We’re proud of our lodge and facilities but we never lose sight of the fact that without people, it’s just a collection of buildings (albeit very nice ones!). Only people can breathe life into infrastructure and transform it into something meaningful and rich. Owen River Lodge is fortunate to have a special team that does just that, each and every day.
There’s a type of magic that can only happen when you find the right group of committed people. Our team started with an ordinary Kiwi country farmhouse and transformed it into one of the world’s great fishing lodges. These folks are the essence of Owen River Lodge and we’d like to introduce them to you.
This is Ryan’s 12th season as head chef at Owen River Lodge. He’s an innovative chef who loves cooking with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Check out TripAdvisor to hear about his fabulous food.
Jo is our talented weekend chef, who has been cooking in luxury fishing lodges for over 20 years. Jo joined Owen River Lodge in 2012 and is an avid horse rider who loves painting (oils) and downhill skiing.
This is Kylie’s 6th season at Owen River Lodge, Kylie helps Felix run the lodge and is our FFI certified casting instructor. Actually she’s New Zealand’s only female FFI certified casting instructor.
Felix owns Owen River Lodge and aspires to develop it into one of the world’s great fishing lodges. Help him achieve his quest by staying with us and telling us what we can do better.
Our fishing guides have their own page here:
Our housekeeping team :Michelle, Janice, Leigh and Sue do an amazing job of keeping the lodge and guest rooms pristine and smart. Their attention to detail ensures our guest rooms and lodge look brand new every day!
The Best Keeps Getting Better! Felix, Kylie and the amazing team at Owen River Lodge (ORL) continue to exceed expectations. I have been visiting the South Island of New Zealand… Read more
Absolutely FABULOUS! There are simply not enough superlatives to describe our 6-night, 4-day fishing stay at Owen River Lodge (ORL)! Felix, Kylie and each one of their accomplished… Read more
Ph: +64 3 523 9075 Address: Owen Valley East Road, Murchison, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand
Email: stay@owenriverlodge.co.nz