Fishing in the blue Pacific Ocean, casting for trophy trout in wilderness streams, rivers and lakes or salmon as they run up-river . . . Southern Crossings has introduced thousands of travellers to the New Zealand fishing experience. Our contacts with charter skippers, guides and local accommodation ensure a never-to-be forgotten experience. Ask the experts who return every year!

Whether chasing striped marlin from a launch or stalking trophy trout in the many tributaries of the famous Rotorua, Taupo or Nelson Lakes fishery, the angling is superb.

American author Zane Grey discovered New Zealand big game fishing in the 1920s and his subsequent writings put it on the map. From bases in the resort towns centred on the Bay of Islands and Bay of Plenty experienced charter skippers are at their client's disposal.

Trout thrive in New Zealand's clear, rich waters and trophy trout fishing is readily available. Seasons vary by district, but travellers can expect to find excellent trout fishing all year round somewhere in New Zealand whilst back country fishing is generally available from October through to April.

In recent years wilderness fishing has become a favourite for more adventurous anglers, travelling to remote rivers and streams either on foot, by 4WD vehicle or helicopter.

Spring is a time for nymph fishing with weighted stonefly and mayfly imitations whilst the summer months provide for dry fly action as rivers subside and trout focus on smaller naturals. Late summer and autumn can create a rewarding and less crowded time to experience action packed afternoon hatches as trout cruise the width and breadth of each pool. Winter months are for tributary fishing mainly around Lake Taupo as spawning runs commence and nymph and wet fly fishing are popular.

Southern Crossings also have exclusive arrangements and firsthand experience with New Zealand’s leading sporting estates which during the winter months boast world class hunting options.

Throw a line in just about anywhere along Australia’s vast coastline or cast a fly in its myriad of rivers, lakes and billabongs .. and before long, you are sure to be hooked on the region’s great fishing.

Menus across the country boast intriguing delicacies from Barramundi and Balmain Bugs to Mud Crabs and Yabbies, providing an alluring promise for any angling aficionado.

Tasmania’s fly fishing is world class. The Central Plateau’s glassy glacial lakes and crystal clear streams are just brimming with trophy sized catches of wary wild brown and crafty rainbow trout.

Anglers from around the globe are lured to the tropical waters surrounding Lizard Island by the adrenalin pumping excitement of chasing the speedy and sleek giant Black Marlin.

For 100% adventure, it’s hard to beat a Barramundi heli-fishing expedition to the remote gorges of the breathtaking Top End.

There are however countless other opportunities for novices and experienced enthusiasts alike to test their skill and try their luck in a host of stunning locations right across the country.

Scoop yourself a mud crab on Queensland’s Gold Coast or cast a line into the surf along Fraser Island’s Seventy Five Mile beach to land a generous catch of whiting or bream.

With reefs aptly named, Hook, Line, Sinker, Bait and Net there’s no doubting the fishing in the Whitsundays is good. Spend the day out on your resort’s luxury launch to chase Spanish mackerel and reel in coral trout.

Spear a red emperor for dinner on Haggerstone Island or cruise the rainforest fringed waters of the Daintree to catch a jungle perch.

Chase some of the gutsiest fighters in the sea in the remote waters off Arnhem Land, where barracuda, sailfish and giant trevally are among the locals of the deep.

Golden snapper and tasty coral trout dart between the artificial reefs and wrecks in Darwin’s tropical harbour, whilst Mangrove Jack and Black Bream lurk in the mangrove lined brown rivers and estuaries of the Top End. Stay at an outback station or cruise the Kimberley coast to fish some of the most remote rivers in Australia.

Cast a fly among the schools of tasty trevally, hungry cod and delicious snapper; giant herring, enormous sail fish and massive cobia that swim at the end of your line in the turquoise lagoons, coastal reefs and open waters off Ningaloo; or net yourself a magnificent marron (freshwater crayfish) in the tranquil waters of the Margaret River region.

Dive the rocky ledges of the Limestone coast to grab a prized rock lobster or cast a line in the region’s shallow lagoons to pull out a tasty Coorong Mullet. Or simply dangle a line with the locals from one of Kangaroo Island’s pretty piers to catch your fill of delicious King George Whiting.

Chase Blue Fin Tuna off the coast of the Great Ocean Road or head out from the Mornington Peninsula where the whiting are biting in Port Philip Bay. Land yourself a record breaking swordfish off Tasmania’s Freycinet Peninsula or hook a double headed wrasse in Lord Howe Island’s pristine waters.

Rod, reel or fly; reef, ocean or river; from a pier, a beach or a boat. Whether you choose the adrenalin pumping thrill of a fishing safari in the wildest waters or the contemplative solitude of casting a line in remote peaceful waterways, Australia’s fishing adventures serve up a smorgasbord of seafood rewards.

Note: A number of fishing regulations are in force to protect the precious supply of various species in different parts of the country. Check with guides or local authorities regarding licence requirements and other regulations (such as catch and release practices, legal size limits etc).