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Guided Fly Fishing
on the Mohaka

Scenic farm retreat near Taupō offering luxury accommodation, nature experiences like exceptional fly fishing on the Mohaka River

Whether you are a fly fishing pro, a complete beginner, or somewhere in between on your fly fishing journey, you will have an unforgettable experience fishing the Mohaka, Tukituki or Rangitaiki Rivers with our experienced, certified fly fishing guides.


We offer a range of fly fishing packages including the ones below. We can also create a bespoke package just for you.


Peter and Nathan Macfarlane are the father-son duo specialising in fly fishing the upper Mohaka River and surrounding rivers in Central Hawke’s Bay. Find us just off state Highway 5 - about half-way between Taupo and Napier. On the banks of the mighty Mohaka River. Besides Peter's accreditation as a certified fishing guide with the NZPFGA, his ecologist background adds a different dimension - a deeper understanding of the environment, being able to explain in depth why and how things happen on the waters. 


To speak with Peter, call +64 27 379 9213 or simply enquire via the links below.

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Guided Fly Fishing
Packages

Half day guided fly fishing experience in Hawke's Bay NZ at Mohaka River Farm, NZD $600

Half Day Guided Fly Fishing

For everyone - all levels

A half day of guided fly fishing on the Mohaka River. This will be enjoyed by fly fishers of any level - our guides know and love the waters you will be fishing, and will design the day based on you. If you're a trophy hunter and just want to know where the best waters are at - we will take you straight there. If you're a beginner and curious about taking on a new favourite hobby - we know how to get you hooked. An unforgettable full day on some of the world's most beautiful fly fishing waters, with guides who love to share the gift of fly fishing.


NZD per person

1 Fisherman: $600

$175 per additional fisherman


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1 day guided fly fishing in Hawke's Bay near Taupo, led by Peter Macfarlane from Mohaka River Farm, certified fishing guide with ecologist background

One day guided fly fishing

For everyone - all levels

A full day of guided fly fishing on the Mohaka River. This will be enjoyed by fly fishers of any level - our guides know and love the waters you will be fishing, and will design the day based on you. If you're a trophy hunter and just want to know where the best waters are at - we will take you straight there. If you're a beginner and curious about taking on a new favourite hobby - we know how to get you hooked. An unforgettable full day on some of the world's most beautiful fly fishing waters, with guides who love to share the gift of fly fishing.


NZD per person

1 Fisherman: $900
2 Fishermen: $650

3 Fishermen: $500


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Trophy hunter fly fishing packages with helicopter back country NZ

Into deep waters - 3 Days / 4 Nights

For trophy hunters

Day 1: Guidance while you fish the shingle edges and riffles of the Mohaka River. 

Days 2 & 3: Fly by helicopter into different sections of the vast pristine backcountry

wilderness to sight fish large rainbow and brown trout.


NZD per person: $7,650

Minimum 2 fishermen per trip

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Guided fly fishing tours in Hawke's Bay near Taupo - Mohaka River Farm

Learning to fly - 3 Days / 4 Nights

For beginners

Days 1 & 2: Guidance while you fish the shingle edges and riffles of the Mohaka River.

Day 3: Full day raft fishing the otherwise inaccessible upper Mohaka River. All inclusive package.


NZD per person: NZD $6,000
Non-fishing partner $1,710

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An unforgettable week long guided fly fishing experience on the Mohaka River in Hawke's Bay near Taupo

Three Rivers - 6 Days / 7 Nights

For everyone - all levels

Use Mohaka River Farm as your base to fly fish the Mohaka River and 2 of the areas other well-known rivers within 1 to 2 hours of our base.


NZD per person: $10,200
Non-fishing partner $3,420

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Rafting and raft fishing in Hawke's Bay

Guided Raft Fishing - Full Day

For everyone - all levels

A full day of action accessing the most hard-to-reach, untouched pools on the famous Mohaka River. From 09h-17h, beginning with a scenic drive to the Upper Mohaka your remote back country water adventure begins. Your experienced guide will teach you to fish while drifting, and stopping at the best spots for abundant brown and rainbow trout.


NZD per person/day

1 Fisherman: $2,125

2 Fishermen: $1,200

3 Fishermen: $990

4 Fishermen: $990

5 Fishermen: $885

6 Fishermen: $800
Non-fishing partner $570

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Hawke's Bay Heli-Fishing


Working alongside the most experienced heli-fishing operators in Hawke's Bay, we are happy to offer our guests access to the spectacular back country waters in the area. Helicopter landings and takeoffs are a stone's throw from our fishing guests' accommodation.


Accommodation


Self-contained chalets or a cottage for 1-4 people are available for fishing guests. Stay awhile here on Mohaka River farm and explore these famous fishing waters by day while staying in quiet comfort by night. A completely new and exciting day, every day.



Groups or special requests


For group bookings or special requests, contact us. We have additional accommodation available that we open up for groups, as well as facilities for self-contained campers.

Scenic farm retreat near Taupō offering luxury accommodation, nature experiences like exceptional fly fishing on the Mohaka River

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