Abisko Lodge

Abisko Lodge offers a range of accommodation for individuals, families and groups, from ensuite rooms and apartments to powered campsites.

Relax and unwind in the spa and sauna after a day's fishing the Rakaia River for trout or salmon, sit back and unwind in front of a log fire, or enjoy game of pool.

Hosts	Alex Zielke and Luenne Evans
Address	74 Main Street Methven
Contact details	Phone: +64 3 302 8875 Freephone: 0508 224 756 (within NZ) Fax: +64 3 302 8795 Email: accommodation@abisko.co.nz Web: www.abisko.co.nz Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Fishing waters	Rakaia River Lake Coleridge Rakaia High Country Lakes
Location	Abisko Lodge is marked on the lower Rakaia River map. Driving distances from: - Mt Hutt Skifield: 30 minutes - Christchurch International Airport: 1 hour - Timaru: 1½ hours
Directions	For a map, please see the Abisko Lodge website.
Facilities	Drying room Spa and sauna Breakfast available Lounge area with: - Log fire - Big screen television - Pool table - A variety of games Barbecue Laundry Linen hire
Accommodation options	The Lodge 13 comfortable ensuite rooms Can cater for groups of 25-30 people Single, double, twin, triple, quad and family rooms Electric blankets Heating Guest kitchen Apartments Two apartments each with 3 bedrooms Can sleep 8 people and can accommodate 2 families if required Self contained and private Television on the big screen and DVD player Electric blankets Log fire Powered campsites 17 powered campsites suitable for tents, campervans and motorhomes Toilet and shower block with disabled facilities Kitchen facilities Laundry BBQ area Dump station Lodge facilities available to campsite guests
Other activities in the area	Golf including the Terrace Downs golf course Jet boating Horse riding Ski diving Farm visits Hot air ballooning Walkways including Mt Somers sub alpine walkway, Rakaia Gorge, Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Methven Walkways Lord of the Rings tours (Edoras) Skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Mt Hutt skifield
Indicative tariff as at 1 October 07	Abisko Lodge's tariff are: Ensuite lodge rooms for double/twin: July-October: NZ$95 November-June: NZ$75 Per extra person: NZ$20 Apartments : 1 bedroomed (2-3 people): NZ$160 per night 2 bedroomed (2-5 people): NZ$220 per night 3 bedroomed (max 8 people): NZ$280 per night Powered campsites: Per night for 1-2 people: NZ$25 Per extra adult: NZ$10 Per child aged 3-14 years: NZ$5
Bookings	Phone, email or complete the online form at the Abisko website to make a reservation.

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