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Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 5 100 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Lumsden, Southland
- Croydon Aircraft Company38 min drive
- Eyre Creek Station44 min drive
- Kingston Golf Club53 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand
Oreti River House offers a very high standard of accommodation in a private garden setting in the country town of Lumsden. Fully renovated, the house provides old charm with modern facilities. Only one hours drive from Queenstown or Invercargill, the house presents very agreeable accommodation for visitors interested in a wide variety of sporting or tourist activities. If you are enthusiastic about fly fishing, rail trail cycling, walking or sightseeing, Oreti River House will position you amongst superb rivers, towering mountains and blue lakes all surrounded by green farmland.
A unique place to stay on the South Island of New Zealand surrounded by spectacular scenery.
Features of Oreti River House Include:
+accommodation for 5 adults or children in three bedrooms (split king, queen and 1 single bed).
+undercover parking for 2 cars plus a wide open parking area for boats or larger vehicles.
+two bathrooms including deep bath, showers, heated towel rails.
+fully equipped modern kitchen and laundry - all new appliances including fridge/freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and dryer.
+all linen and towels supplied.
+gas fireplace, reverse cycle air conditioning and electric blankets.
+light or full breakfast can be arranged.
+SKY TV , DVD, CD and iPod music system.
+selection of fishing and general DVD's available.
+complimentary wireless internet connection.
+BBQ, outdoor seating and an outdoor fire pit.
+extensive, private landscaped gardens enclosed by mature hedges.
+very close to the middle reaches of the aqua blue Oreti River and near to the upper and middle sections of the crystal clear Mataura and Waikaia Rivers. Also within one hours drive of over 35 other rivers, streams, burns and lakes.
+situated in the country town of Lumsden which is centrally located to many of Southland's most scenic tourist destinations.
+quiet, picturesque holiday house in a large secluded garden, within walking distance to shops and town services.
Oreti River House is directly next door to Rod and Wheel House. Both houses are surrounded by large private hedges, fences and gardens. They can be booked separately or together to provide accommodation for up to 10 people.
A unique place to stay on the South Island of New Zealand surrounded by spectacular scenery.
Features of Oreti River House Include:
+accommodation for 5 adults or children in three bedrooms (split king, queen and 1 single bed).
+undercover parking for 2 cars plus a wide open parking area for boats or larger vehicles.
+two bathrooms including deep bath, showers, heated towel rails.
+fully equipped modern kitchen and laundry - all new appliances including fridge/freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and dryer.
+all linen and towels supplied.
+gas fireplace, reverse cycle air conditioning and electric blankets.
+light or full breakfast can be arranged.
+SKY TV , DVD, CD and iPod music system.
+selection of fishing and general DVD's available.
+complimentary wireless internet connection.
+BBQ, outdoor seating and an outdoor fire pit.
+extensive, private landscaped gardens enclosed by mature hedges.
+very close to the middle reaches of the aqua blue Oreti River and near to the upper and middle sections of the crystal clear Mataura and Waikaia Rivers. Also within one hours drive of over 35 other rivers, streams, burns and lakes.
+situated in the country town of Lumsden which is centrally located to many of Southland's most scenic tourist destinations.
+quiet, picturesque holiday house in a large secluded garden, within walking distance to shops and town services.
Oreti River House is directly next door to Rod and Wheel House. Both houses are surrounded by large private hedges, fences and gardens. They can be booked separately or together to provide accommodation for up to 10 people.
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
The garden is large and fully fenced.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outdoors.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lumsden
Located in Lumsden, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Local points of interest include Eyre Creek Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lumsden, Southland
What's nearby
- Croydon Aircraft Company - 38 min drive - 53.5 km
- Eyre Creek Station - 44 min drive - 45.0 km
- Kingston Library - 51 min drive - 73.8 km
- Kingston Golf Club - 53 min drive - 74.5 km
Restaurants
- Lumsden Cafe - 6 min walk
- Route 6 Cafe - 6 min walk
- ROAR Coffee Roasters - 7 min walk
- Mayfly Cafe, Lumsden - 5 min walk
- Buzz Café and Bar - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Marina and Roger Lindsay

The owners have had over 30 years experience with owning and managing property on the shores of Lake Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains region of Australia. They now bring their love of fly fishing, gardening and alpine habitat to Oreti River House on the beautiful South Island of New Zealand.
Why they chose this property
Where can you combine a few good hours gardening, hiking or cycling followed by a couple of productive hours fly fishing? The long hours of daylight characteristic of the short latitudes provide all the time you need to happily engage in daytime pursuits as well as enjoy an evening cast on the nearby Oreti River. Add in beautiful scenery, clear aqua blue water, big brown trout and a friendly town and you will find you are now in a fly fishing paradise!
What makes this property unique
Over the last 30 years we have fly fished the top, middle and bottom of New Zealand. Then we discovered Southland and found we were constantly drawn to Lumsden to enjoy the wide variety of suberb fly fishing opportunities. The fly fishing was 5 star but the accommodation options were poor. We solved that problem by buying and refurbishing a solid 1940's villa. Oreti River House has now been extensively renovated to a very high standard. Granite kitchen, modern bathrooms and comfortable beds make it a very pleasant 'Home Away from Home'. The position of the house facing the big landscaped garden allows for peaceful evenings looking up at the distant mountains - or enjoying the unique New Zealand native plants which grow in the large surrounding garden.
The house is only a short drive from Queenstown, Arrowtown, Invercargill and Te Anau which makes it centrally located to some of New Zealand's most popular destinations.
Oreti River House is also only a short walk from a supermarket with bottle shop, pharmacy, restaurants and bakery. The house is very quiet and private as the garden and house are enclosed by mature, thick hedges.
The house is only a short drive from Queenstown, Arrowtown, Invercargill and Te Anau which makes it centrally located to some of New Zealand's most popular destinations.
Oreti River House is also only a short walk from a supermarket with bottle shop, pharmacy, restaurants and bakery. The house is very quiet and private as the garden and house are enclosed by mature, thick hedges.
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