Mate, I've got the perfect place for you!

The creek that runs down through the bottom of Parkhill Road in Birkenhead has a fair few as well as mature inanga (Galaxiidae) aka native trout. I used to live in Berne Place and the creek ran through our property. 

The upper reaches seemed to have a higher population of lobster as there were more pools. There is no public access to the creek from Berne Place, but you can take the track that is about half way down Parkhill Rd on the left hand side and head off to the left when you get to the bridge over the creek. You'll come to a 'Y' junction (big pine tree to your left) somewhere along the line. Turn left and head up the creek.

There's a nice big pool (20 - 30mins walk if that) that had plenty. Use a small hook with a small piece of bacon or steak and you should be in. Used to eat them and they tasted beautiful!

There are some pretty big eels in that creek too.

We used to catch them day and night. Go at night and you may come across the glow worms.