Blarney Lodge

Pat and Helen O'Keefe

Phone: +64 7 366 6144
Fax +64 366 6155
Email: okeefesltd@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.blarneylodge.co.nz

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

Sixteen lakes and several spring creeks and rivers are within an hour's drive of the lodge offering a diversity trout waters.

Pat O'Keefe's guiding covers the:

• Rotorua lakes and rivers
• Rangitaiki River and its tributaries:
  - the Otamatea River (see the upper Rangitaiki map)
  - the Whiranaki River (see the mid Rangitaiki map)
• Horomanga River
• Lake Anawhenua
• Lake Otomangakau
• Lake Kuratau
• Lake Rotoaira

Blarney Lodge is located to the south-east of Rotorua and is marked on the Lake Rerewhakaaitu map.

Further maps are provided at the Blarney Lodge website

Driving distances are from:

- Rotorua airport: 45 min
- Rotorua city: 35 min
- Taupo: 45 min
- Auckland airport: 3hrs 30 min

The only lakeside property on Lake Rerewhakaaitu, Blarney Lodge is situated in a private rural setting south of Mount Tarawera, with majestic lake and rural views.

Blarney Lodge provides:

• A guest wing is sited for your comfort and privacy.
• Rooms which are tastefully dressed with classic decor and quality furnishings and private bathroom facilities.
• Sumptuous menus in a welcoming home environment.
• Direct access to the lake where guests are welcome to swim, fish and walk at their leisure.

All guides are of the highest calibre and all are registered with the Professional Guides Association (NZPFGA). Your host Pat O'Keefe, the lead guide:

• Owned a specialist fishing tackle store for 15 years
• Represented New Zealand at the World Fly Fishing Championships for 6 years
• Has fished both North and South Islands of New Zealand.
• Always delights in sharing his experiences.
• Specialises in fly tying and creating new patterns in his specially designed fly tying den

• Nymphing and dry fly on the rivers
• Fly-in for remote river fishing in the remote National Parks
• Fish the evening rise using dry fly in the river and lakes
• Stillwater nymphing to stalk and catch a cruising trout
• Drift fishing from a small dinghy on the lakes
• Streamer fishing in the summer months
• Evening lake fishing (May-August)
• Group fishing weekends and fishing schools, which include:
  - All meals
  - Casting tuition
  - Fly tying tuition
  - Entomology (on location)
  - Advice on appropriate gear and setting up gear
  - Fly fishing techniques
  - Time out on the lake and/or river

Blarney Lodge supplies:

• Rods
• Reels
• Flies
• Light lunch and refreshment
• A good day's fishing
• Some waders available

Please bring:

• Your own gear if you wish (optional)
• Warm clothing
• Waterproof jackets
• Camera
• Sunglasses (polarised)
• Sunscreen
• Polypropylene
• Fishing license

All accomodation prices are per person per night. The tariff includes a continental breakfast.

Prices are in NZ dollars and exclude GST.

Lodge rooms

Single occupancy: $350

Double occupancy: $250

Executive suite

Single occupancy: $425

Double occupancy: $325

Dining

Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included in the price.

Dinner: $66.70 per person for a 3 course dinner (wine and alcohol extra)

Transport

Transport to/from all major airports and other areas is available. Please ask for a quote.

For further details see the Blarney Lodge website.

One angler $580, second angler $100.

(Prices are in NZ dollars and exclude GST.)

Fishing licenses are available for purchase at the lodge.

• A deposit of 25% is required upon booking.
• All major credit cards are accepted.
• Credit card details are required upon confirmation of booking.

A cancellation fee is required if cancellations are made in the:

• 30 days prior to booking date: 50% cancellation fee
• 14 days prior to booking date: 100% cancellation fee