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Notes on the water, the mountains, and everything in between.
Geology
The Ice Age story behind the water we fish every day — from Pleistocene glaciers to the moraine dam that holds the lake in place.
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History
How a 19th-century import became the reason people travel here to fish, from acclimatisation societies to today's wild fishery.
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Species Guide
Brown trout, rainbow trout, and landlocked Chinook salmon share the same water but fish very differently. Here's how to tell them apart.
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Technique
Why trolling accounts for most of the catch on these lakes, and how lead line and downrigger fishing actually work.
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Nature
The beech forests, alpine birds, and native fish that share these lakes with the trout — and what to look for along the way.
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Geography
Mou Waho, Ruby Island, and Stevensons Island — three very different stops on the same lake.
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History
From a river crossing and a few sheep stations to one of New Zealand's favourite towns.
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History
For a few wild years, the biggest town in the district wasn't Wānaka at all.
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Conservation
How a nearly-extinct native bird was brought back to the Wānaka islands, one island at a time.
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Geography
Mount Aspiring National Park sits on Wānaka's doorstep — and it's part of one of the largest World Heritage areas on Earth.
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History
People have been touring this lake by boat since 1883 — we're just the latest ones doing it.
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Nature
Native, endangered, and living exactly where a parrot has no business surviving.
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We're busy getting everything ready for launch and are excited to welcome you aboard soon.
Thank you for your patience—we're not far away! Stay tuned for updates, and we'll be opening bookings shortly.
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