New Zealand - Hanmer Springs

Riverview Lodge is set within the picturesque area of Hanmer Springs (South Island).  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. 

The lodge is 5 miles from the Alpine Spa Village of Hanmer Springs, where the main attractions include thermal pools, pamper packages, beauty therapy, massages, forest walks, and shops selling New Zealand products.  All are great activities for a non-fishing day or a non-fishing partner.  The Lodge will provide a courtesy car to take you there if desired. 

THE FISHING:  Fly fishing for large brown trout in crystal clear mountain streams is done by carefully spotting and stalking fish and presenting a nymph or dry fly to them. The rivers in the area are recognized for the large trophy brown trout with the average fish well over 5 lbs.  Every season several browns weighing over 10 lbs. are caught.  John Gemmell, as a fishing guide, has fished the rivers around Riverview Lodge with clients for the past 20 years.  His knowledge of the area and its waters enables him to make a fishing safari a memorable one.  John, who hosts clients from all over the world, is assisted by Jonathan Greensmith and Andy Trowbridge who have excellent knowledge of the local waters.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND CAPACITY:  John and Robin Gemmell who have owned and operated Riverview Lodge for the past 20 years, have five queen size guest rooms each with its own complete bathroom,  thereby ensuring that the stay is a memorable and personalized one for their guests.

INCLUSIONS:  Accommodation, full breakfast, picnic lunch on the river, complimentary pre dinner drinks of beer and wine, plus wine with three course gourmet dinner prepared by Swiss trained chef.

EXCLUSIONS:  Fishing license, liquor, gratuities, telephone calls, items of a personal nature, etc..

HOW TO GET THERE:  International flights to Christchurch (CHC), then hire a rental car or transfers are available by prior arrangement.

Travel Adventures will be happy to assist with all of your travel arrangements to any of our destinations, including air, extended stays, sightseeing tours, other "stops in route", shuttles, airport transfers, rental cars, etc.

SEASON:  October to April

For more information call us toll free at 1-888-838-5020 or email adventures@travela.com.