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Day 9 Adventures in NZ - Taupo



The day started early with Rob off to learn about fly fishing for trout. A brisk start to the day with winds coming off the snow-capped mountains to the south of us and a big frost. Brrrrr

Rob and his guide left about 8.30am after we stood in the icy winds for ½ hr waiting for the pick to find him. They went 20 mins south into a fast-flowing icy stream. They got suited out in waders and boots and headed into the stream to try his luck. It was big learning curve with lots of things heaps different than beach and river fishing. Basically, floating the fly downstream with the current or slowing dragging the fly up stream against the current. Tricky to get the hang of “Line control” but fun anyway. No fish to be caught sadly.



fishing guide


After returning when headed off to the natural hot vents that feed into the cold river – big variation. This was a spot for kids and families to play swim or warm up in the stream. 


On then to Huka Falls to see where the river drops down and masses of water flow through a narrow channel. This river flows all the way to Auckland some way off to the north of us. What a beautiful rich Jade green the river is.
We dropped in to the Honey Hive to see and look at all the bee related things that are made here locally from honey and do some taste testing.




kiwi sense of humor-  toilet signs

Back home for dinner and another dip in the naturally heated pool here. Very relaxing at a temp around 34 deg C. Got to watch the Broncos match at the TV room (pity about that score line).

What we learnt today.
Things on maps are a lot further than they appear so did a bit of driving today to get to places.
Fly fishing takes a long time to master – years in fact.
Even though car parks here have allocated bays for big campers, the locals all fill them with Barbie cars!! Not amused

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