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La Fontaine Safaris/Wapiti Park Homestead

Nestled under the foothills of the Southern Alps in a quiet rural setting near La Fontaine Stream, Wapiti Park Homestead is an intimate, three suite boutique country lodge.

A full guiding service is offered for fly-fishing, spin/threadline, freshwater and deep-sea boat fishing, and surfcasting off rugged local beaches.

Host	Grant and Beverleigh Muir
Address	RD1 Harihari West Coast
Contact details	Phone: +64 3 753 3074 Mobile: +64 021 385 252 Email: wapitipark@xtra.co.nz Web: www.huntingandfishingnz.co.nz/ and www.wapitipark.co.nz
Local fishing waters	La Fontaine Stream Wanganui River Poerua River Lake Ianthe
Location	Wapiti Park Homestead is marked on the: - La Fontaine Stream map - Poerua River map - Wanganui River map It is located on the southern boundary of the small rural township of Hari Hari and is positioned on the western side of SH6.
Setting	Set amidst award winning gardens, the colonial style homestead overlooks its own deer farm, which specialises in breeding Rocky Mountain Elk (Wapiti).
Accommodation options	Wapiti Park Homestead offers a variety of accommodation options: Three spacious bedroom suites all tastefully and individually decorated, reflecting their names: Rose, Oak and Fern Dinner, bed and breakfast (recommended); or bed and breakfast Rooms with either ensuite bathrooms or private bathrooms (across the hall from rooms) Bathrooms all have twin basin vanities, heated tile floors, baths, a heated towel rail, demist mirror, a range of toiletries, hair dryer, and bathrobes The Rose and Oak suite each have a two person hydrotherapy spa bath Stunnning views from each suite
Amenities	The following amenities and activities are available to all guests: Five course dinners available, including complimentary pre-dinner drinks and nibbles Farm tours, including feeding the Wapiti deer (elk) Extensive gardens, with formal, cottage, native and rose areas Two lounges A library/games room Outdoor areas for relaxation Full laundry facilities
Guided fishing options	La Fontaine Safaris offers guiding for a range of fishing and hunting trips. Fishing Trips Fising trips include: Brown and rainbow trout fly-fishing in small spring-fed streams, mountain rivers, and pristine lakes Salmon fishing all year round in local lakes, and during the seasonal run in the rivers Night fly fishing Heli-fishing trips Deep-sea fishing in South Westland Guided Fishing Package La Fontaine Safaris and Wapiti Park also offer a guided fishing package, which includes: Two nights accommodation in a double or twin room Dinner and breakfast One day guided trout fishing Licence fees Equipment hire Tuition, if required Equipment A full equipment hire service is available, as are flies and lures suitable for the region. Anglers bringing their own equipment are advised to bring: 5-6wt quality graphite rod 5-6wt quality floating and sink tip lines Selection of Royal Wulff, Adams, and Pheasant Tail (Mayfly) drys; and Pheasant Tail , Pheasant & Copper, Hare and Copper, and caddis pattern nymphs Quality felt sole boots Stocking foot waders Suitable light clothing, a warm jacket and quality rainwear
About your guide	Grant has had a life-long interest in wildlife and in the Wapiti (Rocky Mountain Elk) which he now farms. He also has been hunting and fishing for most of his life and it would be hard to find a person with a better knowledge of Westland's flora and fauna.
Accommodation: indicative tariffs until Oct 1st 2008	Tariffs are per night per room and include all taxes. A farm tour and/or glow worm tour is also included in the tariff. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast King/Ensuite: Double/twin: NZ$525 King/Ensuite: Single: NZ$360 Rose Suite: Double/twin: NZ$695 Rose Suite: Single: NZ$545 Extra person (Oak room only): NZ$170 Bed and Breakfast King/Ensuite: Double/twin: NZ$375 King/Ensuite: Single: NZ$300 Rose Suite: Double/twin: NZ$545 Rose Suit: Single: NZ$470 Extra person (Oak room only): NZ$95
Guided fly fishing: indicative prices as at 1 Dec 2007	Guided fishing rates per day (including dinner, bed and breakfast at Wapiti Park Homestead) One angler, a lodge guide, and a single room: NZ$630 Two anglers, a lodge guide, and a twin share room: NZ$475 each For a professional guide, add $200 and $150 respectively to the above rates Gear hire: NZ$25 Boat fishing: One angler NZ$630; two anglers NZ$450 each Surfcasting: Rates as for boat fishing Guided Fishing Package Double occupancy, one angler: NZ$1,595 Double occupancy, two anglers: NZ$1,795 Single occupancy: NZ$1,395
Bookings	Please phone or email to make a booking. Bookings require written confirmation accompanied by valid credit card details. Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Cancellation policy	Cancellations advised: within 30 days of the arrival date incur a 25% forfeit of the total booking price within 7 days of the arrival date incur a 100% forfeit of the total booking price.

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