My non fishing wife (Barb) and I spent 4nights and 3 days fishing and enjoying the Murcheson area. The hospitality could not have been better due to the congenial nature of Felix and his staff. Dining under the expert hand of Ryan was unmatched. As for the fishing, my guide Lindsay was patient and an expert at finding fish and... More

Stayed with my family at the Owen River Lodge in March of this year and couldn't have been happier with our experience. There are many exceptional things about this lodge and I could run out of space listing them, but the real star of the Owen river lodge is your host and owner, Felix. As I mentioned to another guest... More

Felix you outdone what ORL said in its advertisment. Your establishment was outstanding. You and your staff looked after us with care and attention. While planning a NZ fishing trip I did't expect to catch 8-10 fish a day, however I was rewarded by the size of trophy fish captured. A truly magnificent place and a place I shall return... More

We stayed at Owen River Lodge in April of 2012. A beautiful setting, great accomodations, superb food. The fishing is a bit difficult especially for novice fisherpeople but the guides are patient and mindful of the fact that not all of us are experts. That said we will have a 7 1/2lb brown on the wall to remember our trip!!!... More

A thoroughly enjoyable fishing experience with expert guides,numerous river fishing options including the Owen within sight of the accomodation and good sized brown trout up to 8lb on our trip.Felix being a keen fly fisherman was a wonderful obliging host catering for all our needs. The accomodation facilities were 5 star and the views outstanding.The chef, Ryan produced excellent meals... More

Forget the eight pounder I caught and indeed the other tiddlers I threw back. Who needs mountains, big rivers, great guides and good fish? Try a great lodgeand an utterly amenable host in Felix and the food....ah yes...the food? Was it not written by the great Isaac Walton himself (well, maybe not actually) the way to a fisherman's stomach is... More

Owen River Lodge is in a magnificent location with access to great fishing. When we had completed your day with the very professional and experienced guides we could not have wished to return to a more comfortable and better equipped Lodge. We were all accommodated in large rooms with all facilities and a relaxing view over the Owen River which... More

Having stayed in many fishing lodges in NZ including Huka many times, the Owen River Lodge is way ahead of the rest. Felix is a natural host combining an easy sophistication with human warmth. Chef Ryan consistently produces gastronomic delights whether at the dining table or in the form of lunches packed for the stream. The accommodation is first class... More

We have just come back from the Owen River Lodge and I wish I was sitll there. The ferry ride from Wellington to Picton was a rough one with 40 to 50 knots of wind but the vessel rode well and we arrived in about 3/half hours. Some lovely scenery can be seen when getting close to Picton. From Picton... More