Kaiwarua Station

John and Pauline Trotter

Kaiwarua Station
RD7
Waimate

Phone: +64 3 689 2295
Fax: + 64 3 689 2295

Email: kaiwarua@xtra.co.nz

Web: www.kaiwarua.co.nz

Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.

Waihao River (private access)

Hakataramea River

Waitaki River and Lake Waitaki

Lake Aviemore

Lake Benmore

Maerewhenua River

Kaiwarua Station is marked on the lower Waitaki River map.

It is situated in the iconic Hunter Hills of South Canterbury yet only an hour away from Timaru airport. It has its own airstrip for those wishing to arrive by helicopter or private plane.

Kaiwarua Station is situated in a remote valley in the high country of the South Canterbury, at the heart of some of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscapes. The privately owned 17,000 acres of land includes valleys, two crystal clear rivers, hills and mountains.

The station runs over 14,000 stock units including merino sheep, deer, and cattle. At certain times of the year you can see the cattle and merino sheep being mustered down from the mountains on horse back.

At Kaiwarua Station you'll enjoy peace and tranquillity, experience genuine hospitality and see true New Zealand high country.

Lodge De Luxe Package

The deluxe package includes all the features of the self care option (see below) but also includes:

• Dining at the homestead with your hosts
• Cooked breakfast and lunch
• Use of the spa pool at the homestead.
• If you choose to stay away from the lodge at the Musterer’s Hut:
  - Food is provided for you to prepare and cook
  - Your packs are delivered to the hut

Lodge Self Care Package

• Stay in the new 3-bedroom lodge
• Panoramic views of the station
• Self-contained so you can cater for yourself
• Complimentary continental breakfast, tea and coffee and milk are supplied.
• Three king size beds of which two can be converted to four king-single beds
• All linen and towels supplied
• Microwave, oven, washing machine, fridge
• Heat pump
• LCD Television

Shearers' Quarters

Experience the authentic character of this cosy wood-lined farm accommodation.

• Bring all your own food, towels and sleeping gear
• Bunk room containing 10 beds
• Shower available
• Electric cooker
• Cooking utensils
• Fridge

Musterers' Hut

This is one of the best back-country hunting huts in the country. Nestled in a sheltered valley of the Hunter Hills, the hut offers seclusion and tranquillity.

• Bunk room containing 10 beds
• Cooking utensils
• 12V power

Kaiwarau Station boasts over 20 km of river fishing water. There are two crystal clear wilderness rivers, untouched mountain streams, and still pockets, containing wild brown trout and each offering its own challenge. This is truly an angler’s paradise.

Fishing on the rivers that run through this private land, offers rare opportunities to the discerning fisherman. These wild fish will spook easily so need to be stalked with care. The fishing is sight fishing, using dry flies and nymphs casting upstream to your sighted fish.

Access is on foot or by 4WD vehicle. Pickups and drop offs can be arranged.

The brown trout here are elusive, great fighters and well conditioned. To maintain this breeding river Kaiwarau Station has a catch and release policy.

The rivers on Kaiwarua Station are open from the beginming of October to the end of April each year. Near by lakes and canals are open all year round.

Kaiwarua Station backcountry fishing adventure fishing packages include:

• Fishing guiding and tuition
• Full accommodation at the lodge with all meals cooked personally for you
• Streamside lunches
• Fishing licences
• Transfers to and from Timaru airport

Cost

For 4 nights stay and 3 days fishing, the cost is:

• Single angler: NZ$4,000 per person
• Two anglers: NZ$2,200 per person

Kaiwarua Station's tariffs are:

• Fishing lodge: De luxe package
  $300 per person per night
• Fishing lodge: Self care package
  Two people: $250 per night
  Extra person: $20 each per night
  Special rates apply after two nights
• Shearers quarters
  $30 per person per night
• Musterers hut
  $30 per person per night
• Breakfast and lunch
  Cooked breakfast and lunches are included in the De Luxe package but are also available if required with the other accommodation options at an additional charge.

You can request a quote by completing the online form at the Kaiwarua Station website.

• In season, watch sheep being shorn and dogs mustering sheep
• Gold panning at the river
• Nature walks spotting wallabies (bush kangaroos) rabbits and hares
• Walking or trekking through unspoilt wild high country
• Swimming in the river
• Mountain biking over the well formed tracks (two mountain bikes available for hire)
• 4wd tour with picnic lunch
• Hunting wallabies from a helicopter
• Free range deer hunting safari (guide on request)
• Guided fly fishing fly fishing for trout in crystal clear mountain stream
• Scenic flights to Queenstown and Wanaka
• Guided trip to Blue Penguin Colony in Oamaru