Southland, New Zealand

Clear Water. Wild Brown Trout.

Small groups.
1:2 guiding.
One dedicated 1:1 day per angler.

A program refined over more than two decades.

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Set in the wide rolling valleys of New Zealand’s Southland, this is a week built around clear-water sight fishing for wild brown trout.

Mornings are cool. Light sits low on the hills. Fish appear first as shadows against pale gravel before you’ve even made a cast.

This is not a one-off tour. It is a long-standing seasonal program, designed for anglers who want a carefully run week immersed in the rhythm and challenge of some of New Zealand’s finest water.

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Small Groups. Experienced Guides. Consistent Delivery.

Each week is limited to four anglers, maintaining a strict 1:2 guide-to-guest ratio, with a dedicated 1:1 guiding day for each guest.

You are not one of many. You are part of a deliberately structured format that allows for focused guiding, flexible daily planning, and the space to fish properly.

The result is a week that feels calm and unhurried, where attention remains on the fishing rather than the logistics.

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Right Place. Right Water.

Southland offers genuine diversity — freestone rivers, spring creeks, lakes and tailwaters — all within reach of our base.

Each day we fish where conditions are strongest.
Water levels, clarity, wind and angler preference guide our decisions.

Flexibility is one of the region’s great strengths, and one of the reasons this program has endured.

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A Proven Program

We have held a New Zealand Department of Conservation guiding concession in this region since 2000.

Over that time, we’ve developed long-standing relationships with local landowners, accommodation providers, and the rivers themselves.

Many guests return year after year — some have been fishing with us since the early 2000s.

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The Program

Our Southland season runs from January through March each year.

Guests are hosted in structured weekly programs based at Dunrobin Station, a working property in the Aparima Valley.

Each week includes:

• Seven nights’ accommodation
• Six full days of guided fishing
• Five days at a 1:2 guide-to-guest ratio
• One full day of 1:1 guiding
• All in-country transport throughout the week
• Program design and oversight

Southland’s rivers shift constantly. Channels move, gravel redistributes, and no two seasons fish exactly the same.

What remains constant is the structure behind the program: careful planning, experienced guides, and the freedom to adapt each day to where the fishing will be best.

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Accommodation

Dunrobin is a working station — comfortable, practical, and positioned beside one of the finest rivers in the region.

Evenings are relaxed. Hearty meals, photographs from the day’s fishing, and quiet conversations about the following morning’s plan.

It’s a base built for anglers — simple, well-run, and exactly where it needs to be.

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2026–2027 Dates

New Zealand 2027 Dates

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Price

This is a deliberately small, carefully run program.
Availability is limited each season.

Season 2026–2027 is priced at $6,500 AUD per person.

The program includes:

• Seven nights’ accommodation
• Six full days of guided fishing
• Five days at a 1:2 guide-to-guest ratio
• One full day of 1:1 guiding on the day of your choice
• All in-country transport
• Program design and oversight

Flights, fishing licences and personal expenses are excluded.

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Booking Policy

To maintain small groups and consistent staffing, places are confirmed with a 50% deposit.

The balance is due 1 November prior to the season.

Bookings made after 1 November require full payment at the time of confirmation.

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Testimonials

“The New Zealand trip that never disappoints.”
I’ve been travelling with GVFFC since 2003. The guides adapt to each angler and every trip feels effortless.
— Simon

“Spectacular New Zealand.”
“This trip was a 50th birthday gift, and I’ve returned every year since. Exceptional fishing and a week that never disappoints.”
— Peter

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Register Your Interest

These weeks remain intentionally small, and many guests return each year, so availability is limited.

If you’d like to explore joining us next season — or simply want to discuss whether the program is the right fit — we prefer to speak personally before confirming a place.

No hard sell.
Just a considered conversation.

If you reach out, you’ll be speaking directly with Anthony, who oversees the program and will be happy to answer any questions.

📞 03 5773 2513    
📱 0418 995 611

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