Owen River Lodge, Murchison
Owen River Lodge is a boutique contemporary styled 5 star rated fishing lodge which opened in November 2003. We are located in the Owen Valley near Murchison, in the Nelson Lakes district of the South Island of New Zealand. This unique location places us right in the middle of the best brown trout fishery in the world.
The lodge is situated 2 kilometres down a country lane from the main highway, a leisurely 90 minute drive from Nelson or approximately 3.5 hours from Christchurch.
We love to spoil our guests, allowing them to immerse themselves in the luxurious, warm and inviting ambiance that is Owen River Lodge. Forget about the outside world- come and soak up the stylish, warm, understated environment of Owen River Lodge- New Zealand's only 5 star rated luxury fishing lodge.
The views from the Lodge and guest cottage suites are breathtaking, with sensational outlooks to the Owen River, the valley, Mount Owen & the Kahurangi National Park. The lodge sits on the bank of the Owen River and with almost a kilometre of river frontage, it is an ideal locale for that quiet after-dinner cast during the evening rise.
The food at Owen River Lodge could best be described as stunning. We use the very best of fresh, locally sourced produce, much of which is right out of the lodge's own garden. Naturally the tariff includes all meals and non alcoholic beverages.
The lodge has two guest lounge areas. One of these is equipped with a TV/Video Player and DVD player as well as a Notebook PC for you to check e-mails etc.
For the technologically obsessed we have a WiFi wireless network with satellite delivered broadband.
The main lodge building includes the dining room, lounge room, sitting room, lodge shop, fly tying area and of course, the bar.
In the lodge grounds, just past our organic herb and vegetable gardens you will find the massage / therapy room & our outdoor Jacuzzi/spa.
To ensure your absolute privacy, guests are accommodated in six purpose built guest cottage suites which are located in the garden. Each comes complete with stunning views of the river, the valley and the mountains beyond.
The lodge is situated on 16 acres of gardens and farmland. It's a relaxing place to unwind from the stresses of modern life - whether you fish or not! The lodge is first and foremost a fly fishing lodge, however the Nelson/Marlborough region has a myriad of things to do for non fishing guests.
The Fishing - You may have heard New Zealand's rivers described as being "Gin Clear" - well it's true! Imagine stalking a 10lb brown trout in water, so clear, that water which looks 12 inches deep is actually up to your waist! The lodge is centrally located, with easy access to the Nelson and West Coast Fisheries. Thus you can enjoy fly fishing on numerous blue-ribbon streams and rivers, with over 30 waters accessible by road (most within 1 hours drive) and countless others by helicopter.
Owen River Lodge, Murchison Enquiry Form
Address:
173 Owen Valley East Road
Owen River
Tasman
Phone: +64 3 523 9075
Fax: +64 3 523 9076
Web: Visit website
RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change:
General Tariff – 1st September 2011 to 30th April 2012
Accommodation
Our tariff includes all meals, the use of all lodge facilities, (including the use of loan fly fishing equipment, waders, boots, mountain bikes etc) and your accommodation in one of our cottage suites.
NZ $540 per person, per night – twin share
NZ $695 per night for a single occupancy guest
Children under 12 years of age can usually be accommodated by prior arrangement.
Owen River Lodge has a minimum stay requirement of 2 nights
Guided Fishing Tariff
The rate for guided fishing is NZ $745 per guide/per day.
(Guides can take one or two anglers). Costs include GST, flies, transport; but do not include a fishing licence (which we can provide at the lodge).
Contact us for special accommodation/fishing package deals