Luxury hotel holiday Poronui Ranch Lake Taupo

Poronui Ranch is a luxury fly fishing and hunting lodge situated in the Taharua valley south-east of Taupo. The 16,000 acre property has long been a favoured trout fishing and hunting ground and attracts fishing enthusiasts from around the globe. This beautiful wilderness includes almost 25 miles of water, from the Taharua creek to the Mohaka river. A team of guides is on hand to offer advice to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced anglers. The accommodation consists of the main lodge and seven individual guest cabins, which have evolved from the original rustic fishing camp to the luxury property of today. Whilst the elegant cabins are purpose built, the relaxed atmosphere of a traditional fishing and hunting lodge has been retained. Guests usually dine in the main lodge and then relax in comfort by the fire. Local produce is a staple of the lodge kitchen and dishes feature venison, lamb and wild duck, as well as salmon and mussels. A weekly barbecue is hosted making full use of the game sourced from the ranch itself. The underground wine cellar holds more than 10,000 bottles and naturally features some of New Zealand's finest vintages. Although fishing is the main activity at the ranch, there are also opportunities for mountain biking and horse riding, with over 100 miles of roads and tracks winding through the hills and beside the streams. Close to the main lodge, there is a modern gym and health club featuring steam and sauna rooms, as well as massage treatment rooms. From its humble beginnings as a riverside camp, Poronui Ranch has grown into a luxury property whilst still capturing the spirit of leisurely informality that typifies rural New Zealand.