Catfish in the Tongariro River? Tourist anglers persist on asking awkward questions. I suspect they get bored just winding in so many trophy Rainbow trout. After being asked recently, rather than annoy DOC again, we promised to post previous TRM reports and other opinions on catfish in Lake Taupo and DOC’s management policy. November 28, […]

Photo to show off a beautiful day was dominated by the photo bomber. We were trying to take a photo of the brave aerial trapeze artists but the swallow was determined to feature instead. So we zoomed in on the Tongariro swingbridge rigger instead. Just as well you cannot see the wind factor. It even […]

Circus Trapeze on the Tongariro River.  Specially timed for Saturday, FREE viewing of the Circus Trapeze act on the Tongariro River.  Thanks to John for the photos… Great family entertainment watching the high-flying daredevils swinging across the river without a life jacket (or fishing rod) between them.

  Almost every new guest’s first question on arrival lately is “What’s happened – has it sold?”  When the nature of TRM’s tourist traffic is analysed, this is quite understandable.  We will try to explain… You might want to make a cuppa first, as this could take a little more explanation than just another fishy […]