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.