Motueka River Lodge

Angela Bone

SH61 (Motueka Valley Highway)

Ngatimoti

Motueka

PO Box 238

Motueka

Phone: +64 3 526 8668
Fax +64 3 526 8669
Email: enquiries@motuekalodge.com
Web: www.motuekalodge.com

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

Motueka River Lodge is marked on the Motueka River map.

Travelling times:

Auckland to Nelson by plane: 1 hour 20 minutes

Wellington to Nelson by plane: 40 minutes

Nelson to the Lodge by car: 50 minutes

• Motueka River The Motueka River runs through the Lodge property, so private fishing close to the lodge is a great bonus. There is all year round fishing on the Motueka River from the Ngatimoti Bridge to the Sea. (just 5 minutes from the Lodge).
• Wangapeka (40 minute drive)
• Baton River (15 minute drive)
• Rainy and Motupiko rivers (30 minute drive)
• Riwaka River (20 minute drive)
• Takaka River and its main feeders, the Cobb, Waingaro and Anatoki
• The Buller River and its notable tributaries
• Rai River (90 minute drive)
• Wilderness rivers, for example, the Mokihinui, and the Karamea and its tributaries the Crow and Roaring Lion, which are accessible by helicopter.

Purpose built in 1990 in French provincial style to accommodate just 12 guests, the lodge is designed to harmonize with the surrounding countryside. Its sunlit verandas, large comfortable lounge, huge open fireplaces and spacious country kitchen offer guests relaxation in style and comfort.

The driveway takes you past the vineyard which produces chardonnay grapes which our wine maker Christian Le Gros lovingly turns into superb oak aged chardonnay.

Your hosts have created a peaceful haven in this beautiful valley and will personally ensure that your stay at Motueka River Lodge will be a memorable one.

The Lodge

The lodge provides:

• A large terracotta tiled entry hall that leads to the guest lounge.
• A spacious guest lounge with dark timber beams, a massive fireplace, comfortable sofas, corner window seats and access to a wisteria-clad verandah.
• A kitchen with an antique Irish prep table, woodburner, benches overflow with bowls of fresh fruit, pantry filled with homemade preserves and stores and views of deer grazing against a forest backdrop.
• Six bedrooms finished in a cob-like sand cement with private bathrooms and wonderful views of the valley.

The Motueka River Lodge has received many accolades:

• The London Sunday Times named it as one of the seven best places in the world to stay.
• It is included in Courvoisier’s Book of the Best covering the finest accommodation and places to visit in over 60 countries.
• A typical comment from guests:
  "What a fantastic setting… beautiful cuisine, friendly staff and fantastic fishing, what more could you want? We will definitely be back next year!”

• Drive to the varied brown trout fishing waters in the area including spawning streams, mountain lakes, semi-wilderness fishing, and close to base, the rivers of the Motueka River catchment
• Charter or share a helicopter and guide for a day of wilderness fishing for big, wild browns in spectacular surroundings second to none. Mountain View Helicopters are located only minutes away from the Lodge by air
• A raft is also available from the lodge for no extra charge and is great for older or less mobile anglers to get to some great water.

All Motueka River Lodge fishing guides are local people who know their territory well. They are extremely patient and willing to share their knowledge and teach, so don’t worry if you consider yourself a novice, their guides will provide you with a positive angling experience.

Guiding from the Motueka River Lodge specializes in the Motueka River System and its many tributaries, plus the Riwaka.
For longer stay guest we also offer other Rivers such as the Pelorus and Buller River systems.
Our guides also hold a recreational permit for the upper Wairau which customers value highly. Concessions are also held for all back country areas in which there are numerous Heli options for the adventurous!

As most of the fishing is for brown trout, often in waters of unusual clarity, the Lodge recommends:

• Rods handling weight 5-7 lines in dull tones (brightly coloured or fluorescent lines are not advised).
• Flies and nymphs in smaller sizes, though some weighted nymphs should be carried. Your guides are fully equipped if in doubt.
• Lightweight waders or wading shoes are a must as wading wet is part of the experience.
• Clothing in prominent green and brown tones of the environment is essential for a stealthy approach.
• Lures such as the veltic, mepps or toby range if you'd like to spin fish at dawn and dusk, or following a fresh.

• Arts and crafts
• Bungy jumping
• Tandem sky diving
• Whitewater rafting
• Sea kayaking
• Mountain biking
• Para sailing
• Rock climbing
• Walks

Motueka River Lodge's tariff includes:

• Accommodation
• Full breakfast
• Elegant fine dining dinner
• Use of all lodge facilities

To 31 March 2009

• Fantail Suite and Crusader Suite: NZ$715 per person
• Wisteria Room and Chapel Room: NZ$605 per person
•  Fuchia Room: NZ$550 per person per night
  (wheelchair accessible)

Low season: 1 April 2009–31 October 2009

• Fantail Suite & Crusader Suite: NZ$1175.56 per suite
• Wisteria Room & Chapel Room: NZ$988.88 per room
•  Fuchia Room: NZ$880.00 per room per night
  (wheelchair accessible)

High season: 1 November 2009–31 March 2010

• Fantail Suite and Crusader Suite: NZ$1450 per suite
• Wisteria Room and Chapel Room: NZ$1230 per room
•  Fuchia Room: NZ$1100 per room per night
  (wheelchair accessible)

Single occupancy rates:

70% of the nightly room or suite rate

Children and other adults:

• Children aged 5 years and under: Complimentary
• Rollaway bed in double suite: NZ$250
  (for children aged 6-13 years)
• Extra single bed in double suite: NZ$550
  (for children aged 14 upwards and adults)

Transfers: Nelson/Nelson Airport: NZD$160

GST: All prices exclude 12.5% Goods and Services Tax

Full day: NZ$780 per day for up to 2 anglers
Half day: pricing on request

These prices:

- include transport, all equipment including tackle, waders, boots and rainwear

- lunch
- exclude fishing licence (available from the lodge)

Helicopter charter is an optional extra that can take you to remote backcountry areas.

A raft is also available for no extra charge and is great for older or less mobile anglers.

Phone, email or complete the online form at the Motueka River Lodge website to make a reservation:

- Reservations are secured by 25% deposit

- Full payment is required 30 days prior to arrival

- Statutory holidays incur a 25% surcharge

Due to the intimate size of Motueka River Lodge, any cancellation has a significant effect. Consequently,a strict cancellation policy is adhered to. A percentage of the total accommodation amount is charged:

• Between 20 Dec–8 Jan, 50% if cancelled within 60 days of planned arrival
• 50% if cancelled within 30 days of planned arrival
• 100% if cancelled within 7 days of planned arrival

Motueka River Lodge will make every effort to re-book the space and, if successful, will reimburse you. It is recommended that guests have travel insurance to cover cancellations.

The normal check-in time is 3pm. If guests arrive earlier, they are welcome to enjoy the facilities if their suite is not ready.

On the day of your departure, Motueka River Lodge requests that you vacate your suite no later than 11am. If you would like to linger on into the afternoon, they are happy to store your luggage.