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Trout Fishing Heaven According to US trout fishing guru Jack Dennis, veteran of 22 trips to New Zealand, the Nelson region boasts the "most consistent" fishing in the country. If you have a penchant for testing your skills against wily brown trout of a size you only dream about, look no further. The area offers a superb variety of crystal clear streams and rivers that provide the ultimate fly fishing scenario - in magnificent Lowland or Back country settings, giving you the opportunity to stalk and catch large wild trout, in a pristine, untouched environment. A 20 minute helicopter ride from Doone Cottage into Kahaurangi National Park offers you the ultimate wilderness trout fishing. More information on experienced fly fishing guiding and personalised fishing adventures can be obtained from Doone Cottage. Day trips from Doone Cottage: Excellent day trips from Doone Cottage include the Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks, with fine mountain and coastal bush walks and wilderness fishing. Abel Tasman Launch cruises, Water taxis, and Kayaking are all within easy reach from Doone Cottage and Glen can take care of your bookings. A wonderful scenic drive over the Marble Mountain (Takaka Hill) leads to you Golden Bay. Abel Tasman National Park: Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest. It protects 23,000 hectares of the most natural stretch of easily accessible coastline in New Zealand. Regular and on-demand bus and boat services are available. The world famous coastal track opens up the park's intimate estuaries, golden sand beaches and forested headlands. Nelson Lakes National Park: Nelson Lakes National Park protects 102,000 hectares of the northernmost Southern Alps. The park offers a quiet experience of tranquil beech forests, craggy mountains, clear streams, fields of tussock and lakes both big and small. A network of short walks explores the glacial features and forests. Longer tracks climb up through beech forest to viewpoints high above Lake Rotoiti. Kahurangi National Park: Kahurangi National Park is the classic national park: huge, wild and rich in the plants and animals that make New Zealand unique. Its 452,000 hectares include most remaining natural lands in the north-western South Island. Motueka, Takaka, Karamea, and Murchison are the park's gateway towns. 20 minutes drive from Doone Cottage, the Flora Carpark offers access to a network of tracks ranging from short strolls to multi-day hiking trips. Golden Bay: The glorious Golden Bay is the northern tip of the South Island.Takaka is a fascinating mix of eras and beyond lies the clearest fresh water in the world at stunning Waikoropupu Springs. Historic Collingwood is the starting point for safaris to the internationally significant bird habitat of Farewell Spit. At the base of the spit numerous walking opportunities reveal the secrets of Puponga Farm Park, including the wildly spectacular Wharariki Beach. Horseback Adventure: A guaranteed challenge through our powerful mountain environment, bounding Kahurangi National Park. Journeys from one to three days or in December a ten day adventure through the Rainbow to Lake Tenison exploring beech forests, rocky mountain passes and golden tussock country. Small personalised groups. Champion horses. Wholesome homebaked food. Swim horses bareback. Western Ranges Horse Treks specialise in providing well schooled free moving horses for advanced riders but are also experienced in catering for the complete beginner. Ask Glen for details. Wine & Craft: The Nelson province is one of New Zealand's main fruit producing areas and various craft industries also abound together with Award Winning wineries. Here the sun shines over 2400 hours annually.
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