Wairata Station

Wairata Station is an angler's playground with good natural stocks of feisty rainbow trout and stealth-like brown trout to challenge you in the Waioeka River that runs through and the Opato Stream that borders the farm.

Wairata Station provides cottage and chalet accommodation, campervan parking, hosts who are keen anglers, access to some great fishing, and a fishing guide if required.

Hosts	Bob and Mary Redpath
Address	Wairata Station Wairata Road Bag 1070 Opotiki
Contact details	Phone: +64 7 315 7761 Email: mary@wairatastation.com Web: www.wairatastation.com Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Fishing waters	Waioeka River Opato Stream
Location	Wairata Station is marked on the Waioeka River map. It is located between Opotiki and Matawai 2km off SH2
The fishing	Running through or bordering Wairata Station are at least 14 kilometres of the Waioeka River and the Opato Stream These waters are typically open from October to the end of June 30 An angler's playground with good natural stocks of feisty rainbow trout and stealth-like brown trout to challenge you The average size is 3-5lbs although trout up to 10lbs have been caught. These fish are good fighters, albeit briefly and they strike hard so a reasonably robust tippet is required (4-6lbs). Most trout are taken on a nymph or a dry fly, if you're lucky enough to strike a good evening rise right on dark If you're lucky, Mary may tie you a 'Wairata Special' to try your luck! Guided trout fishing is available
Meal options	Both the cottage and chalets Pizza oven and bbq
Chalets	Two separate chalets are fully equipped with all modern conveniences Each chalet sleeps up to 4 in two bedrooms Bed linen and towels provided En-suite shower room Kitchen with fridge and cooker Stunning views
Sunny Nook cottage	Sunny Nook cottage: Private sunny setting by the Waioeka River Sleeps up to 8 people in three bedrooms Suitable for families and groups of anglers Main bedroom with queen size bed and ensuite bedroom Bunks in the other two bedrooms All bed linen and towels provided Full kitchen Tea, coffee, sugar, etc provided Wood fire with fire wood supplied Full laundry facilites Private driveway Phone, fax and broadband internet available
Campervan parking	If you're traveling by campervan, Wairata Station offers you a place to stop and stay in truly rural suroundings.
Activities	As well as trout fishing, the following activities are available at Wairata Station: Deer and pig hunting Eeling Mountain biking Bush walks Kayaking/white water tubing Spot-lighting opossums Bird watching Scenic farm tour Glow worms
Indicative tariff as at 1 July 2008	All prices are in NZ$. Accommodation rates Chalet: $100 per night Sunny Nook Cotttage rates for two people: 1 April-23 Dec: $120 ($15 for extra person) 24 Dec-7 Jan: $140 ($20 for extra person) 8 Jan-29 March: $130 ($15 for extra person) Meals Cooked breakfast: $15 per person Continental breakfast: $10 per person Lunch: $10 per person Dinner: $25 per person Guided fly fishing Guided trout fishing: $150 per person
Bookings	Please phone or email to make a booking, or use the online form at the Wairata Station website. Note that credit card payments incur a 5% surcharge.
Directions	Wairata Station is 2km down Wairata Road which runs off SH2 between Opotiki and Matawai. Turn off SH2 at the signpost to Wairata Road. Cross the bridge Follow the track until you see, on the left, the white gate and the "Farm Stays" sign. (See the photos below.)

Sunny Nook Cottage

Chalets

Trout fishing

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