Fabulous Trout Fishing 

To quote the esteemed Joe Bennett - "fishing is a strange and primitive pleasure ... I  flyfish poorly.  I have fished for half an hour in the darkness, casting to fish I could hear rising and all the while my fly has been stuck in my hat... But when last week ... I dropped a black gnat over a feeding trout and watched the fish nose towards it, rise with easy elegance, flash the white of its mouth and suck the fly in with an audible gulp, then I knew a joy that is rare, fierce and good."

You can choose to fish in the Pearse River, just two minutes walk from the Lodge, or cast your line in the Motueka River, 10 minutes walk away.  Alternatively, you can drive to the Baton River (15 minutes), the secluded Whangapeka River (25 minutes) or to the mighty Buller River (50 Minutes).
Check the below link for fishing season and other details...
  www.fishandgame.org.nz

Famous Walking Trails
You are on the doorstep to three beautiful National Parks - the spectacular coastline of the Abel Tasman, the deep blue lakes of Nelson Lakes and the red tussock lands and sink holes of  Kahurangi National Park.  You can meander on short day walks from one to six hours, or tramp for up to a week with moderate alpine climbs if you wish.  Your hosts Edward and Ursula can advise you about walks which match your fitness and time requirements. Delicious picnic hampers available by arrangement.

Art Trails

Nelson has become an artist's Mecca --  you can easily spend a delightful day or two visiting galleries and artist's studios, meeting artists and viewing their works -- whether they work in paint, glass, ceramic wood or textiles.

Hatching the Dream by Jay Linden

Wine Makers of Nelson 

The Nelson region boasts a variety of superb wines.  There are many beautiful vineyards where you can sit, relax and savour the wine of your choice accompanied by local cuisine. Vineyards are scattered throughout the region -- from Spencer Hill, Kahurangi Estate and Neudorf vineyards set in rolling hill country around Upper Moutere to the Denton and Ruby Bay Estates on the coast, and Te Mania, Seifried and Greenhough vineyards on the plains.  If you managed to catch that elusive trout, we recommend you try a local Riesling,  a perfect accompaniment for freshly smoked trout!

Other Activities

In both summer and winter, there are plenty of activities you can enjoy.  You can explore the region independently or take guided trips - whether you choose to go horse trekking, sea or river kayaking, rafting or skiing.  We are happy to give you advice and information on what to see and do, or we can organise trips for you to suit your interests.