Fishing near Rapaura, Marlborough

Rapaura sits in the heart of Marlborough's Wairau Plain, surrounded by some of the South Island's most accessible river fishing. The Wairau River runs just 2 km away and is the dominant waterway in the district, known for brown trout and the occasional salmon. Smaller tributaries — the Ōmaka, Waikākaho, Kaituna and Taylor rivers — are all within easy reach, while the Waihopai and Awatere rivers extend the options further afield. Freshwater fishing, particularly for trout, defines the local angling scene.