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Korimako Lodge

 

 

Korimako Lodge is a contemporary country lodge that offers exceptional stylish accommodation. Enjoy superb food and wine in a spectacularly beautiful secluded setting.

Get away from it all and relax in 5 star comfort at Korimako Lodge after a day of world-class fishing on the Buller River or its tributaries such as the Matakitaki.

Host

Steve and Wendy Wood

Address

933 Matakitaki Valley Road
Six Mile
Murchison

Postal address

Box 152
Murchison

Contact details

Phone: +64 3 523 9763
Email: info@korimako.co.nz
Web: www.korimako.co.nz

Local fishing waters

Matakitaki River

Buller River and its tributaries

Motueka and Grey river systems

Helicopter fly-ins to the Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks (see Lake Rotoroa and Lake Rotoiti).

Location

Korimako Lodge is marked on the:

- lower Matakitaki River map

- Maruia River map

It is 10 km south of Murchison. See the Korimako website for a map and driving directions.

Accommodation features

The lodge provides accommodation for a maximum of six guests.

  • Stylish guest rooms, each with a spacious ensuite, powerful shower, and a private verandah with very special views. Choose from superking, queen or twin beds.
  • Leisurely breakfast of fruit, cereals, yoghurt, homemade breads and preserves including local bush honey, a hot dish using free range organic eggs
  • A delicious three course dinner using fresh local produce, including predinner drinks
  • Comfortable lounges and dining room
  • Bathhouse with a 2-person spa bath using solar hot water heating.
  • Log fire
  • Tea, coffee and drinks facilities
  • Drying room for fishing and outdoor gear
  • Privacy, relaxation and panoramic views
  • Warm, sunny and incorporating energy efficient design
  • Broadband internet and Wi-Fi wireless network throughout the lodge
  • Kizzy and Oscar, our friendly labradors who live outside
Guided fishing

If you're not used to dry fly and nymphing to sighted fish, Korimako recommends these guides:

Accommodation:
indicative tariffs
valid to April 2008

Prices are based on two people sharing a room and include:

  • Breakfast
  • Pre-dinner drinks with nibbles
  • Three course dinner
  • All taxes

Queen rooms: NZ$255 per person per night

SuperKing/Twin room: NZ$295 per person per night

Add NZ$150 per night for single occupancy.

Booking

A 30% deposit secures your booking.

Visa or Mastercard are accepted.

Cancellation policy 30% of total is payable if a confirmed booking is cancelled within 60 days of arrival.
Directions
  • From the West Coast or Nelson, follow State Highway 6 towards Murchison.
  • In Murchison turn at the Hampden Hotel and Supermarket, signposted Matakitaki Valley Road and Six Mile walkway.
  • Continue for 10kms along Matakitaki Valley Road (over Six Mile Creek and the start of the gravel road)
  • Korimako is 300m on the left.

 

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