| Special |
Make a booking with Nokomai Valley and mention
nzfishing.com to receive a special deal:
- Stay for 5 nights, but only pay for 4. Breakfast
is included in rate.
Guides can be arranged for the guests via prior arrangement (bookings
essential). |
| Hosts |
Ann and Brian Hore |
| Address |
Nokomai Station
Nokomai Road
RD3
Lumsden
Southland |
| Contact details |
Nokomai Valley
Phone: +64 3 248 8850 or +64 3 248 8837
Fax: +64 3 248 8841
Mobile: 027 242 9480 (within New Zealand only)
Email: nokomai@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.nokomai.co.nz
Nokomai Helicopters
Pilot: James Hore
Phone: +64 3 248 8895 or +64 3 248 8825
Mobile: 021 301 797 (within New Zealand only)
Email: nokomai.helicopters@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.nokomai.co.nz/helicopters.php
Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an
enquiry or booking. |
| Location |
Nokomai Valley is marked
on the Upper
Mataura River map.
It is just:
- 1 hour's drive south of Queenstown
- 20 minutes by air from Queenstown airport |
| Fishing waters |
Mataura
River
Oreti
River
Mararoa
River
Aparima
River
Waikaia
River
Nevis
River
Whitestone River |
| Local fishing |
- Nokomai Valley is well positioned as a base
for fly fishing anglers with at least 27 different rivers and
streams within an hours drive.
- Most rivers in the area have relatively easy
access to river banks and they are reasonably easy to walk as
the rivers are not set amidst steep terrain.
- The nearest and most important river to anglers
at Nokomai Valley is the Mataura
River, world famous for its brown trout, which winds through
the southern end of the property.
|
| Accommodation |
Nokomai Valley has three
separate comfortable, self-contained cottages.
- The one bedroom cottage sleeps up to 3 people,
- The two bedroom cottage sleeps up to 5 people.
Each cottage provides:
- Stylish decor
- Super king-size beds, or two king singles
per room, electric blankets
- Bathroom with fresh towels supplied, heated
towel rails, hair dryer
- Large sofa bed in lounge, heating, Sky TV
and phone
- Fully equipped kitchenette includes fridge,
microwave, bench-top electric hob with two elements, tea/coffee
- Laundry with ironing service available, ironing
board
- Children's highchair and portacot available
- Private verandahs with superb views
Restrictions
- Pets allowed by arrangement
- Smoking is permitted outdoors only
|
| Fishing guides |
- Nokomai Valley guides are very experienced
in the local area. The guides are local residents, have exclusive
vehicle access and are members of the New Zealand Fishing
Guides Association.
- Most fishing excursions are half day or full
day trips.
- A tasty fisherman's picnic lunch can be provided
by arrangement.
- Nokomai Helicopters can fly you to some
of the less accessible fishing spots for a day's backcountry fishing.
- Fishing equipment can be hired from the guide
for a nominal fee but most anglers prefer to bring their own.
Flies are handmade for sale at the local fly and tackle shop.
|
| Your Guides |
Daryl Paskell:
- Has been a professional guide since 1996
- Is a member of the NZPFGA
- Has a wealth of experience and coupled with
his enthusiasm and patience will ensure your success
Graeme Watson:
- Has more than 40 years experience in fishing
in the Southland and Otago region
- Is a member of the NZPFGA
- Is a council member of the Southland Fish
& Game Organisation
- Works for a conservation agency which protect
native flora and fauna
- Has a wealth of experience and coupled with
his enthusiasm and patience will ensure your success
Len Prentice:
- Has been a professional guide for more than
20 years
- Has more than 50 years experience fishing
- Is a member of the NZPFGA
|
| Nokomai Helicopters |
Nokomai Helicopters, based
at Nokomai Station, offers:
- Heli-fishing and other heli-activities such
as heli-hiking, heli-hunting and heli-biking
- Scenic trips and airport transfers
- Two generations of mountain flying experience
- The highest attainable civil aviation certification
- Intimate local knowledge
- A safe and totally memorable experience
Present aircraft include:
- a Hughes 500E with seating for 4 passengers
- a Robinson 22 helicopter. |
| Local attractions and activities |
- The Kingston Flyer
- Milford Sound
- Mandeville
- New Zealand golfcross (a type of cross country
golf)
- Hunting, walking/hiking, mountain biking
- Farm activities
- Flightseeing tours, heritage trail, wine
tour, snowmobile tours, 4WD tours
- Shopping
|
Indicative tariffs
as at 1 February 2011 - 31 August 2012 |
- One bedroom cottage (sleeps up to 3) $280
- Two bedroom, one bathroom cottage (sleeps
up to 5) $340.00
- Two bedroom, two bathroom cottage (sleeps
up to 5) $380.00
These rates are per cottage per night inclusive
of GST.
Meals are available by arrangement.
Discounts
A 10% discount is given for stays longer than
3 nights.
Please enquire about group discounts.
Payment methods
Cash, credit card and cheques are accepted. |
| Bookings |
Please phone or email
to make a booking, or use the online
form at the Nokomai Valley website. |
| Directions |
Driving from Queenstown:
- Follow SH6 south past Lake Wakatipu until
you reach the township of Athol.
- Continue for 7km south of Athol until the
sign-post to Nokomai Station
- Take the turn off to Nokomai Station (into
Nokomai Road on the left).
- Continue along the scenic gravel access road
alongside the Mataura River for 12km journey until you reach the
homestead.
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