Exotic South Island Fishing Locations
River fly fishing in waders

Half Day Guided Fly Fishing Trips

  • 1 or 2 people
  • Transport (4WD) to and from your accommodation
  • Tasty snacks, hot and cold drinks provided
  • Full fly fishing equipment provided including custom flies, tippet and additional clothing (waders and footwear available in most sizes)


1 or 2 Anglers NZD$425

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Full Day Guided Fly Fishing Trips

  • 1 or 2 people per guide
  • Transport (4WD) to and from your accommodation
  • Healthy lunch and refreshments provided
  • Full fly fishing equipment provided including custom flies, tippet and additional clothing (waders and footwear available in most sizes)


1 Angler/1 Guide NZD$675
2 Anglers/1 Guide NZD$710

Overnight catered fishing camp

Overnight/Multi Day Guided Fly Fishing Trips

  • Truly New Zealand backcountry experience for the adventurous fly fisherman
  • Private back country hut accommodation
  • Camp out beside the river
  • Delicious wilderness cuisine and beverages provided
  • Full fly fishing equipment provided including custom flies, tippet and additional clothing (waders and footwear available in most sizes)


1 Angler/1 Guide NZD$200-$300 per night
Additional anglers NZD$100 per night
Normal full day rates apply

South Island Explorer (1-2 Anglers/1 Guide)

This is certainly for the die hard fly fishers amongst you, or just the truly adventurous. This South Island trip begins with a pick up from either Christchurch, Dunedin or Queenstown Airports with the option of flying out of either at the end of your time here. Over the 3-5 days of fly fishing you will get to experience the hugely diverse range of fly fishing waters New Zealand has to offer. You will fish to large trophy Rainbow and Brown Trout in some of the most remote waters the South Island possesses and experience sight fishing second to none. Your accommodation will be a mix of both back country huts, self contained cottages and on the odd occasion if requested tents, with all your back country cuisine and drink provided and cooked by your personal Kiwi guide Jake Berry.

These fly fishing trips are best customised to fit around arrival pick up points, transfers and activities with arrangements made at the time of booking. They are also run as a 5 Night/4 Day or 4 Night/3 Day South Island Explorer. They are subject to change with weather and river conditions, as I aim to get the best results possible for my guests.

Packages are all inclusive of pickups, transfers, New Zealand Fishing license, food, drink, accommodation and lets not forget outrageous New Zealand fly fishing.

Please request an itinarary and quote, which does not include airfares. Provisions for fly fishing gear are available on request.

The Ultimate Heli Fly Fishing Adventure (1-2 Anglers/1 Guide)

Heli fishing is a spectacle that must not be overlooked. There is no doubt you will be blown away by the beauty that New Zealand possesses during your time here, but if you want to take it to another level then heli fishing is for you. This is a once in a lifetime experience that takes you to the outer limits of the South Island's Southern Alps. Witness some of the worlds largest mountain peaks, glacier fields, river valleys and oceans from above. These trips will get you to rarely fished remote trout waters and put you into places you can only dream about. Heli fishing trips offer anglers the opportunity to cut down travel time and spend more time chasing trophy trout.

Once you have fly fished to your hearts content take a scenic flight and be witness to coastlines that are unchanged for thousands of years. Land on remote beaches and catch Crayfish to have with your choice of local wines that evening. Chase wild Red Stag, Chamois and Himalayan Thar through the majestic Southern Alps of the South Island New Zealand.

Full picnic lunch is provided which will include non alcoholic/alcoholic drinks and the view of your choice. Be it a cliff top ocean view or an alpine meadow as the Head Guide at Southern Rivers Fly Fishing I will personalise it to your flavor. Ultimate Heli Trips gives you all day access to the helicopter and pilot.

Its is beyond doubt that this is the best way to see Godzone, Aotearoa or New Zealand. All prices will be inclusive of taxes, guiding fees, gear, lunches and fishing licenses.

Please request a quote. Provisions for fly fishing gear are available on request.

“Grab this opportunity with both hands and live the experience of a lifetime”
Thanks from your guide Jake Berry



Helicopter Fishing

Guided Heli Fly Fishing Trips

  • Access remote backcountry rivers with ease
  • Experience the spectacular South Island scenery from the air
  • These trips are a once in a lifetime experience and showcase New Zealand’s mind blowing scenery
  • Drop off and pick up in personal helicopter
  • Full fly fishing equipment provided including custom flies, tippet and additional clothing (waders and footwear available in most sizes)
  • Includes Department of Conservation landing permits


Helicopter hire starts at NZD$1015 and will range depending on flying time
Normal full day rates apply

Learn to catch large trout

Beginner and Half Day Tuition

  • Tuition accommodates anglers who are just starting out through to the highly accomplished angler
  • Half day tuition packages include practical experience and time on the water fly fishing to trout
  • Full fly fishing equipment provided
  • Includes practical experience on the water


1 Angler/1 Guide NZD$425
2 Anglers/1 Guide NZD$225 per person

or beginner tuition/max 2 hours
1 Angler NZD$75 per/hour
2 Anglers NZD$90 per/hour

Night fishing on the clutha river south island new zealand

Guided Night Fly Fishing on the Clutha River

  • A unique night time fly fishing experience
  • A highly productive fly fishing method for catching large wild brown and rainbow trout
  • 1 person per guide (for safety reasons)
  • Transport (4WD) to and from your accommodation
  • Full fly fishing equipment provided including custom flies, tippet and additional clothing (but excluding sturdy footwear)


1 Angler/1 Guide NZD$75 per/hour
2 Anglers/2 Guides NZD$90 per/hour
Minimum 2 hours

Learn to make flies for fly fishing

Private one on one Fly Tying Clinics

  • Available year round
  • Please contact Southern Rivers Fly Fishing for more information

Price on application


Arrangements for Groups

Southern Rivers Fly Fishing can provide guiding for groups of up to 8 people. Accommodation, meals, transport and other activities can also be arranged as required.

Individual quotes are available.

Booking Policy

Booking requires a 25% deposit.

Payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, cheque or cash Payment of deposit will confirm your booking

Trip cancellations made:
Before the beginning of the summer season on October 1st deposits are 90% refunded
On or after October 1st deposits are non-refundable.

Bad Weather Policy

Trip will be cancelled under severe weather conditions where client safety and comfort is an issue. In the case of trips being cancelled by the guide your deposit will be 90% refunded. Trips will be rescheduled where possible.

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