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Owen River Lodge has a 5 star qualmark rating
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OWEN RIVER LODGE
SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Welcome to the web site of Owen River Lodge – New Zealand's finest 5 star rated fly fishing lodge. My name is Felix Borenstein; I’m the owner and general manager of the Owen River Lodge. I first started fly fishing in Australia, (my home country) in 1995. Overnight my life changed! - I became absolutely addicted.


Before I knew it, I’d visited the South Island of New Zealand some 19 times.

Never mind visiting, I wanted to develop a contemporary styled fly fishing lodge there.
After fishing around a lot of New Zealand, it became obvious to me that the Murchison / Nelson Lakes region of the South Island has the best brown trout fishery in the world.

It was my desire to create a fishing lodge that delivers a relaxed, understated and highly professional level of service in stylish surrounds, serving wonderful food to travelling anglers and non anglers alike.


 fly fishing for trout, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand

Our elegantly designed guest accommodation cottage suites are full of sunlight, and offer stunning views of the river, the Owen Ranges and Kahurangi National Park.

In October 2005 the lodge was awarded a Qualmark rating of 5 stars -"Exceptional - among the best available in New Zealand". In 2008 we were given Qualmark's highest level of environmental sustainability when we were awarded Enviro Gold status. Qualmark is New Zealand tourism's official quality rating system for accommodation providers and the broader tourism industry.

I’d like you to think of our lodge as your private club or retreat. Our goal is to assist you to have the very best holiday / vacation possible.

Several things make this task easier …
  • The South Island of New Zealand has the best sighted trout fishery in the world
  • The highly experienced friendly guiding team at Owen River Lodge
  • Fantastic dry fly and nymph fishing
  • The huge choice and variety of rivers, streams and lakes that our guests can fish
  • Our location and facilities - which are truly spectacular
  • The friendly and professional lodge team at Owen River Lodge
  • The myriad of non fishing things to do in the Murchison / Nelson Lakes region
  Fly fishing Lodge owner, Murchison, South Island, New Zealand
Fly fishing for trout is my passion; come on over and let my team spoil you with some fantastic Kiwi/Australian hospitality!

Felix
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Owen River Lodge has a 5 star quality rating from New Zealand tourism quality agency Qualmark
 Owen River Lodge
New Zealand’s finest 5 star rated fly fishing lodge
Owen Valley East Road, Murchison
Nelson, South Island, New Zealand
Tel: +64 3 523 9075
stay@owenriverlodge.co.nz
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