The most amazing and unforgettable fishing experience in the South Island at Owen River Lodge! The fishing is hands down the best brown trout fishing in the world. We also caught some very large Rainbows. Unparalleled and incredible views of mountains and crystal clear streams while fishing. We loved how the guides are so adept at spotting fish and how passionate they are about the rivers, fish and environment. When you are fishing, you literally see huge browns constantly as you are hiking on the banks of the rivers. There are so many beautiful rivers to fish, and Owen River (the river that sits on the property) is a fantastic brown trout river. The two chefs, Joe and Dean, create consistently 5 star restaurant quality food. It is beautifully presented, farm to table, and each chef addresses the group to explain their creation before we eat. The perfect way to end the day with that incredible New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the Otago region and hearing how everyone did that day on the river. We also want to commend highly the hosts, Rebekah and David. They are the most accommodating, friendly, professional, and just go out of their way to make your entire experience off the charts. Rebekah would even get up early every morning just to make our lattes, as we would get up earlier than the kitchen staff. We highly recommend this lodge to anyone who loves to fish for brown trout, eat well, loves the beauty of mountains and crystal clear streams, and hosts who make you feel like part of their own family!
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We really enjoyed our time at the fabulous Owen River Lodge. Felix & Kylie have created an incredible lodge experience. The people, the place and the service were all magic. As novices we were given an introduction to fly fishing by the very patient Kylie. Then our local fishing guide Gavin took us to some stunning rivers to learn the tips & tricks for catching trout. By our second day of fishing we managed to catch some trout which was a real highlight. Nothing was ever a problem and it felt like a true VIP experience. The lodge experience was incredible with first class accomodation including awesome beds and everything was meticulously clean. , thanks to the dedicated staff. The lodge dining was next level with delicious fine dining. We enjoyed dinners sharing stories with other lodge guests. We are very keen to make a return visit.
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I can’t add anything to the many glowing comments about staying at Owen River Lodge and fishing the local streams. I endorse them all. But the dining experience deserves special mention. What a pleasure it is to sit at Felix and Kylie’s table. Glassware, cutlery, crockery and linens are all excellent without being flamboyant. The place settings are stylish and uncluttered. The diner is immediately in a good frame of mind and ready for lively and intelligent conversation. Almost unnoticed is the careful attention to spacing between guests, the comfortable chairs, lighting, views, table decor and many other small but significant details. Then there is the food and wine. Almost all of it seems to be locally sourced and it’s as fresh and tasty as anything you’d find anywhere on the planet. Beautifully cooked and presented by very experienced chefs, not too much or too little, not tricky or flashy, just the epitome of satisfying fine dining - such a rare thing. Service and clearing is swift and discreet and the whole experience is orchestrated with lively good humour by our hosts Kylie and Felix. Thank you both for a truly memorable dining experience. And everything else.
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After a two year holiday hiatus, escaping to Owen River Lodge was simply brilliant! Felix, Kylie, Ryan and Jo looked after us so well and treated us like friends rather than guests. The food was exquisite and beautifully presented - barista coffee in the morning was a god send and dining each night with Felix and Kylie was a delight and a laugh. I am a reasonably proficient fly fisher and my wife a novice and Chris our guide was able to meet both our needs and we both caught fish. I was also lucky enough to have a real back country fishing experience with Chris and it was simply brilliant. We can highly recommend a stay and fish at Owen River Lodge to relax, enjoy great food and wine, and get out on a river fishing for big brown trout! We hope to get back soon.
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This is a five star fishing lodge providing everything you need for a day on the river. Brown trout fishing was slow, the nature of the fish. Accommodations are first class with lovely appointed rooms, lovely gardens and a view of the river. Excellently prepared meals.
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The best of the best in fly fishing lodges. Beautiful property, spacious and lush rooms, amazing dining. This is a lodge I highly recommend for a spectacular fly fishing adventure. Top notch guides. Amazing variety of rivers. Trophy brown trout. Felix, Kiley and their staff see to every detail. You are pampered and the interaction with other guests is so enjoyable. Don't miss staying here.
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This is an outstanding full-service fly fishing lodge that will not disappoint on any front. The accommodations are first rate. You’ll have all the amenities you could ask for with an amazing attention to detail. From the wireless charger to the heated towel rack to the in room fresh-ground coffee, your room is an oasis after an exhausting day on the water. The food is also equally amazing. You will be dining on exquisite meals and each one is more impressive than the next. As if all this isn’t enough, the guides are also outstanding in every way. They know these waters and will put you on fish, now the fish cooperating is another story, but welcome to New Zealand. To save you on your packing, Felix has the lodge outfitted with Simms waders and boots as well as Sage rods and reels to meet your angling needs. Felix and Kylie will make your visit a memorable one without a doubt.
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If you love fly fishing and you’ve dreamed of site fishing for Brown Trout in New Zealand this is the place to stay. Not the only great lodge in NZ but if you like a small intimate place to stay with impeccable accommodations and exquisite food I can’t think of a better place to stay. Such a unique experience sitting around the breakfast or dinner table with 8 or 10 of your fellow guests, who are usually all fly fishermen and women, talking about their experiences of the day or places they’ve traveled to around the world you just can’t beat it. Felix and his wife, along with their entire staff treat you more like valued old friends than clients. All their guides are top notch and you’ll enjoy going to a different river in a different direction every day, or better yet, I’d highly recommend a helicopter flight into the national park. Worth every penny. If you’re a spouse of a fly fishermen you’ll still love the peaceful setting and grounds of this great lodge.
