TURANGI

Creel Lodge

Situated in the heart of New Zealand's
best trout fishing country, Creel Lodge has its own private access to one of New Zealand’s top fly-fishing rivers. It is set in a unique location amid beautiful gardens, spacious BBQ areas and native wildlife including the Fantail (a native bird).




On arriving at Creel Lodge Richard showed us to our two bedroom garden suite and provided us with information booklets and maps on the region. Our suite had its own outdoor balcony providing a perfect place to sit relax and enjoy the native bush setting. The accommodation has been tastefully furnished, with full cooking facilities and both inside and outside dining areas.



We had a lovely BBQ provided by the owner Peter and his wife, managers Jill and Richard, as well as local tourist providers including Garth from Tongariro River Rafting.





With fishing, hunting, skiing or relaxation in the hot pools at Tokaanu, there is something for everyone in Turangi and Creel is the perfect spot to base your holiday. Richard and Jill were wonderful hosts and we had a lovely stay at this charming lodge. We also enjoyed hearing about Peter's (owner) sailing adventures around Cape Horn from Tasmania to Whitby, (the home port of Captain Cook) on the Replica HMS Bark Endeavour.



For more information please visit their website at: www.creel.co.nz

Tongiriro River Rafting

The Tongariro River’s most experienced rafting company, Tongariro River Rafting is a 100% Kiwi company owned by local Garth and Leigh Oakden. Garth has been a rafting guide on the Tongariro since 1987 and knows these waters like few others.




This half-day Tongariro River journey is one of the best rafting adventures in New Zealand. The rapids are Grade Three, which makes this an ideal adventure for expert or first-time rafters alike.



In 2 1/2 hours you navigate over 60 roller coaster rapids with an expert guide at the helm. A large part of the top section of this trip can only be accessed by raft or kayak so you see plenty of spectacular unspoilt wilderness.




The Tongariro River is one of New Zealand’s most famous rivers and one of the world’s best trout rivers. Between the paddling and excitement you see ancient beech forests, darting rainbow trout, rare whistling blue duck and plenty more. This is a very special wilderness environment.

From $109 per adult. For more information please visit their website at: www.trr.co.nz