Riverview Lodge, South Island, New Zealand


Riverview Lodge is set within the picturesque area of Hanmer Springs. Its elevated position allows magestic views of the surrounding mountains and valley. It looks out upon the joining of the waters of the Waiau, Hanmer and Percival rivers and to the beauty and presence of the mountains beyond. John and Robin Gemmell who have owned and operated Riverview Lodge for the past 18 years, host only four couples at a a time thereby ensuring that the stay is a memorable and personalised one for their guests.

Riverview Lodge has 2 swiss trained chiefs that special in local cusine that can vary from seafood to game. The lodge is only situated 5 miles from the famous Hanmer Thermal Resort where clients can rest up in the pools and non fishers can get pampered with a full range of massages while there partner is away fishing. Other activities include forrest walks, jetboat rides, bungy jumps, and of course shopping!

Imagine fishing in crystal clear streams and rivers where you can see your prey before you cast. These are stocked by one of the best self renewing sources of trout in the world. The food supply is so plentiful that the trout grow to sizes only seen in few other parts of the world, and in numbers so plentiful that the fishery is totally self sustaining. Flyfish with dry flies and nymphs for large Browns that average over 5lb. in crystal clear mountain streams from October to end of March.

Streams are low, so wading is easy. The waters are very clear, so the trout are very visible but very selective so careful stalking and delicate presentation with small nymphs and dries required on small streams. Some good wet fly and streamer fishing continuing at stream mouths where they flow into the lake. This is a very popular time for visiting anglers and most good lodges are already pre-booked by January for the peak season.

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Pricing:

Prices and packages vary, contact us for current pricing and availability.

Species	Season	Location
Wild Brown trout	October-March	mountain creeks

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