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Eleven Cedar Lodge
Makarora, New Zealand · Eleven Experience · Core Luxury
Dick and Robyn Fraser established this four-room lodge on the Makarora River in 1979, and over decades it became a legendary fly-fishing retreat hosting angling luminaries Lefty Kreh, Mel Krieger, and Dave Whitlock. Eleven acquired the five-acre property in 2018, bounded by Mount Aspiring National Park about an hour and three-quarters from Queenstown.
- 4 rooms
- Opened 1979
- Neighborhood: School Road
About Eleven Cedar Lodge
- Chris and Shauna Daughters of Eugene, Oregon bought the lodge in 2013 before Eleven acquired it in 2018.
- The four-room property sits on five acres bounded by Mount Aspiring National Park.
History
Cedar Lodge sits on five acres on the banks of the Makarora River on New Zealand's South Island, bounded by the majestic Mount Aspiring National Park. It was established in 1979 by Dick and Robyn Fraser and became a legendary fly-fishing destination, hosting angling luminaries such as Lefty Kreh, Mel Krieger and Dave Whitlock over the decades.
In 2013 the lodge was purchased by Chris and Shauna Daughters of Eugene, Oregon, and in 2018 it was acquired by the Colorado-based adventure company Eleven, becoming Eleven Cedar Lodge. Eleven refreshed the four-room lodge, which offers a lounge and dining area and remains one of the world's most celebrated trout-fishing retreats, about an hour and three-quarters from Queenstown.
Experiences
- Guided Heli-Fishing — Heli-flights to remote rivers for walk-and-stalk sight fishing for brown and rainbow trout, two anglers per guide; included.
- Mountain Biking — Heli-accessed trails or a half-day ride and chairlift-served downhill tracks in Wanaka, led by guides; included in the stay.
- Hiking — Private hiking and heli-hiking excursions to remote peaks and rivers, with routes tailored to fitness level; included in the stay.
- Scenic Heli-Flights — Flight routes over alpine glaciers, fjords and untouched coastlines of the Southern Alps and Mt. Aspiring National Park; additional fee.
- Winery and vineyard visits — Afternoon visits to wineries in nearby Wānaka, listed among guided activities.
- Canyoning and jet boating — Listed among the other guided activities available through the lodge's guides.
Amenities
- Indoor and outdoor dining areas
- Hot tub
- Lounge
- Firepit
- Nine-hole target golf course
- Nine-hole fly casting course
- Immediate angling access to the Makarora River
- Helicopter concession to Mt. Aspiring National Park, the West Coast, and more
- Guided heli-fishing with two anglers per guide
- Chef-prepared breakfast, in-field lunch, après and dinner included
- Custom pre-arrival planning with Eleven's Experience Team
- Heli-transfers for fly fishing and ground transfers for other activities
- Snack and drink assortment in the main lounge
- House beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic beverages
- All-inclusive
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