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NEW ZEALAND - CLIENT COMMENTS
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Well, we are home, and had a most wonderful time.
As I’ve mentioned previously, you really understood
what we wanted to do on our first New Zealand trip
and planned it accordingly. Needless to say, the
sight fishing was extraordinary. I think we may have
run into a little more bad weather than usual, but
that is fishing. We would love to give you all of
our impressions......, in the meantime, I have been
busily organizing our return trip 2007.
--Barbara and Charlie Renfrew
Again, Don, thank you so very much for planning
and orchestrating our introduction to NZ fly
fishing. It was our best vacation ever and certainly
an experience, extraordinary in every way, never to
be forgotten as we relive it in the retelling to
friends and family. Let's do it again!
--Nancy and Wayne Badovinus
Thanks for the organization of our introduction to New
Zealand. You served up just what we wanted on all
points, not necessarily easy with old, grumpy
travelers accustomed to the comforts of home,
wanting the adventures of our youth, but without
hardship or inconvenience.
With that in mind, I would suggest that traveling business
class on Air New Zealand as the perfect beginning to
any NZ trip. Frank Murphy (our first stop)
expressed great surprise at our condition on
arrival. We fished a full day after reaching the
lodge, walked the river, climbed the fences and
showed no sign of fatigue. Yes, we’re in reasonable
condition for folks in their late 70’s, but I’d give
considerable credit to the beds and service of ANZ.
Feeling well rested on arrival and ready to fish
were practical benefits of considerably value.
Frank Murphy and his house are a good way to begin. He
seems to epitomize NZ.
Walking the river with him is a lesson in botany, zoology,
and trout. The intimacy of the river, it’s claim to
privacy, more than compensated for the weather
generated muddy Motu river. I was more than
satisfied with Tony (Frank’s son) as my guide to
bringing in 8 browns on my first day, one eight
pounds plus. Two other beauties were hooked but
lost on logs. Days two and three brought five
more.
Four Peaks surprised us all with the elegance of quarters,
sophistication of cuisine, and overwhelming
attention of the hosts. They are remarkable and
spoiled us rotten. In this area, we visited the
wildest, most beautiful, breathtaking valleys and
rivers. Paul guided me to my 10 pounder and twelve
other fish.
Motueka was in the Four Peaks mode – luxurious in all
respects and with a host and assistant who couldn’t
have been more attentive or pleasing. And finally,
Lake Rotoroa Lodge. What to say….splendid lodge.
For me, fine guide, staff and lodge excellent in
every respect. I must say they went far, far out of
their way to take care of me with a spirit hard to
find these days. I’d go back there in a minute too.
I did have a marvelous time. I loved seeing the country and
meeting the friendly New Zealanders. Your
suggestions on future trips to Alaska or
Newfoundland are welcome….and of course, I hope we
can do the Belize mothership trip.
Many thanks again, Don
--David Sheldon
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