Lake Rotoroa Lodge Accommodation, Nelson Lakes National Park, South Island, New Zealand

When you choose New Zealand as a destination, you are choosing one of the world’s special places. Narrow that choice to New Zealand’s South Island and it becomes even more so. Narrow it still further to the Nelson Lakes National Park and world-renowned, luxury Lake Rotoroa Lodge accommodation and a memorable experience awaits you.

Surrounded by the finest brown trout fly fishing, Lake Rotoroa Lodge sits in the midst of what might truly be described as one of the ultimate locations, whatever your objectives and desires might be: golden beaches to snow-capped mountains, wilderness to bustling cafés, or heart-stopping adventure to heart-resting relaxation. There are few places in the world where all of this and more can be enjoyed within little more than an hour’s radius.

Managers Report

Sadly, the 2009/2010 season is drawing to a close. My first year at Lake Rotoroa Lodge has been a truly memorable experience for both my wife Jeannie and myself. We have met some of the most fantastic, friendly and genuine people from many parts of the world and have become friends with many of them.

Most of our team at LRL are relatively new to the Lodge but all have exceeded expectations and are keen to return next season. I thank them all for their efforts.

The fly fishing has been as good as previous years but has required a lot of effort and homework from our guiding team to ensure rewarding days on the many rivers that were fished. They have been tremendous in often trying conditions but comments from guests put them up there with the very best. One such remark from a well seasoned angler was-“He was my best guide in over 40 years of fishing”. Such accolades go a long way in ensuring we remain at the top of our game and that we retain the hard earned reputation as one of the best fishing lodges available.

The Heli Fishing in the Lodge based Raven 44 again proved very exciting especially for those taking advantage of being able to fish in such beautiful and truly isolated spots. The breathtaking scenery to and from the rivers added to the enjoyment.

Our biggest fish netted in the season was a nice 12 and a quarter pound brown trout expertly landed by a lovely lady from San Diego who spent Christmas at the Lodge with her Husband and 3 children.

Another family of 4 from San Francisco netted over 62lbs of brown trout in a single days fishing which must surely be a record for one family in a day.

Now that April 30th nears it is time to commence our winter maintenance project and we begin this year with a full rebuild of the Lodge Kitchen. We hope to introduce cooking classes into our regular schedule for those who are not fly fishing. It is also hoped that we can complete the Lodges first ever LRL Cookbook. Exciting times ahead.

The past months have seen the new carpet laid throughout and fridges placed in designer cabinets in every guest room.

We have also secured the camping site down the valley and are in the process of rebuilding and furnishing the two accommodation blocks to be used as staff accommodation.

A track built around the farm now provides guests with the choice of walking, mountain biking or motorized quad biking from the Lodge to the Buller River. The track takes in some fantastic scenery and even some excellent fishing spots.

Next season guests can also enjoy the sport of Skeet Shooting just a short stroll from the Lodge.

A special thank you to the many visitors who came to Lake Rotoroa Lodge this past season. Whether you were here to net those big wild browns or just to relax and enjoy the luxury accommodation and some of our spectacular scenery I hope your stay was memorable. We look forward to seeing many of you again in the near future.