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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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