The most amazing and unforgettable fishing experience in the South Island at Owen River Lodge! The fishing is hands down the best brown trout fishing in the world. We also caught some very large Rainbows. Unparalleled and incredible views of mountains and crystal clear streams while fishing. We loved how the guides are so adept at spotting fish and how passionate they are about the rivers, fish and environment. When you are fishing, you literally see huge browns constantly as you are hiking on the banks of the rivers. There are so many beautiful rivers to fish, and Owen River (the river that sits on the property) is a fantastic brown trout river. The two chefs, Joe and Dean, create consistently 5 star restaurant quality food. It is beautifully presented, farm to table, and each chef addresses the group to explain their creation before we eat. The perfect way to end the day with that incredible New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the Otago region and hearing how everyone did that day on the river. We also want to commend highly the hosts, Rebekah and David. They are the most accommodating, friendly, professional, and just go out of their way to make your entire experience off the charts. Rebekah would even get up early every morning just to make our lattes, as we would get up earlier than the kitchen staff. We highly recommend this lodge to anyone who loves to fish for brown trout, eat well, loves the beauty of mountains and crystal clear streams, and hosts who make you feel like part of their own family!
We really enjoyed our time at the fabulous Owen River Lodge. Felix & Kylie have created an incredible lodge experience. The people, the place and the service were all magic. As novices we were given an introduction to fly fishing by the very patient Kylie. Then our local fishing guide Gavin took us to some stunning rivers to learn the tips & tricks for catching trout. By our second day of fishing we managed to catch some trout which was a real highlight. Nothing was ever a problem and it felt like a true VIP experience. The lodge experience was incredible with first class accomodation including awesome beds and everything was meticulously clean. , thanks to the dedicated staff. The lodge dining was next level with delicious fine dining. We enjoyed dinners sharing stories with other lodge guests. We are very keen to make a return visit.
I can’t add anything to the many glowing comments about staying at Owen River Lodge and fishing the local streams. I endorse them all. But the dining experience deserves special mention. What a pleasure it is to sit at Felix and Kylie’s table. Glassware, cutlery, crockery and linens are all excellent without being flamboyant. The place settings are stylish and uncluttered. The diner is immediately in a good frame of mind and ready for lively and intelligent conversation. Almost unnoticed is the careful attention to spacing between guests, the comfortable chairs, lighting, views, table decor and many other small but significant details. Then there is the food and wine. Almost all of it seems to be locally sourced and it’s as fresh and tasty as anything you’d find anywhere on the planet. Beautifully cooked and presented by very experienced chefs, not too much or too little, not tricky or flashy, just the epitome of satisfying fine dining - such a rare thing. Service and clearing is swift and discreet and the whole experience is orchestrated with lively good humour by our hosts Kylie and Felix. Thank you both for a truly memorable dining experience. And everything else.
After a two year holiday hiatus, escaping to Owen River Lodge was simply brilliant! Felix, Kylie, Ryan and Jo looked after us so well and treated us like friends rather than guests. The food was exquisite and beautifully presented - barista coffee in the morning was a god send and dining each night with Felix and Kylie was a delight and a laugh. I am a reasonably proficient fly fisher and my wife a novice and Chris our guide was able to meet both our needs and we both caught fish. I was also lucky enough to have a real back country fishing experience with Chris and it was simply brilliant. We can highly recommend a stay and fish at Owen River Lodge to relax, enjoy great food and wine, and get out on a river fishing for big brown trout! We hope to get back soon.
This is a five star fishing lodge providing everything you need for a day on the river. Brown trout fishing was slow, the nature of the fish. Accommodations are first class with lovely appointed rooms, lovely gardens and a view of the river. Excellently prepared meals.
The best of the best in fly fishing lodges. Beautiful property, spacious and lush rooms, amazing dining. This is a lodge I highly recommend for a spectacular fly fishing adventure. Top notch guides. Amazing variety of rivers. Trophy brown trout. Felix, Kiley and their staff see to every detail. You are pampered and the interaction with other guests is so enjoyable. Don't miss staying here.
This is an outstanding full-service fly fishing lodge that will not disappoint on any front. The accommodations are first rate. You’ll have all the amenities you could ask for with an amazing attention to detail. From the wireless charger to the heated towel rack to the in room fresh-ground coffee, your room is an oasis after an exhausting day on the water. The food is also equally amazing. You will be dining on exquisite meals and each one is more impressive than the next. As if all this isn’t enough, the guides are also outstanding in every way. They know these waters and will put you on fish, now the fish cooperating is another story, but welcome to New Zealand. To save you on your packing, Felix has the lodge outfitted with Simms waders and boots as well as Sage rods and reels to meet your angling needs. Felix and Kylie will make your visit a memorable one without a doubt.
If you love fly fishing and you’ve dreamed of site fishing for Brown Trout in New Zealand this is the place to stay. Not the only great lodge in NZ but if you like a small intimate place to stay with impeccable accommodations and exquisite food I can’t think of a better place to stay. Such a unique experience sitting around the breakfast or dinner table with 8 or 10 of your fellow guests, who are usually all fly fishermen and women, talking about their experiences of the day or places they’ve traveled to around the world you just can’t beat it. Felix and his wife, along with their entire staff treat you more like valued old friends than clients. All their guides are top notch and you’ll enjoy going to a different river in a different direction every day, or better yet, I’d highly recommend a helicopter flight into the national park. Worth every penny. If you’re a spouse of a fly fishermen you’ll still love the peaceful setting and grounds of this great lodge.