Use a 13' 6" rod from Snyder, graphite and glass mix.
With an Alvey 6500BCV RR reel. http://www.ausfish.com.au/alvey/4.shtml
Having a 6.5 inch spool helps in the casting distance. The line comes off a lot easier than from a small egg beater spool. Less friction, smoother longer casting.
Hope you can get your rod on a plane from the UK to here. Might be a problem.