Stonefly Lodge is a 5 star lodge situated on 150 acres of private forest only 50 minutes drive from the South Island city of Nelson, close to many fly fishing rivers in Nelson Lakes National Park, Motueka and Murchison.
Being within 50 minutes of the
Abel Tasman National Park our luxury accommodation lodge is well positioned for exploring the park which is renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, and world-famous Abel Tasman Coast Track.
We provide private luxury lodge accommodation located above the Motueka River, expert guided fly fishing from the top Nelson fly fishing guides.
Stonefly Lodge has been recognised as one of the finer Fly Fishing Lodges in New Zealand.
Centrally located between three of New Zealand's major National Parks, (Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi) Stonefly Lodge offers access to world class brown trout rivers, spectacular New Zealand scenery and wilderness activities, all within an hours drive.
Stonefly Fishing Lodge offers the complete package for any fly fishing and trout fishing enthusiast, providing fly fishing expert guiding and instruction for the novice or experienced fly fisherman. For the non fishing person the region offers a wide variety of spectacular tours from hiking, wine tasting, kayaking, and exploring one of New Zealand's recognised boutique arts and craft regions.
Your hosts, John and Kate Kerr have had over 50 years combined tourism and hospitality experience and enjoy sharing their dream lodge with visitors wanting professional personalised service and the ability to explore and experience a very special part of New Zealand.
Make Stonefly Lodge your accommodation base to explore the natural beauty of the Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman regions.
Stonefly Lodge has been listed in the "Top10 Ecolodges for Australia and New Zealand"
"This is our fourth visit with Kate and John. Their hospitality is just wonderful, as always the food Dean presents is awsome to say the least. We experienced our best day ever of dry fly fishing with Paul. We hate to leave this beautiful place - we will return again."
Tom and Meg, NSW Australia
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