New Zealand pigeon - Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae - kereru.
Hapuka Estuary Walkway Westland: Whitebait & Bird Watching Guide

The Hapuka Estuary Walkway, a 1km loop near Haast, provides a pristine South Westland habitat to view whitebait and native birds, including tūī and kererū, within a protected intertidal wetland. The accessible, non-fishing walkway features boardwalks and interpretation panels, making it an ideal spot for wildlife spotting on the West Coast, New Zealand.

A brace of two good size brown trout caught in Lake Brunner. Photo: Allan Burgess.
Brunner, Lake, Trout Fishing – Where the trout die of old age!

Lake Brunner Trout Fishing West Coast of the South Island Lake Brunner (or Moana-Kotuku) is.

Jackson Bay, South Westland
Jackson Bay, Westland – Sea fishing for groper, cod, sharks, tuna

Jackson Bay in Westland is a must-visit fishing destination in New Zealand. Anglers can target bluefin tuna, groper, blue cod, sharks, and more. Excellent surfcasting surrounded by stunning coastal scenery and accessible via a scenic drive from Haast Junction, Jackson Bay offers both adventure and tranquility for fishing enthusiasts.

Commercial whitebait stand on the Okuru River, Westland. The stand is in the raised position in case of a flood.
Whitebaiting in the Arawhata, Waiatoto, Turnbull, and Okuru Rivers

“Whitebaiting the remote Arawhata, Waiatoto, Turnbull and Okuru Rivers in South Westland offers history, tradition and challenge. Learn about access, regulations, river conditions and the legendary whitebait harvests that shaped this unique fishery.”

Whitebait's at the mouth of the Hokitika River.
Hokitika River Sea-Run Browns, Rainbows & Fly Fishing NZ

The Hokitika River offers exciting trout fishing on New Zealand’s West Coast. Target sea-run browns near the mouth, big rainbows above the gorge. Spin or fly fishing both produce results, with excellent access, wilderness options, and nearby Lake Kaniere adding to the adventure.

Fooled by a bead-head nymph. West Coast Trout El Dorado.
West Coast Trout El Dorado

West Coast Trout El Dorado By The Piscator History was far from my mind on.

Aaron with a hard fighting kahawai landed on a saltwater fly off the Arawata River mouth.
Arawata River Mouth Kahawai on Saltwater Fly & Ultra Light Spin Gear

Arawata River Mouth Kahawai on Saltwater Fly & Ultra Light Spin Gear with Dick Marquand.

The author with his 42kg yellowfin tuna caught off Taranaki while fishing out of Westport.
Westport Tuna Fishing – Cooking Your Catch in the Wok

Westport Tuna Fishing Keith Chin heads out of Westport tuna fishing, on the West Coast.

Lake Mapourika.
Mapourika, Lake, Salmon and Trout Fishing, Westland – Plus Salmon Study

Lake Mapourika – Brown Trout and Quinnat Salmon Plus Mapourika Salmon Study by Malcolm Flain.

The author's son Roy on an earlier trip to the Ugly River.
Ugly River Brown Trout Fishing Paradise, Westland

Ugly River Trout Fishing Paradise By Simon Snow I am a wandering fisherman. I’m lucky.

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