are deafening as our helicopter swoops over a rocky outcrop on the banks of the Mokihinui River.
This isolated backwater of New Zealand's South Island is a difficult two-day journey away from civilization and infested with bloodthirsty sandflies.
-para- with-font">Cut off from communication with the outside world, even the most optimistic travel agent would call it a tough sell.
Yet, This stunning location strikes a chord with anglers hoping to catch one of the largest and most difficult species to fish for: brown trout. Secretive and wary, the salmo trutta has a reputation for being a tricky and difficult fish.
Brown trout is widespread throughout the world, but thanks to Abundant rains on this northern region of the island, the cool and unpolluted waters help to make the region extremely special for fishermen.
Land a 10lb trout is almost a daily occurrence for guests at Owen River Lodge - one of the best in the world. most famous fishing resorts.
On the edge of Kahurangi National Park, this intimate property is a four-hour drive from Christchurch International Airport .
The rotor blades are deafening as our helicopter swoops over a rocky outcrop on the banks of the Mokihinui River.
This isolated backwater of New Zealand's South Island is a difficult two-day journey away from civilization and infested with bloodthirsty sandflies.
-para- with-font">Cut off from communication with the outside world, even the most optimistic travel agent would call it a tough sell.
Yet, This stunning location strikes a chord with anglers hoping to catch one of the largest and most difficult species to fish for: brown trout. Secretive and wary, the salmo trutta has a reputation for being a tricky and difficult fish.
Brown trout is widespread throughout the world, but thanks to Abundant rains on this northern region of the island, the cool and unpolluted waters help to make the region extremely special for fishermen.
Land a 10lb trout is almost a daily occurrence for guests at Owen River Lodge - one of the best in the world. most famous fishing resorts.
On the edge of Kahurangi National Park, this intimate property is a four-hour drive from Christchurch International Airport .
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