Heli-Fishing

Combine the challenge of fly fishing with a breathtaking helicopter flight to one of the many remote wilderness streams in the region. Owen River Lodge is located right next to Kahurangi National Park (New Zealand’s second largest national park) and the Nelson Lakes National Park.

Naturally, we have the appropriate concessions with the Department of Conservation to provide guided fishing in the DOC estate (National parks)

Imagine fishing stretches of water that would take you 2 > 3 days to reach by foot, where you’ll stalk large, wild brown trout in crystal-clear mountain streams.

A helicopter will give you access to countless kilometres of wilderness rivers and streams,inaccessible to vehicles and accessed by foot only over great time and difficulty. This can make most of the waters virtually untouched for weeks at a time.

The lodge uses the services of local “chopper” companies that specialise in Heli-Fishing. The helicopter you’ll fly in will vary, based on the number of anglers/guide and the location you choose.

Hughes/MacDonald Douglas 500 - up to 4 passengers (including guide) + pilot
Eurocopter EC130/Squirrel - up to 6 passengers (including guide) + pilot

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Nov 23 2021

We had the pleasure to attend the first “learn to fly fish” weekend at Owen River Lodge - what a brilliant thing to do. Kylie is a qualified fly casting instructor and has… Read more

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Oct 1 2022

The publishers of The Fly Fisherman have produced a stunning travel journal titled “Destinations”. April Vokey has written an article giving some background of our owner Felix… Read more

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Owen River Lodge NZ: “Fly fishing at its very best”

Ph: +64 3 523 9075 Address: Owen Valley East Road, Murchison, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand

Email: fish@elevenangling.com