Motueka

Outdoor Activities

You won't lack for places to land some whopping brown trout. Fishing season here runs from October to April. Fly-fishing excursions to local rivers and remote backcountry areas, involving hiking or helicopter trips, give plenty of excitement to visiting anglers. Daily guiding rates are generally around $780 per day and include lunches, drinks, and 4WD transportation. Best areas to base yourself for trout fishing around Nelson Lakes are: St. Arnaud, Motueka, Murchison, and Nelson city itself. Tony Entwistle and Zane Mirfin run

Strike Adventure Fishing. Zane Mirfin runs Strike Adventure, the only guiding company in the northern South Island to hold all commercial access permits to crown lands, offering plenty of opportunities in some amazing locations. 03/541-0020. fishstrikeadventure.com. www.strikeadventure.com.