| Hosts |
Pat and Lew Ferris |
| Address |
State Highway 7
Matai
Grey Valley
Westland |
| Contact details |
Phone: +64
3 732 3408
Mobile: 027 253 5037 (within New Zealand only)
Email: pininoa@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.pininoa.co.nz
Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an
enquiry or booking. |
| Fishing waters |
Lake
Brunner
Lake
Kaniere
Grey
River
Arnold
River
Ahaura
River
Rough
River |
| Location |
Chalet Pininoa is located
between Greymouth and Reefton. It is marked on the lower
Grey River map.
GPS: 42 22 04.99 S 171 30 08.50 E
Driving times are:
- 20 minutes from Greymouth
- 25 minutes from Reefton
- 3 hours from Christchurch via Arthur's Pass
- 4-5 hours from Nelson or Picton and the Cook
Strait Ferry |
| Setting |
Located on a 50 acre property
in a secluded rural environment, Chalet Pininoa caters for guests
who appreciate, peace, tranquility and privacy.
|
| Accommodation |
Chalet Pininoa is a warm,
two bedroom fully self-contained, luxury chalet accommodating up
to four adults and offering self catering or B&B options for
a single party at a time.
The chalet provides:
- Beautifully polished matai floors, rimu
walls and a cathedral ceiling
- Quality furnishings, firm comfortable mattresses
with electric blankets, fluffy goose down duvets (non allergenic
also available) and clean, freshly ironed, luxury linen, large
fluffy towels, robes and specially handcrafted soap
- Queen bedroom on the mezzanine floor and
a small twin bedroom, private bathroom, lounge and kitchenette
on the ground floor
- Lounge with a view across the fields
to the Paparoa Mountains
- A kitchenette with a selection of teas, coffee
etc and a small selection of provisions if you wish to make an
evening meal.
- A special breakfast basket including organic
free-range eggs, fresh fruit, yoghurt, and fresh organic homemade
bread that is delivered to you in the evening so you may breakfast
at your leisure.
- Freshly ground, organic fair trade coffee.
- Guest computer with broadband internet
- Private courtyard
- Fly screen blinds on windows
- Safe off street parking
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| Guest comments |
"Absolutely wonderful
place to stay! The Chalet was private, comfortable, peaceful and
overflowing with amenities! Best of all, Pat and Lew were such gracious
hosts! Thanks for making us feel at home. We wish we had time to
stay longer. "
Pat and Margie, Tennessee
"We admire the work ethic it takes to create
a home like yours. Thank you for such thoughtful hospitality. Best
people, Best shower, Best bed, Best garden, The Best!!".
Rodger and Amy, Tennessee |
| Fly fishing options |
Chalet Pininoa practices
a strict "catch and release" policy. Pininoa can:
- Provide you with information and point you
in the right direction if you are an independent angler with your
own gear and transport.
- Arrange an experienced fly fishing guide
with over 30 years experience and extensive knowledge of the West
Coast wilderness.
- Provide coaching in all aspects of fly-fishing,
from choosing a fly to landing the fish, for the expert angler
or the beginner
- Organise for you to be picked up from the
Chalet by 4 wheel drive and head off road to secluded streams,
rivers or lakes, where you will be shown the best places to catch
trout (including to the Lake
Brunner area which is world famous for its brown trout fishing).
- Arrange pick up from the chalet by helicopter
for a fantastic days fishing in rivers and streams that are well
off the beaten track to premier fly fishing locations.
- Have a photographer record your adventure
on film for your friends and family to admire and to ensure your
fly fishing New Zealand adventure is a lasting memory.
- Provide equipment on guided trips if you
don't have your own
|
| Local attractions and activities |
- Arthur’s Pass Alpine Village and National
Park
- Punakaiki and the blow holes on the wild
West Coast
- On Yer Bike – 4 wheel off road motor
bikes
- Shantytown – replica of an historic
West Coast town
- Gold panning and jade fossicking
- Jet boat excursions on the Grey and Ahaura
rivers
- Reefton - An historic inland town
- Historic Brunner mine site
- Monteith’s brewery tours
|
Indicative fly fishing costs
as at 17 November 2007 |
Chalet Pininoa use a very
competent and experienced helicopter company and guide. They believe
in using the best rather than the cheapest.
Four Wheel Drive Option
NZ$1,015.00 per day for two adults includes:
- Accommodation
- Dinner
- A day's guided fishing
Helicopter Option
NZ$2,515.00 per day for two adults includes:
- Accommodation
- Dinner
- A day's guided fishing
|
Indicative accommodation tariff
as at 17 November 2007 |
All rates are based on two
guests sharing one room. There are two levels of tariff depending
on your requirements:
Premier
- From NZ$199.00 double
- NZ$70.00 one extra adult
- NZ$100.00 two extra adults
- NZ$55.00 dinner per person
- Early check in, later check out
- Check in 3.00-8.00 pm
- Check out by 11.00 am
- Use of chalet computer with broadband
- Breakfast basket with full breakfast provisions
- Complimentary port
Kiwi SuperGold Card Holders Special
- NZ$299.00 double
- Two nights accommodation
- Special breakfast baskets
- Available 1 October to 20 December
- Bookings essential
Late Availability Basic
This option caters for those who just want
safe, secure accommodation and a clean, comfortable bed for the
night.
- NZ$100.00 double, cash only
- 12 hours advance bookings
- Twin bedroom only
- Check in 6.00-8.00 pm, check out 10.00 am
- Includes bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities
- Does not include full use of chalet or breakfast
Special Rate Over Christmas
Applies from 24th to 27th December inclusive.
- NZ$265.00 double per night
- NZ$80.00 one extra adult
- NZ$130.00 two extra adults
Meals Available by Prior Arrangement
- NZ$55.00 per person: Dinner
- NZ$15.00 per person: Wine and cheese platter
Diabetic options are available.
|
| Restrictions |
Chalet Pininoa is:
- A non smoking property.
- Not able to cater for children.
|
| Bookings |
Please phone or email
to make an accommodation and/or fly fishing booking, or use the
online form at the Chalet Pininoa website.
- Bookings are essential for both accommodation
and fly fishing.
- To secure your booking, a non refundable
deposit is required:
- NZ$50.00 to secure a chalet reservation except at Xmas
- NZ$250 to secure a Christmas reservation
- 25% of booking to secure fishing with a guide
|
| Cancellation policy |
Chalet Pininoa will always
try and accommodate any change in dates. As Chalet Pininoa is a
small, unique B&B taking one party of guests at a time,
cancellations can affect them greatly. Please be aware that by confirming
your booking and supplying your credit card details you are accepting
the Cancellation Policy.
Chalet Pininoa makes the following cancellation
charges:
- Cancellation within 24 hours of making the
reservation: No charge.
- All cancellations: Administration fee of
$50.00.
- Less than 10 days notice: One night.
- Cancellation within 72 hours of your anticipated
arrival date: Full amount of your stay.
- If you check out before your confirmed departure
date: Full amount of the reservation.
- For Christmas bookings, cancellation within
21 days of stay: Full amount of the reservation.
All charges are debited against the credit card
number supplied at the time the reservation was first made.
In case of a no show the remainder of the days
booked will be considered cancelled "and full charges will
be billed to the credit card."
Travel insurance is always recommended for unforeseen
events.
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| Directions |
For directions, please see
the Chalet
Pininoa website. |