Picking the guests and guide up from the lodge, they will be escorted to one of our many secluded rivers for a full days fishing action. Close by the Urewera National Park is home to some of this country’s top fishing streams and much of this vast national park is only practically accessible by helicopter.
Apart from the fishing the scenery and scale of the landscape is simply quite stunning. Both Rainbow and Brown trout can be sighted in the crystal clear streams, challenging your skills with a dry-fly or nymph tackle.
This is the angling experience of a lifetime. ‘Catch and release’ is the practice, however there are always great photo opportunities. Our helicopter will return later in the day to pick them up.
Choose from 4 Helicopter options: (All vary in prices)
Departs from and returns to Solitaire Lodge, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua or Tree Tops Lodge and Estate, Rotorua. Please tell reservations staff your preffered pick up and drop off location at the time of booking.
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North Island
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
It is a good idea to arrive at least 15 minutes before the flight is due to depart.
We don’t have set departure times as we fly on demand.
Children are welcome. Infants are free. Infants age is up to 23 months.
Due to weight and balance restrictions on all aircrafts, a surcharge may apply to all passengers over 110kg.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
Please wear comfortable clothing.
OTHER
Please Note: You pay per helicopter not per person.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW LONG IS MY GIFT VOUCHER VALID FOR?
All gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
CAN I EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF MY GIFT VOUCHER?
Extension options are available upto an additional 3 months from the date of purchase.
If your voucher has not yet expired, we can extend your voucher for an administration fee of $10.00 per month / per voucher (upto three months).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us within 30 days of its expiry, we can extend it for an administration fee of $30.00 per month / per voucher (one month only).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us more than 30 days after the expiry of your voucher, the voucher cannot be extended.
WHAT ARE THE EXACT LOCATION DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS?
Once you have made an online booking and activated your experience voucher, you will receive an email containing exact location details.
WHAT ARE THE CONTACT DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER?
After making an online booking and activating your gift voucher, you will receive an email containing the suppliers' contact details.
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HELICOPTER AND FISHING COMBO (NZ1295)
To make a booking for this experience, please enter the number of packages required and then click on the 'buy gift voucher' or 'book now' button. Experience Vouchers are valid for 6 Months from the date of purchase.
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Twin Squirrel Package for upto 5 people
$6815.00
Squirrel or EC120 Package for upto 5 people
$6300.00
Hughes 500 Package for upto 4 people
$5085.00
Robinson R44 Package for upto 3 people
$4190.00
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Picking the guests and guide up from the lodge, they will be escorted to one of our many secluded rivers for a full days fishing action. Close by the Urewera National Park is home to some of this country’s top fishing streams and much of this vast national park is only practically accessible by helicopter. 
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