New fishing tour experience in Marlborough, New Zealand

Trout fishing in the Marlborough region rates as some of the world's best, and now visitors and local New Zealanders can discover some of the region's best secret spots with a personalised guide, thanks to the newly opened Maraqeta Fishing Tours.

Experienced fisherman, Roger Brott, and his wife Angela, have launched their dream business, catering for all levels of fishing fans, from first timers and families right through to experienced fishermen and fisherwomen.

What makes Maraqeta different is the flexibility of the tours, which mean every tour is personally moulded to suit the clients needs, and the access arrangements the hosts of the newly opened Maraqeta Lodge in Blenheim have negotiated, allowing them to access fishing spots not easily accessible to the general public.

Fishing tours are available for guests and non-guests of the lodge and each experience is unique. Guiding is tailored to the degree of ruggedness or luxury clients are seeking and the hosts have found that most people are looking for a mixture 'in touch with nature' feeling offered by the great wide open, serenely beautiful New Zealand river landscapes and luxurious creature comforts a private lodge can provide.

"Most of the groups we have taken up into the high country love a bit of rugged hut living for a night or two," says Angela, "But they are pretty keen for their creature comforts, a hot shower and a home cooked meal back at the lodge by day three!"

The lodge opened this January and offers fishing tours and/or accommodation all year round, including half day starter packages.

For more information please visit www.maraqetalodge.co.nz

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