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Owen River Lodge
Owen River, New Zealand · Eleven Experience · High Luxury
Fly-fishing figure Felix Borenstein founded Owen River Lodge in 2003, transforming a run-down farmhouse near Murchison at the top of New Zealand's South Island into one of the country's most respected angling retreats. Eleven acquired it in October 2023 as its thirteenth property, pairing it with Eleven Cedar Lodge as a second South Island fly-fishing destination.
- 6 rooms
- Opened 2003
About Owen River Lodge
- It grew into one of New Zealand's most respected fly-fishing retreats amid trout rivers and mountain scenery.
History
Owen River Lodge was founded in 2003 by the fly-fishing figure Felix Borenstein, who transformed a run-down farmhouse near Murchison, at the top of New Zealand's South Island, into a dedicated fly-fishing lodge. It grew into one of the country's most respected angling retreats, set amid trout rivers and mountain scenery.
In October 2023 the Colorado-based adventure company Eleven acquired Owen River Lodge as its thirteenth property, adding a second New Zealand fly-fishing destination to its portfolio alongside Eleven Cedar Lodge.
Restaurants and bars
- Owen River Lodge main lodge dining room — Restaurant · Classic New Zealand dishes using local produce and garden ve
Experiences
- Guided walk and wade fly fishing — Daily guided walk and wade fishing with access to over 30 fisheries within a 1.5-hour drive.
- Sight fishing for brown trout — Sight casting to big browns on 29 distinct rivers and streams within a 90-minute drive; walk-and-stalk fly fishing.
- Helicopter access to remote rivers — The ability to tap a helicopter to reach remote waters.
- Hiking and mountain biking — Non-guided hiking and mountain biking, with on-property mountain bikes available.
- Whitewater rafting — Whitewater rafting on the rivers near the lodge.
- Wine tasting — Wine tasting, with the Marlborough wine region nearby.
Amenities
- Outdoor hot tub
- Retail shop
- Fly-tying bench
- Main lodge with dining room, lounge, bar, and veranda
- Expansive riverside vegetable and herb gardens
- In-room snack and drink assortment
- Fly fishing angling kits (Eleven provides at every lodge)
- Daily guided walk and wade fishing
- Access to over 30 fisheries within 1.5-hour drive
- Industry-leading gear provided
- Ground transfers to and from all guided fly fishing
- Custom pre-arrival planning with Eleven's Experience Team
- Helicopter access (ability to tap a helicopter)
- Heli trips to remote rivers
- Private shuttle arranged from Nelson Airport on request
- Views of the water, the valley and Kahurangi National Park
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