Minceta Cottage

This modern two-bedroom solar powered cottage set on 3 acres has stunning views of Lake Tutira from verandah, lounge, kitchen and bedrooms. Just across the road is the lake which has great trout fishing.

You can relax on the verandah and enjoy the ever-changing views. Plus there are lots of country walks, abundant bird life and scenic drives.

Contacts	Pam and Richard Marshall
Cottage address	Minceta Cottage SH2 Lake Tutira
Contact details	Phone +64 6 876 9710 Email: rich.pam@clear.net.nz Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Location	Minceta Cottage is marked on the Lake Tutira map. It is located approximately 33 kilometres north of Napier just off SH 2 (a drive of about 40 minutes from Napier or Hastings).
Fishing waters	Lake Tutira Mohaka River Waikoau River Esk River
The fishing	Lake Tutira provides good year-round fishing for brown and rainbow trout averaging 2-4 lb. The lake is easily accessible with good-shore based fishing especially during spring and autumn. A slow-sinking line and dragonfly imitation fished along the weed beds is particularly effective. Lake Tutura also offers boat fishing from a row boat or canoe but but outboard motors are not permitted. There is a boat ramp near Minceta Cottage. The lower Mohaka (30-40 minutes drive) provides great year round fishing The Waiikoau River (10 minutes drive) though small, produces fish close to double figures on occasion The Esk Rver (30 minutes drive) provides great headwater fishing to large rainbows during the open season
Facilities	Modern interior with a well-equipped kitchen and bathroom Sleeps up to 5 people Double bedroom with a queen size bed Second bedroom with twin beds A sofa bed in the lounge can sleep an extra person Both bedrooms and lounge have a great view over the lake The cottage has its own water supply and is powered by solar energy Deck chairs, table, deck and private garden
Amenities	Fully equipped open-plan kitchen with fridge, freezer, gas stove and microwave Bathoom with shower TV, radio and CD player Tea, coffee, sugar provided Iron and cleaning supplies provided Electric blankets Linen is available on request (a charge applies) Drive on access and off street parking
Limitations	Minceta's is unsuitable for young children as the section falls away steeply No pets No smoking
Local attractions and activities	Several good day walks, including Shines Falls, Boundary Stream, Mainland Island and Bellbird Bush Abundant native birdlife on property and many different species of waterfowl on the lake Boating (no outboard motors), canoeing, and sailing Beaches of Aropaoanui and Wapatiki accessible by road Guthrie Smith Arboretum The twin cities of Napier and Hastings offer wineries, golf courses, the National Aquarium of New Zealand, Ocean Spa complex, Art Deco tours and good shopping.
Indicative tariff as at 1 August 2008	Minceta Cottage's rates (for a minimum stay of two nights) are: $115 per night for two people to 30 September 2008 $125 per night for two people from 1st October 2008 $25 per night for each extra person Linen if required incurs an additional $25 charge per stay Longer stays are negotiable. All rates include GST.

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