Southern Hemisphere

As I've mentioned, I'm trying to work out ways to be "gone fishing" more of
the year. Since ice fishing, and steelheading have no to very little
appeal to me, the only apparent avenue available is to travel to the other
half of the world.

I'm learning Spanish and leaning towards Patagonia,
But,
I bought some 'fish porn' videos of New Zealand a couple days ago. I must
say that as a fan of stalking and sight fishing it looks pretty darn good.
Big fish, visible fish.


Anyone here been to New Zealand, fishing? I'd be going for a couple
months and am as interested in information about availabilty of cheap
camping/ lodging and ground transportation as the actual fishing. In
other words, "travel" info over "fishing" info ... but I'm eager for any and
all information. I have ZERO interest in guides and guided fishing ...
just not my style.


Anyone been to Tasmania ? Other "bottom half" destinations with trout
available ( I have yet to find another type of fish as suited to my style
fly fishing .. i.e. small lures eaten in shallow water and in beautiful
areas ) in relatively pristine conditions and with little risk of being
eaten by the natives G