Creel Tackle & Cafe
Fly Fishing
The Creel Tackle House has been supplying Tongariro River Anglers with Tackle for around 80 years.
Our Team
Our team have a passion for the river, the area, the fish, the food!, and most importantly you!
Great History
There are simply no other tackle shops in New Zealand which enjoy such a rich history as the Creel Tackle House.
Best Cafe in Turangi
Tripadvisor 2015 & 2016
We Bake Daily
We supply all quality selection of gourmet food. Everything is made fresh daily on site including our pastry
Quality Fishing Tackle
We live on the river and monitor the fish daily and supply only quality fishing products
Check out what makes us special!
About Creel Tackle House
About Creel Tackle House
Here at Creel Tackle House & Cafe we believe that it’s family and friends that cross our door. We love sharing our passion for fishing and the Lake Taupo area, we welcome you to our boutique cafe as if you were coming home. We have chosen all of our suppliers and ingredients with you in mind – we wouldn’t want to provide you with anything but the best.
“The best way to a fisherman’s heart is through his fly. Deb believe’s the best way to a fisherman’s heart is through his belly!” –
Welcome, Home. Deb, Grant and the Team.
Local Knowledge
Boutique Cafe
Fly Fishing
Creel Homewares
Fishing Products
Guiding Services
Fishing Report
25 meters to the river!
Our Cafe
All food made with passion and love daily
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Tackle House
Come and talk to Steve and Grant about the river
Boutique Cafe
Everything is made fresh daily on site including our pastry.
Cafe Hours
8am to 4pm (7 Days)
Tackle House
Have a qualified conversation with people who live and love the Tongariro River
Tackle Shop Hours
7:30am to 5pm (7 Days)
Contact Us
Write us an e-mail or just fill out our contact form. We will reply to you shortly!
Mail: info@creeltackle.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Trout Fly fishing Tackle shop and Cafe adjacent to the famous Tongariro River, Turangi , Central North Island, New Zealand
