Lakeside
Lodge offers luxury, boutique accommodation in a private rural setting
so close that you can wander across and fish the renowned Motueka
River.
Your host Graeme enjoys fishing the Motueka river
and is happy to share some of his secrets. Fishing guides and helicopter
flights can be arranged and a kayak is available.
It is a peaceful 15 minute drive from Motueka
along the Motueka Valley Road, which is the inland route to Murchison
and Christchurch. The river is on your right, travelling from Motueka,
to whet your appetite during your journey.
Setting
Lakeside Lodge is situated near the Motueka River
and you can take in the mountain views and fresh air while listening
to bird song in a beautiful private setting. Several great rivers
are within a short drive from the lodge that cater for all levels
of skill and expertise.
Features
Your host, Doug, is an avid fisherman and
is happy to share some of the secrets of the New Zealand
trout with you. He can recommend the Nelson region's fishing guides,
rivers and locations for all abilities. With a bit of persuasion,
he may even divulge some of his favourite fishing spots.
Whether you are after the legendary "old
man" brown trout or a rainbow trout, rivers in the Nelson
area provides you with excellent trout fishing opportunities.
You can wander from the lodge, to the Motueka
River, renowned in New Zealand for its trout fishing
Taking a helicopter to a secluded mountain
fishing area nearby for some excellent fishing is easily arranged.
Accommodation
Lakeside Lodge is well
situated to enjoy the peaceful Motueka Valley:
Views from every en-suite room
Large sunny bedroom
Private sitting room
Take breakfast in your room or on the large
deck.
Dinner is available on request.
Sit on the deck and enjoy the sunset as you
sip some local wines and plan your fishing trip
Local attractions and activities
Walk to multi-day alpine tramps in the Abel
Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks
Marine animals - fur seals, with whales and
dolphins visiting occasionally around the Nelson and Tasman coastline
Visit Farewell Spit
Diverse fauna - the protected giant carnivorous
snails
Hunt - wild pig and deer
Bird watching
Relax and swim on the golden beaches of Kaiteriteri
River or sea kayaking, horse riding, sea
and trout fishing, golf and driving range
Tours to vineyards and artists' studio/galleries
Indicative tariff
as at 1 Jan 2010
Lakeside Lodge's tariffs
include a full breakfast. The per night tariffs for the suites are:
Kahurangi Suite
: NZ$225
Views over the Motueka River and the Kahurangi
National Park
Queen size bed
private sitting room with sofa bed
ensuite
private entrance
National Park Garden Room:
NZ$180
Overlooks the garden and farm
Queen bed
shared bathroom
Children under 12 years: Please enquire
Dinner
A gourmet two course dinner using home grown,
fresh, spray- free produce and including a complimentary glass of
wine is available by arrangement. The cost is NZ$45 per person.
All prices include 12.5% Goods and Services
tax (GST).