Lake Taupō - Paradise for Fishermen

This National Film Unit promotional film begins at the Aratiatia rapids on the Waikato River and heads on up to Lake Taupō, where it chucks on the waders and casts into the waters of the volcanic crater lake, to extol the virtues of fishing for rainbow trout. The narration is firmly of its time: “Here’s one man’s idea of the complete angler: complete with radio and pretty girl. Maybe the fish won’t bite, but he’s planned a good day whatever line he uses.” Lake Taupō - Paradise for Fishermen was the NFU’s first production to be shot on 35mm colour film (specifically 35mm Ansco Colour).

This is natural beauty: unspoiled as it was when it was first discovered by white men over one hundred years ago.

– Narrator Briton Chadwick

Key Cast & Crew

Betty McKinnon

Writer - Commentary

Briton Chadwick

Narrator

Bert Bridgman

Camera