Links

Buy a fishing licence online

Below is the link to DOC's new tool for buying Taupo fishing licences online.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/buy-a-fishing-licence-online/

Licences are for the Lake Taupo district only and do not cover Fish & Game areas. The Lake Taupo district is Lake Taupo and the tributaries flowing into Lake Taupo, including:

  • Waikato River to Huka Falls
  • Lake Kuratau
  • Lake Rotoaira
  • Moawhango
  • Otamangakau

Check that you are fishing in the Lake Taupo district, as described above, before making a purchase as NO refunds are possible. During the pilot you can buy a single licence per transaction. If you require more than one licence, you will need to make multiple transactions.

Licences

  • Adult Season Licence Valid from: 01 July 2014 05:00 Valid To: 30 Jun 2015 23:59 - $90.00 each Adult
  • Week Licence: $38.00 each Adult
  • 24 Hour Licence: $17.00 each
  • Child Season Licence Valid from: 01 July 2014 05:00 Valid To: 30 Jun 2015 23:59 - $12.50 each Child
  • 24 Hour Licence: $4.50 each

River flow information for the Tongariro

Measured at the Major Jones pool, from Genesis Energy.

Tongariro Expeditions

Current track conditions
https://www.facebook.com/tongariroexpeditions/posts/1361717537217268

Fishing Reports

Name/LinkDescription
Sporting LifeJared's regular fishing updates for the Taupo region, particularly the Tongariro River.

Weather Reports

Name/LlinkDescription
Turangi Weather ForecastA detailed breakdown of weather forecast for Turangi.
Whakapapa Snow ReportSnow report for Mt. Ruapehu - Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields.
Tongariro National Park Mountain ForecastFor those venturing into the world heritage protected Tongariro National Park.
Tongariro CrossingForecasts for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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Important Fly Fishing Sites

Name/LinkDescription
Department of Conservation (DOC)DOC are the Taupo Fishery Managers.
Fish & Game's Reel LifeFish & Game manage the freshwater fisheries throughout the rest of NZ and publish their own very comprehensive newsletter with regional reports.
Tongariro National Trout CentreFor information on Kids' Fishing Days
Taupo Trout Fishery on FacebookProfiles the work of the Taupo fishery team in managing the Lake Taupo trout fishery.
NZFFANew Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers - Protecting and enhancing and fostering the sport and interests of freshwater anglers in New Zealand. Free membership - join today. All who care about NZ’s freshwater fisheries are urged to become members of NZFFA so they can be a more effective advocate for freshwater fisheries.

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Tackle Shops

Name/LinkInformation
Sporting LifeTurangi Mall – Ph. (07) 386 8996
Creel Tackle ShopTurangi’s most popular cafe and Steven in tackle shop at 189 Taupahi Road, Turangi. Ph. (07) 386 7929
Taupo Rod and TackleTaupo’s oldest original tackle shop – Mathew Pate at 7 Tongariro Street – at the lake end opposite the big silver trout. Ph. (07) 378 5337.

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Fishing Guides

Name/LinkInformation
Ken Drummond
Email: kenny@troutfish.co.nz SH1 near Tauranga Taupo River, Ph. (07) 386 0411
Whiskery Mike
Turangi Trout Connection Ph. 021 135 7838
Bryce CurlePh. (07) 386 6813
Bill GraceBoat fishing on Lake Taupo, Email: jodee.merito@gmail.com Ph. (07) 386-6614 or 027 620 7326
Peter Canziani
Wir sprechen deutsch, On parle francais, Si parla italiano, and English of course. Ph. 027 445 2644
Peter WiltonPh. (07) 377 2247
Ian Jenkins196 Taupahi Road, Turangi. Ph. (07) 386 0840
Chris BrennanEmail: chris@flyfishingguidetaupo.co.nz Ph. +64 7 3773247 Mobile + 64 21 249 0212

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Other Local Sites

Name/LinkInformation
Turangi Ski HireSue & Wendy - great people -
25 Turanga Place, Ph. (07) 386 8658, email: info@turangiski.co.nz
Tongariro ExpeditionsDaily bus transport for Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle service. Ph. 0800 828 763
Mountain ShuttleTransportation for the Tongariro Crossing.
Walking PlacesGuided walks with Terry Blumhardt - Ph. 0800 4 A Walk, International +64 273 089 689
Kayak Wai Maori247 Puanga Street, Tokaanu. Ph. (07) 386 0352
Tokaanu Thermal PoolsMangaroa Street, Tokaanu. Ph. (07) 386 8575
Email: tokaanuthermalpools@xtra.co.nz
Great Lake TaupoGreat Lake Taupo info site on everything you always wanted to know...
Tongariro NZComprehensive coverage of information about Turangi and it attractions and facilities.
Turangi Visitor CentreiSite, 1 Ngawaka Pl, Turangi. Ph. (07) 386 8999

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Local Dining

Name/LinkInformation
Bridge Fishing Lodge
SH1, Ph. (07) 386 8804
Hong Kong Restaurant
Town Centre, Turangi. Ph. (07) 386 7526
Lakeland HouseWaihi Road, Waihi. Ph. (07) 386 6442
Tongariro Lodge
Grace Road, Turangi. Ph. (07) 386 7946
Tokaanu Turangi RSA
Katopu Place, Turangi. (07) 386 8717
Valentinos Italian RestaurantTown Centre, Turangi. Ph. (07) 386 8821
Turangi TavernTown Centre, Turangi. Friendly local with typical pub meals.
RUSTTown Centre - ph. (07) 386 5947 - Turangi’s latest “tapa” bar - highly recommended
Hare and Copper 2/134 Grace Road, Turangi. Ph. (07) 386 0746

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Alternative Local Accommodation

Name/LinkInformation
The Birches Homestay13 Koura Street, Turangi. Ph. (07) 386 5140
Extreme Backpackers26 Ngawaka Place, Turangi. Ph. (07) 386 8949
Creel Lodge183 Taupahi Road, Turangi. Ph. (07) 386 8081
Judges Pool Motel92 Taupahi Road, Turangi. (Chris & Jill Hill) Ph. (07) 386 7892
Sportsmans Lodge15 Taupahi Road, Turangi. (Doug & Betty) Ph. (07) 386 8150
Bridge Fishing LodgeSH1, Turangi. Ph. (07) 386 8804

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Others

Name/LinkInformation
Project TongariroProject Tongariro (Tongariro Natural History Society) is a group of people with an interest in the Tongariro National Park and a commitment to conservation.
100% Pure NZWelcome to New Zealand, a place with many experiences, adventures, open spaces, fun places and sheer beauty. Start planning your New Zealand holiday now.
Walking Access CommissionThe Walking Access Commission has an excellent new website that will allow you to easily identify land open to public access, including public access to and alongside rivers.

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