| Trout are not native to Australia, but are stocked in various places.
Although I never tried myself when I lived there, my understanding
was that the best fishing in the country was in the Snowy Mountains.
A very large hydro-electric scheme was contstructed in the Snowies
in the post war years, forming many lakes filled with mountain snow
runoff. Trout were first stocked many years ago now, and have done
very well in the Southern hemisphere.
You can get to the Snowy Mountain Region by air or rail (as far
as Cooma, rent a car for the last hour) or drive (about 8-10 hours
from Sydney (probably 12-14 from Melbourne??)).
Accomidation should be easy, as this is also the largest ski area
in Australia during the winter. You'll be there mid-summer (if
you are not already there). As it is mid-summer don't forget the
Areo-guard (sp?), because the bush flies will carry you away otherwise.
New Zealand also has excellent trout fishing I am told, if you can
see your way to stop over in either direction.
Good Luck,
dj
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