page 3 why book with frontiers in today s world we are bombarded with travel information from a multitude of sources beautiful brochures slick web sites and e-mail newsletters smooth-talking tv personalities trustworthy friends and well-meaning acquaintances it all looks and sounds great but how do we know who has the most complete and honest information and how do we decide which south pacific destination is the one for us since 1969 our staff has traveled the globe looking for the best fishing and finest lodges this world has to offer we have discovered and researched many unique places that provide first-rate experiences from the quality of the fishing to the reliability of the on-site management we revisit all of our locations often as we want to be sure that our information is always current and that everything remains exceptional and that s why frontiers is your best resource for destination advice planning an extensive fishing and sightseeing odyssey to the south pacific can b
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page 5 new zealand fishing trophy trout fishing down under since the introduction of trout into new zealand in the late 1800s the country has emerged as a worldclass angling destination fishermen from all over the world have looked to new zealand as the mecca of fly fishing the world s best wild trophy trout fishery both the north and south islands offer some excellent stream fishing for brown trout and rainbows the majority of the rivers are known for their clarity and their reputation draws travelers from far and wide in search of monster trout there are also hundreds of fishable lakes throughout the country of varying size and depth that provide fantastic still-water action many times new zealand is compared to alaska patagonia in south america and the american west when it comes to quantity or diversity of freshwater species or ease of catching new zealand is not alaska but to the fly fishing purist it is heaven-on-earth the streams in new zealand tend to be less populated than
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page 7 north island north island is a year-round fishing paradise the climate tends to be more stable than south island s making it a desirable reliable inclusion in any fishing itinerary some of new zealand s most famous rivers the tongariro rangitikei mohaka and taharua are located on north island and provide thrilling action for big browns and rainbows float trip outfitter ian ruthven with trixie accommodating host and expert guide the lodge is a handsome fishing retreat with wellappointed spacious cottages complementing the main lodge there is huge fishing variety on four lakes and over 25 rivers including backcountry streams and spring creeks that are seldom fished raft-access fishing is also available and there are camping and fly-out options while trout inhabit rivers and lakes north of to fly or not to fly weather permitting helicopter fly-outs are available from the majority of the lodges we recommend down under flying into the backcountry offers a terrific wilderness ex
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page 9 south island sparsely populated south island is graced with remote wilderness rivers full of trophy trout and its scenic splendor is virtually unmatched anywhere in the world some of the finest trout fisheries in the world flow from mount cook and the southern alps in this mountainous island paradise the heart of new zealand s classic brown trout fishing can be found at the northern end of south island in the nelson-marlborough region home to some of the country s most prolific and beautiful rivers and streams our top recommendation in the region is lake rotoroa lodge located in nelson lakes national park from the lodge guests enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding mountains the lodge provides convenient access to several great trout streams in the buller watershed near murchison in 2001 the lodge was purchased by shackleton lake rotoroa lodge international which has completed an extensive refurbishment bringing it into the twenty-first century for comfort yet ret
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page 11 what our clients are saying everything went perfectly we had one of the best trips ever thank you so much we have never traveled with a travel agent and prepared itinerary so we never realized how wonderful it was not to have to worry about what was going to happen next j.m canton oh our trip involved multiple stops locations and activities fishing opportunities were well selected hiking and other tours excursions for the ladies were rewarding the entire trip came off without a single hitch frontiers is the best t.b gibsonville nc magnificent scenery and a truly quality fishery never saw another angler on the same beat r.c woodside ca we selected a b&b itinerary to provide as much interaction with new zealanders and other travelers as we had been told prior to the trip new zealanders are great hosts this could not have been more true frontiers judy sue did a great job in finalizing a great itinerary for the time 3 weeks period and at a cost that we felt was reason
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page 13 milford sound in the mist fox glacier a passion for the outdoors new zealand is really not about cities granted that christchurch has stately old buildings and lovely gardens and auckland the city of sails has its many harbors the fact remains that these are jumping-off places for the really magical sights and experiences of the hinterland travel north to the bay of islands to find picturesque harbors superb sailing and huge expanses of kauri forests one of the world s finest golf courses kauri cliffs is found here offering in addition to golf comfortable luxurious accommodations with world-class views the majesty of the southern alps sets the stage for the scenic splendor of south island breathtaking vistas await you at every turn we love to suggest self-driving at some time during your visit as this enables you to veer off the main trail to discover some of the wonders found off the beaten path pick your route perhaps across the arthur s pass highway to the west coast the
