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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