Lake Rotoroa Lodge

Lake Rotoroa Lodge is a charming country house with elegant rooms, fine dining and a well-stocked wine cellar. Situated in an isolated and unspoiled location on the edge of Lake Rotoroa, it's just a few short steps away to fine brown trout fishing in the Gowan River.

The lodge's professional guides can provide you with untold opportunities to fish the numerous rivers in the area.

Brent and Sharleen Hyde

Lake Rotoroa Lodge
Gowan Valley Rd

RD3

Murchison
South Island

Phone: +64 3 523 9121

Fax +64 3 523 9028

Email: lrl@iconz.co.nz

Web: www.lakerotoroalodge.com

Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.

Local fishing waters include:

Lake Rotoroa

Gowan River

Buller River

D'Urville River

Sabine River

Lake Rotoroa Lodge is marked on the:

- Lake Rotoroa map

- Gowan River map

- Upper Buller map

It is 1½ hours away from the city of Nelson which has the nearest airport.

Lake Rotoroa Lodge lies along a quiet country lane that winds its way through the Gowan River valley. It is nestled at the northern tip of New Zealand's spectacular Southern Alps surrounded by the forests of the Nelson Lakes National Park. Lake Rotoroa is considered the jewel in the crown of the park: its tranquil waters reflect a magnificent vista of snow-capped mountains and lush native bush.

Lake Rotoroa Lodge is a two-storey 1920s country house that has been lovingly restored. It offers:

• Ten individual guest rooms, with en-suite bathrooms with under floor heating, and brass beds replete with feather quilts.
• A welcoming sitting room and bar with a large picture window that frames a stunning view of the lake and the dramatic mountain peaks of the Travers Range
• Chefs who delight in designing and preparing meals for small numbers of discerning guests.
• An elegant dining room which also has superb lake views where fine dinners are enjoyed, complemented by wines from the region's world-renowned vineyards.
• Beautifully served breakfasts also served in the dining room
• Lunch served in the bar or a gourmet picnic for those who venture away from the lodge for the day
• Some eccentricities in the décor, artworks, fixtures and fittings which add to the lodge's charm and comfort. These include an eclectic mix of objets d'art, paintings, stag trophies from the lodge's early days and, of course, the occasional trout, in the entrance hall.

Lake Rotoroa Lodge provides only experienced guides with very keen eyes and great local knowledge. A guide is vital, no matter how accomplished you are, to make the most of the finest trout fishing in the world. 

Lake Rotoroa guides understand that not everyone has the same fishing skills or wants to walk at a fast pace. They are skilled not only at teaching, but at tailoring each individual day to suit the many and varied requirements of guests.

Lake Rotoroa Lodge guides are recognised internationally as some of the best available.

On a typical day, your guide will drive you to the river of the day where you can fish during daylight hours (so the fish can be spotted). The drive to the river may be anywhere from ten minutes to an hour and a quarter.

Your guide will often implement a cunning plan involving a bicycle so you don't have to walk back to where you started fishing at the end of the day.

On your return home to the lodge, the bar and a drink with your guide await you before dinner.

The Lodge has a helicopter based on site to maximise wilderness fishing opportunities. It is useful to advise before your arrival if you want to fly during your stay, as it can help your guide plan your time together.

You're very welcome to bring your own, but to avoid the necessity to carry fishing gear with you, Lake Rotoroa Lodge provides all the equipment you'll need including:

• Men's and women's waders
• Wading boots of all shapes and sizes, clean and in very good condition
• Over 40 rods in brands such as Thomas & Thomas, Sage, Loop and Hardy (5 & 6 weights)
• Wading sticks

You need only bring a rain jacket for inclement weather and polarised glasses.

Lake Rotoroa Lodge rates include dinner and breakfast.  Rates for the 2007/2008 season from October 1st 2007 until the 30th April 2008 are:

• Double/twin: NZ$590 (including GST) per person per night
• Single: NZ$695 (including GST) per night
• Single night stays: A NZ$50 per room surcharge applies

Guided fishing

Guided fishing per day: NZ$725 (including GST ).

The maximum is 2 anglers per guide.

Helicopter fly outs

Helicopter costs depend on the location and the flying time.

Transfer fee from Nelson Airport:
NZ$295 (including GST) for up to 3 people
NZ$420 (including GST) for 4-6 people

Transfer costs for more than 6 people and from other points are available on request.

Please phone or email to make a booking.

Bookings are secured by either:

- A 25% deposit by credit card
- Pre-payment of account

Special rates apply for long-term stays.

If you need to cancel your booking, the following charges apply:

• Within 60 days of arrival: 50% charge
• Within 45 days of arrival: 75% charge
• Within 30 days of arrival: 100% charge