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page 15 a passion for the good life prepare to have good times and to eat and drink well in new zealand the kiwis know how to have fun and love sharing their enthusiasm with visitors the country s temperate climate allows for outdoor living most months of the year sidewalk cafes abound and are always busy a long growing season means an abundance of fresh fruits and veggies all year long and since one can never be more than a hundred miles from the sea the scallops on your dinner plate may well have been harvested that morning the country has come a long way from the meat and three veggies mentality a holdover from the english heritage farmers are planting olive trees on their acreage and pressing some fine oils from the a chardonnay from the kumeu river vineyard north of auckland was recently awarded top honors by wine spectator magazine marlborough sauvignon blancs have an outstanding reputation worldwide a 2000 gibbston valley pinot noir was named pinot noir of the world the wine
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page 17 australia tasmania s tourism tasmania ©bill bachman tarraleah update tarraleah lodge in the tasmanian highlands was previewed in our 2006 brochure we are pleased to announce that the lodge will open for business on october 1 2006 built in the 1930s to comfortably house those spearheading the pioneering hydroelectricity project the lodge blends the best art deco of the period with contemporary tasmanian design accommodations cuisine and ambiance are blended to provide guests with a uniquely tasmanian experience in this wilderness retreat topping the list of things to do at tarraleah is fishing the central highland lakes teem with rainbow and brown trout some trophy size as well as atlantic salmon the outstanding guide staff is headed by expert and veteran guide ken orr ken has been guiding frontiers clients to rave reviews for many years and we look forward to experiencing his new habitat don t fish tarraleah offers among other activities wonderful walks unique bird watching
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page 19 wineglass bay tourism tasmania ©bill bochman tourism tasmania ©gary moore a walk in the country did you know that tasmania is home to some of the most beautiful guided walks in the world carrying only a day pack explore the mountains bush and coast of this special land with a small group of trekkers led by an expert wilderness guide be prepared to carry more than a day pack on extended walks enjoy the bounty of tasmania s land and sea at dinner and sleep well in comfortably equipped huts here is a brief description of some of our favorite tassie treks cradle mountain trek some consider this multi-day excursion from cradle mountain to be the walk of a lifetime walkers explore the small lakes waterfalls and temperate rain forest of this lush terrain and eventually climb to the summit of cradle mountain the 3-day/2-night walk brings trekkers back to the waldheim cabins each night for the more adventurous an 8day walk from cradle mountain to lake st clair is offered with tent
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page 21 secluded accommodations at seven spirit bay seven spirit bay wilderness lodge to visit seven spirit wilderness resort is to immerse oneself in a world about as far away from the ordinary as can be imagined located on the coburg peninsula guests arrive at this remote resort via a scenic 45-minute flight from darwin seven spirit is an eco-lodge committed to providing comfort and luxury in a pristine and secluded location guests are accommodated in private habitats nestled in lush native bush and open on all sides to offer total immersion in the environment louvered shades admit the tropical breezes and stare of the occasional banteng cow or wallaby who happens to wander by the coburg peninsula has long been recognized for the quality of fishing in its bays and estuaries seven spirit has assembled an seven spirit has an outstanding staff of naturalist guides and a full program of complimentary walks and safaris is included in the tariff the incredible beauty and peace of this remo
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freshwater fishing atlantic and pacific salmon sea trout taimen peacock bass tigerfish golden dorado and steelhead fishing on some of the most famous rivers in the world renowned trout fishing in the southern and northern hemispheres a passion for travel for us it is a passion a passion for travel a passion to be outdoors and a passion to share let our expert staff help guide you to your ideal destination saltwater fishing light-tackle fly fishing in warm waters for bonefish tarpon permit trevally milkfish and barracuda blue-water big game fishing on fly and conventional tackle unique tropical properties to satisfy all interests with differing standards of accommodation elegant journeys we know most corners of the world and can plan your customized travel from luxury barging and cruises to exclusive wine and garden tours to private family getaways and so much more wing shooting flighting decoying and walk-up shooting for doves ducks pigeons perdiz and other game birds in africa ar
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