In October 2005 the Owens River Lodge was awarded with a Qualmark rating of 5 stars - Exceptional - among the best available in New Zealand. Qualmark is New Zealand tourism'ss official
quality rating system for accommodation providers. Today this proud tradition continues. Owens River Lodge of New Zealand has just signed on with AmericanFlyFishingVacations.com.
Accommodations:
The Owen River Lodge is a boutique, contemporary styled fly fishing lodge, which opened in November 2003. The lodge is situated on 16 acres of gardens and farmland, with almost 1
kilometer of absolute river frontage to the Owen River. There are 6 cottages, giving the lodge a total capacity of 12 guests. The lodge is first and foremost a fly fishing lodge; however,
they also cater to non-fishing guests. Owens River Lodge is located in the Owen Valley, in the Nelson Lakes district of the South Island of New Zealand. This unique location places them
right in the middle of the best trout fishery in the world.
Fishing:
You may have heard New Zealand's8217;s rivers described as being 's8220;Gin Clear's8221; 's8211; well its true. Imagine stalking a 10lb brown trout, in water so clear, that water which
looks 2 feet deep is actually up to your waist. Owen River Lodge is located in the Nelson Lakes area of the South Island (the top of the South Island). While mountains and forests abound,
the area enjoys a remarkably mild climate. The region is renowned as a brown trout fishery, with the average trout size ranging from 3lb to 6lb. Guests of Owens River Lodge have been know
to capture 10 pound trophy Browns. All of the staff and guides of Owens River Lodge are well known and respected professionals.
Non-Fishing Activities:
Art & Culture: New Zealand'ss unique blend of Maori and Pakeha culture has given rise to a fresh Pacific identity that breathes vibrancy.
Walking / Hiking: New Zealand'ss 'sGreat Walks's are world-renowned. These are the Milford Track in Fiordland, the Routeburn Track, the Kepler, Stewart Island'ss Rakiura Track, the Heaphy
Track, Abel Tasman Coastal Track, the Tongariro National Park and Lake Waikaremoana.
Adventure/ Adrenalin Junkies: New Zealand'ss landscape and temperate climate lends itself to outdoor activity. The country is renowned for its range of adventure pastimes - the best known
being bungee jumping, jet-boat riding, rafting and skiing.
Cycling / Mountain Biking: The South Island is one of the best road cycling locations in the world, providing a good mix of people where you need them, then long peaceful stretches of
sheep-dotted countryside and spectacular scenery.
Lord of the Rings 's8211; Location Touring: The wild and beautiful mountains of the Nelson Region'ss huge Kahurangi National Park provided some memorable locations for The Lord of the
Rings.
Massage & Beauty Therapy: After a long day on the river, there is nothing better than a relaxing massage in the privacy of your own room. The lodges's8217; talented masseuse is also a
qualified beauty therapist.
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