Owen River Lodge

Address: 173 Owen Valley East Road     Murchison Telephone: +64 3 523 9075 Fax: +64 3 523 9076

Owen River Lodge is New Zealand's only 5 star rated specialist fly fishing lodge. Owen River Lodge is located near Murchison, in the Nelson Lakes region of the South Island. Mountains and forests feature strongly and the climate is mild.

The views from the Lodge and Guest Cottage suites are breathtaking, with sensational outlooks of the Owen River,  to the valley, Mount Owen & the Kahurangi National Park.

The Lodge
Owen River Lodge is a boutique contemporary styled 5 star rated fishing lodge.

This unique location places you right in the middle of the best brown trout fishery in the world. 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 lodge is situated on 16 acres of gardens and farmland and is a relaxing place to unwind from the stresses of modern life - whether you fish or not!

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.

Our elegantly designed guest accommodation cottage suites are full of sunlight, and offer stunning views of the river, the Owen Ranges and Kahurangi National Park.

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!

Owen River 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 provides the experience you just want to keep going back for, time and time again. Superb!!!