Lodge recommendations for NZ

[Mjz]

Hi all, I am planning my first trip over to New Zeland this year and was wondering if anyone cares to make a recommendation on any lodges they may have stayed in or heard good reports on?

cheers

Marcus

[pterosaur]

Hi,
try this - lots of recommendations from Oz visitors to NZ.
[url=http://www.OwenRiverLodge.co.nz:1ca07]www.OwenRiverLodge.co.nz[/url:1ca07]

"If fishing is a sport, then I must be an athlete"

[dave h]

If you want further details, try [url=http://www.flylife.com.au,:d1b01]www.flylife.com.au,[/url:d1b01] the forum there is generally similar in tone and of an equally high standard to this one. They cover AS/NZ fishing well and you will read a number of good reports about Owen river lodge

VR

dave

[Bowcrow]

I may never get over there, but I did really enjoy that Owens River site. Great pics!

Brian

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[Jax]

Mjz; Try going to. fishandgame.org.nz
This will allow you to contact the F and G guys in the area you will be fishing in. Hopefully they can help you. If not, E-Mail me and I'll try to give you some assistance. Have Fun. Jax

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I'm a much better Fly fisher when talking fishing, than when I'm Actually Fly fishing!

[Jo]

It all depends where you want to go. So many different types of water in dofferent areas from backcountry to metropolitan rivers.

[OwenRiverLodge]

Thank you for the positive feedback.
We only opened last season and have had a huge amount of support.

I am happy to provide references from guests that have stayed - if your interested
(from Australia, UK & USA)

FlyLife and Freshwater Fishing (Australian magazines) have both done "reviews" of the lodge - and more importantly our fishery.

Please check out my web site for copies of their reviews

Felix

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Owen River Lodge
Fly Fishing at its very best
Owen Valley East Road, Murchison
South Island, New Zealand
Tel:+ 64 3 523 9075
[url=http://www.OwenRiverLodge.co.nz:e9653]www.OwenRiverLodge.co.nz[/url:e9653]


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[Silverback]

If you're going to the South Island I can highly recommend Fiordland Lodge and Ron Peacock as a guide.

[Rawthumb]

I met the owners of the Tongarira Lodge while fishing around Smithers, BC. I was not impressed with them. I would not fish with them at any price.

Most Americans go in January. It is quieter after February. Flyin gout by helicopter gets expensive. I suggest that you find out how much water you can access without having to go by chopper. That way, if you get tired of a river or want variety, the water is up, or the fish have lockjaw, you have affordable options.

I have always like Australians better than Kiwis. I believe that they have more persoanlity and are more fun to be around. Perhaps it is just my funloving nature/personality, but the Kiwis are too serious and often a little on the pompous side compared to the Aussies. I believe that the Aussies are some of the more enjoyable on-American people to be around. I might be inclined to fish with the Owen River Lodge boys just because they are Aussies.

[This message has been edited by Rawthumb (edited 07 February 2005).]

You'll hear nuttin but good reviews of owen river lodge, everybody i hear talk about owen river lodge are glowing reviews. They have alot of repeat customers as well, I'm saving for a visit