Beyond the road.
Into trout country.
A short drive. A world away.
Fish the Wairarapa’s rivers about an hour from Wellington, or fly by helicopter into blue-ribbon backcountry streams. Ben Ellison’s local knowledge and relationships with farmers open access to private water and rivers that see very few anglers.
On the river and beyond
Follow the river from clear valley water to remote helicopter-access streams. These clips show the fishing and backcountry access that make a Wairarapa day out memorable.
Trout in clear water
Watch wild trout move through clear Wairarapa water. This short loop gives a glimpse of the river life Ben works to protect.
