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Kowhai Place Bed and Breakfast

 

Kowhai Place is a high quality bed and breakfast located in Gore (known as the Brown Trout Capital of New Zealand) on the banks of the Mataura River.

Despite being only minutes from the centre of town, Kowhai Place has sweeping views of fields and farmland, the Hokonui hills and the river (where you can even watch the fish rising from your accommodation).

Hosts

Helen and John Williams

Address

41 Huron Street
Gore 9710
Southland

Contact details

Phone: +64 3 208 8022

Fax +64 3 208 8022

Email: kowhaiplace@xtra.co.nz

Web: www.southland-homestays.co.nz

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

Fishing waters

Mataura River

Pomahaka River

Oreti River

Location

Kowhai Place is marked on the lower Mataura River maps.

It is located within the town of Gore near the junction between State Highway 1 and State Highway 94.

Accommodation

Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms with:

  • King single beds with electric blankets
  • Shared bathroom
  • Laundry facilities available

Downstairs is the self contained unit which has:

  • Queen sized bed (with electric blanket) plus sofa bed
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Lounge with TV
  • Refrigerator and a microwave oven
Local attractions and activities
  • Internationally recognised art centres including the John Money Collection and The Ralph Hotere Gallery
  • Six 9 hole golf courses all within 20 minutes drive
  • Four 18 hole golf courses at Invercargill 45 minutes drive south
  • The New Zealand Gold Guitars Awards held in Gore every year
  • Many parks and reserves, bush walks and gardens
  • A first class aquatic centre
  • Deer hunting in the nearby mountains
  • Duck shooting in season
  • Many fine local restaurants a short walk away
  • Garden and farm tours can be arranged by your hosts.
Indicative tariff
as at 1 April 2009

Single: $75 -$90 with breakfast included
Double: $130- $150 with breakfast included

Dinner by arrangement: $35

Payment methods To be advised

 

Helen and John

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