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Auckland is the largest city of New Zealand, also known as “the city of sails”. Daily many airlines fly from London, England to Auckland, though only Air New Zealand is the direct flight. Other flights to Auckland are indirect, via Singapore, Far East or Asia and offer very competitive prices. The rates and listings on ongoing promotions and cheap Auckland flights offered by almost all airlines can be viewed at Cheap Flights to New Zealand.

The Auckland Fishing Region offers a wide diversity of fishing opportunities with many fresh water lake and river fisheries. Most amazingly, there are about seven lakes within one hour of Auckland City that get regularly stocked with trout. Wild trout are abundant in the Mangatawhiri and Mangatangi reservoirs. Also, there is good trout fishing in the Coromandel Ranges with most rivers having easy access and high scenic values. As there is abundance of water reservoirs, organized fisheries and many choices in easy approach Auckland provides, with out a doubt, the bestest fishing safaris there is.

The experience gets even splendid with the two huge harbors enfolding an environment that’s alive with cultural excitement and sea-flavored challenges. Most importantly, the locals are very friendly and helpful welcoming you with generous smiles.

What makes Auckland outshine among many of the fishing regions in the world is the fact that it has clean rivers and lakes perfect for freshwater fly fishing, salmon fishing or trout fishing. One of the many well known regions for fishing is along the Hibiscus Coast, located on the east of the Auckland. The Orewa Beach, hosts many fishing experts from round the globe and makes a bustling commercial heart of the beautiful Hibiscus Coast. Also, in the Auckland region, North Shore City (informally the North Shore or just The Shore) is an alternate spot of the same standard and splendid view that gives you wider choices. Also you can visit each of these fishing regions, a day at a time and have an economical yet exquisite holiday. The North Shore city is surrounded by sea with an unbroken 140-kilometre urban coastline.

Further south to Auckland, there are numerous spring-fed trout streams in the South Waikato, and many backcountry fisheries throughout the King Country including the headwaters of the Waipa, Whanganui, Whakapapa, and Awakino Rivers. The Waikato River has an abundant brown trout population, and the hydro-lakes provide excellent lake fishing. Some fisher men recommend these regions as the fist to be explored and guarantee that you will catch some really big trout to take memorable photos with or stuff and display in your drawing.

However, is you are looking for coarse fisheries; most lakes north of Hamilton, including Lake Pupuke and Hamilton Lake is a good place to start with. Good coarse fishing is also available in the lower Waikato and Whangamarino Rivers. Fishing in Auckland is a wonderful experience. Actually it’s right to say that it’s far more than fishing only, here you can marvel at the beautiful surroundings, the mountains, the splendid landscape, and the marvelous lakes and also get some catch some trout for your lavish dinner.