North Island, New Zealand

Poronui

FreshwaterTaharua Valley, between Taupō and Napier — Taharua and Mohaka rivers

Poronui covers 16,000 acres of the Taharua Valley, about 40 minutes by road from Taupō. The spring-fed Taharua River runs through the estate and the freestone Mohaka forms its southern edge; guides walk guests in or drive them by 4WD to sight-fish for brown and rainbow trout, and a helicopter company based at the front gate flies anglers to backcountry rivers. Every fish is released, and the main lodge sleeps up to 16 in eight cabins.

Published price
NZ$16,515 per person · 7 nights · 2026
Season
October to June
Main fish
Brown trout
and 1 more
Guiding
1 guide to 2 anglers
16 guests at a time

Season

October to June

Fishing packages run from September 30 to June 30, with high season from December 1 to March 31. The backcountry rivers open on October 1 and close over winter for spawning.

The fishing

Water
Freshwater
Species

First is the fish the lodge leads with.

How it is fished
Wading, Helicopter
Catch and release
All fish released
Tackle
Fly only
Gear
Rods and reels provided

Price and what it covers

NZ$16,515 per person · 7 nights · 2026

Per person sharing a twin or double room, for 7 nights and 6 guided days in high season, December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Mid-season in 2026 was NZ$11,965.

Included

  • 6 days of guided fishing
  • Waders, boots, rods and reels
  • All meals
  • Drinks before dinner, house wine and beer
  • Same-day laundry
  • Sauna, steam room and gym

Not included

  • Helicopter, priced by distance
  • Fishing licences
  • Access fees
  • Tips

Prices are shown in the currency the lodge publishes them in. Confirm the rate with the lodge.

The lodge

Guests at a time
16
Guiding
1 guide to 2 anglers
Package
7 nights, 6 fishing days
For non-anglers
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Established
Not published

Getting there

Gateway airport
Taupo (TUO), Taupo Airport
From there
Fly from Auckland to Taupō, a 45-minute flight, then drive about 40 minutes. A helicopter or fixed-wing charter straight to the property can be arranged.
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The pin marks the lodge itself. Location from the lodge's own website.

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from one of these pages. The lodge’s own website is checked first; a booking agency is used where the lodge is silent.

Lodge website: poronui.com

Lodge website

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