The Owen River Lodge is a 5 star boutique fly fishing lodge right on the banks of the Owen River with accommodation just a stroll away in individual high-quality cottages.

The lodge offers you a private retreat with relaxed, highly professional, understated service and wonderful food in stylish surrounds. Fly fishing guides are available to help make the most of your time.

nzfishing.com special	Stay for 5 Nights and Pay for only 4! This special package is available for accommodation & fishing at Owen River Lodge for the months of October 2011 and/or April 2012. You get 5 nights of 5 star luxury accommodation, all your meals, use of all our fabulous facilities, use of fly fishing gear – waders, boots, rods/reels & 3 days guided fishing for only NZ $3,200 per person, twin share.
Host	Felix Borenstein
Address	Owen River Lodge Owen Valley East Road Murchison
Contact details	Phone: +64 3 523 9075 Fax +64 3 523 9076 Email: enquiries@owenriverlodge.co.nz Web: www.owenriverlodge.co.nz Visit Owen River Lodge on Facebook
Local fishing waters	Easy access to the Nelson/ Marlborough and West Coast fisheries including the: Owen River Buller River and its tributaries Matakitaki River Maruia River D'Urville River Sabine River And heli-fishing on the: Karamea River Mokihinui River Crow River
Location	Owen River Lodge is marked on the Owen River map and the upper Buller River map. It is located 2 kilometres down a country lane off State Highway 6, (opposite the Owen River Tavern), 15 minutes north of Murchison and 75 minutes drive from Nelson. See the Owen River Lodge website for a map and directions.
Setting	Situated in the Owen Valley in a garden setting, the lodge and each cottage overlooks the Owen River with the Mt Owen ranges soaring beyond. The cottages enjoy stunning views of the river, the valley and the mountains and are just a short stroll from the lodge bar and dining room.
Accommodation features	The Lodge The lodge provides: Two lounges, a bar, dining room Outdoor dining on the deck Broadband Internet access 5 person jacuzzi/spa pool Dedicated massage and beauty therapy room The Cottages The six spacious luxuriously-appointed cottages: Accommodate up to 12 guests in total Feature timber which is accentuated by exposed beam ceilings Provide the option of a king-size double bed or twin king-size single beds Spacious verandas with outdoor seating where you can read or simply soak up the view Each en suite bathroom is equipped with oversized towels, a hairdryer, shampoo and conditioner Each cottage is equipped with a reverse cycle air conditioner, ironing facilities, an alarm clock, and tea and coffee making facilities.

Guided fishing options	The services of some of New Zealand’s most experienced, knowledgeable and friendly fly fishing guides are available to you at Owen River Lodge. You can choose to use a guide for some, all, or none of your time at the lodge. Or arrangements can be made for you to heli-fish. Helicopter in and access countless kilometers of wilderness rivers and crystal clear mountain streams. The types of chopper used are capable of taking up to either 4 or 6 passengers.
Fly fishing gear	What to bring For a checklist of gear to bring with you see the Owen River Lodge website. Loan equipment The lodge has a selection of brand new fly fishing equipment for guests to use free of charge including Simms boots, waders and jackets, and Sage rod and reels. Equipment for sale The lodge also has a good selection of flies, tippet material, leaders, fly lines and polarised sun glasses for sale.
Testimonials	Owen River Lodge is very proud to announce, that for the second year in a row, it has been awarded a "Certificate of Excellence" from TripAdvisor. "What can I say! Great People, Great Lodge, Great Food and Great Fishing! Owens River Lodge has it all!" Stephen McG, China. "The fishing is as good as it can be in New Zealand...I caught six fish including a handsome 8-lb brown trout." Stewart Alsop, USA
Accommodation: Indicative tariffs as at 1 August 2011	Owen River Lodge's tariff includes: All meals The use of all lodge facilities, including loan fly fishing equipment, waders, boots and mountain bikes Accommodation in one of the guest cottage suites Two people: NZ $1090 per night (including GST) One person: NZ $695 per night (including GST)
Indicative prices as at 1 August 2011	The rate for guided fishing is NZ$745 per guide per day. Our guides can take one or two anglers. The cost includes GST, flies and transport, but does not include a fishing licence. We can arrange a licence for you when you arrive.
Booking	You can secure your reservation by providing a 25% deposit. Owen River Lodge takes Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club.
Cancellation policy	Owen River Lodge is a small boutique fishing lodge and cancellations affect us greatly. If your reservation is cancelled, a percentage of the accommodation and guiding fees is charged: Cancellation within 90 days of arrival: 25% Cancellation within 60 days of arrival: 50% Cancellation within 45 days of arrival: 75% Cancellation within 30 days of arrival: 100% Naturally we will endeavour to re-book the cottage and/or guide and if this is successful we will refund your deposit.

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