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Owen River Lodge is a boutique contemporary styled, 5 star rated fishing lodge, which opened in November 2003. We are located near Murchison, in the Owen Valley, 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.

We are situated 2 kilometers down a country lane from the main highway, a leisurely 90 minute drive from Nelson or approximately 3.5 hours from Christchurch. Immerse yourself in the luxurious, warm and inviting ambiance that is Owen River lodge. Forget about the outside world; come and soak up the stylish, cool, understated environment of Owen River Lodge.

The views from the Lodge and guest cottages are breath taking, with sensational views of the Owen River, the valley and Mount Owen. The lodge sits on the bank of the Owen River, ideal 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. Naturally the tariff includes all meals and non alcoholic beverages.

The lodge has two lounge areas. One of these is equipped with a TV/Video Player and DVD player, together with a Notebook PC for you to check e-mails etc.
For the technologically obsessed we have a wireless network with satellite delivered broadband.

Our facilities comprise the main lodge building which includes the dining room, lounge room, sitting room and of course, the bar.In the lodge grounds, just past our vegetable gardens you will find the massage/therapy room & our outdoor Jacuzzi/spa.To ensure your absolute privacy, guests are accommodated in cottages located in the garden with stunning views of the river, the valley and the mountains beyond. The cottages were constructed in 2003, when the main lodge was extended and extensively refurbished.

The lodge is situated on 16 acres of gardens and farmland, with almost 1 kilometer of absolute river frontage to the Owen River. The lodge is first and foremost a fly fishing lodge; however, we certainly cater for non fishing guests.
The Nelson/Marlborough region has a myriad of non fishing things to do.
The lodge has had numerous accolades including:

* 2007 – Hotel Club listed the Lodge as a finalist in their top hotels of Australasia & the Pacific
* 2006 - Luxury Travel Magazine (Australian edition) listing Owen River Lodge in their “Top 20” luxury fishing resorts of the world.
* 2005 - Luxury Travel Magazine (USA edition) listed the lodge in their list of "World's Best New Hotels"

Our priority is to offer our guests friendly and unpretentious hospitality. We aim to provide you with the very best holiday/vacation possible. We would like you to think of our lodge as your private club.
peaceful garden fly fishing lodge vacation accommodation, Nelson New Zealand

Guest Cottage Suites
To achieve the highest levels of privacy, the luxuriously appointed guest cottages are located in the gardens, just a short stroll from the main Lodge building. The cottages enjoy stunning views of the river, the valley and the mountains beyond, with the delightful sound of the river in the background.
outside vacation accommodation Nelson South Island New Zealand
inside vacation accommodation Nelson South Island New Zealand
Each guest cottage can be configured with either a king-size double bed or twin king-size single beds. There are 6 cottages, giving us a total capacity of 12 guests.

The cottages feature original Australasian fine art works and 100 year old recycled Oregon beams and woodwork.
Their design emphasizes light and space, accentuated by the soaring cathedral type ceiling.
Each guest cottage suite is equipped with reverse cycle air conditioning, an electronic safe, ironing facilities, an alarm clock, mini bar – stocked with complimentary soft drinks & premium fruit juices and tea & coffee making facilities.
outside vacation accommodation Nelson South Island New Zealand
All suites have an en suite bathroom equipped with oversized towels, bathrobes, a hairdryer and, of course, shower gels, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner.
outside vacation accommodation Nelson South Island New Zealand
Spacious verandas provide a great location for a late afternoon reading session as the sound of the river murmurs up from below.

Alternatively, you can watch for rising trout, or just soak up the breathtaking views.

Dining:

Breakfast
Before you take on the rivers, take on our country style hearty breakfasts. Choose from fresh fruit, cereals, muesli, fresh breads and eggs done every which way.

Lunch
We’ll pack a picnic style lunch for you to enjoy whilst on the river, a real feed, not just a snack.

Dinner
New Zealand's unique cuisine has grown from a fusion of highly distinct cultures - Māori, Polynesian, Asian and every kind of European. We call the cuisine that emerges from this fusion - Pacifica cuisine.

Enjoy pre dinner nibbles by the bar, sharing the day’s adventures with other guests. Then, after a day walking and fishing, we know you’re going to look forward to a great meal. View a sample menu (203kb-requires Adobe Acrobat)
Dining at Owen River Lodge, luxury accommodation for fly fishing vacations We cater for you, so please let us know if you have special dietary requirements
Lodge Garden
Our organic lodge garden provides us with some fresh produce for the table each night. At various times of the season our garden produces beans, spring onions, a huge variety of lettuces, tomatoes, snow peas, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, watercress, silverbeet, rhubarb, raspberries, strawberries, apples & currants. We also grow our own basil, parsley, sage, thyme, mint, chives, fennel & rosemary.

Food always tastes better when it was growing 30 seconds before being used in the kitchen Guests dining at Owen River Lodge, luxury accommodation for fly fishing vacations
Wine
The Nelson/Marlborough area produces world class wines. Indeed, we’d venture to suggest that the area produces the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Our wine list features wines from local boutique and the internationally recognized vineyards.

 
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