The Lodge - Facilities

A Sanctuary of Nature and Adventure

Discover our luxurious lodge accommodation with a rich legacy of premium fly-fishing nestled within New Zealand native woodland and bird-life. Surrounded by a boutique vineyard and organic gardens, offering fresh, nutrient-rich produce and select wines managed by local vintners our top Chef provides an exquisite dining and drinking experience showcasing the rich diversity of the Tasman region. Embrace fly-fishing with local guides along the Motueka river bounding the property, explore native bush trails teeming with unique New Zealand birdlife, and enjoy serene river walks or refreshing swims in the river.

Our lodge features heli-pad access for convenient transport, allowing tailored daily outings including bike rides, sailing adventures, and scenic helicopter tours across breathtaking landscapes.

Getaways should always include options for relaxation and rejuvenation! Whether you want pampering or exercise, we have you covered. We can personalise your pamper from facial and body treatments, to massage, to yoga, and meditation. Unwind in our new 4-5 person sauna each evening or soak in the hot tub while enjoying the sunrise or sunset, a Motueka River Valley rainbow, or a starlit southern night sky. For the active, we provide a private gym with a range of equipment to get your exercise ‘fix’.

We collaborate with local health and wellness providers and periodically invite international experts for summer retreats. Check our website for promotions and special events.

Your unforgettable stay awaits.

Please contact us now to ensure availability of desired services.

Full Lodge Rentals

Full lodge rentals are available for specialty celebratory events such as birthdays or weddings or for the business-minded seeking a getaway but with the work team. We offer a general meeting space for executive or management teams to workshop and team-build, either facilitated or not facilitated sessions. Onsite meals and services and/or regional experiences can be arranged including waka boat ride team-building, hikes in the the Abel or Kahurangi Parks.

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Some of New Zealand's best fishing right on our doorstep

Steeped in fly fishing history, the lodge was originally built for this very purpose in 1989.

Enjoy single or multi-day fly fishing experiences with our local professional guides. The Lodge enjoys a river frontage that offers easy access to the Motueka River, one of New Zealand's best fishing for brown trout. In addition, there are numerous wonderful tributaries and high country spots close to the lodge that our guides will share.

Book early to secure the best guides and also to make sure we have adequate equipment on hand for your fishing experience.

Organic Garden & Vineyard

Our country lodge boasts a charming boutique vineyard and expansive potager garden, evoking the elegance of historic gardens with river stone-retained terraces.

Fruit trees scattered across the property offer a diverse range of fresh fruits throughout the growing seasons. We diligently maintain our organic vegetable garden to provide highly nutritious produce for our guests and ourselves to savor.

As guests arrive, they are welcomed by our vineyard, featuring sought-after older Chardonnay varieties managed by a local well known vinter Abel Wines, allowing for a unique tasting experience each year.

The lodge’s dining and drinking experiences are enriched by the plentiful and diverse produce from our grounds and the surrounding Tasman region of New Zealand.

Helipad Access
& Transport Services

The lodge property has a convenient helipad area a short walk from the lodge where our helicopter flying partners can land to collect guests for daily outings or onward travel.

We help you see as much of the region as possible - working with you and local partners we can also tailor your day, perhaps a bike ride in the morning, a sailing adventure and lunch on board into the Abel Tasman National Park in the afternoon and maybe a helicopter ride across the Kahurangi mountain ranges on the way home to the lodge. Please let us know early how we can make your time incredible during your stay.

Renting a car gives you the maximum flexibility to see the Tasman and Golden Bay regions, to stop where you wish, and of course drive across the rest of New Zealand. But many of our local service providers that enable your day of hiking, kayaking, boating, or helicopter rides can also provide pick up/drop off services where possible.