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Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand

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A riverboat docked at a pier with a mountainous backdrop.
A wooden pergola with a bench, surrounded by ferns and trees.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs. A kitchen is visible in the background with modern appliances.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a large wall clock.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Breakfast for a fee

Explore the area

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Lumsden, Southland
  • Place, Eyre Creek Station
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Kingston Library
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Kingston Golf Club
    ‪45 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

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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. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Lumsden, Southland

What's nearby

  • Eyre Creek Station - 42 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Kingston Library - 42 min drive - 74.9 km
  • Kingston Golf Club - 45 min drive - 75.6 km
  • Croydon Aircraft Company - 46 min drive - 59.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Roasted X Toasted - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lumsden Cafe and Dairy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Da Crust Pizzeria & Indian Takeaways - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Whistle Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roasted x Toasted by ROAR COFFEE - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand?

As of 13 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand on 20 Dec, 2026 start from S$1,188, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fly Fishing Paradise on the South Island of New Zealand located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 32 mi (52 km) of Eyre Creek Station, Shepherd Creek Hut and Croydon Aircraft Company.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oreti River Cottage was a delight to stay in and a real home away from home. After a full days flyfishing it was wonderful to come back to. Cosy warm, fully equipped kitchen, comfy beds. The garden is superb. Will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Lovely clean well presented house. Beautiful garden!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2026
Thank-you. You are both most welcome to visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Lumsden

Such a lovely home set in an established garden. Ammenities were great and hosts were really helpful with all their fly fishing knowledge. Would recommend and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2023
Thank-you Hilary. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and our beautiful garden. Hope the fishing was memorable! regards Roger and Marina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was as good if not better than the photos. What a fabulous garden. We found every thing we needed for our stay , except the trout they were elusive! Found the town walkable and everything we wanted at the local stores and cafe. Biked to the trail was fun. All in all a great week in Lumsden in a beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lumsden

Beautiful house and garden - delightful for sitting outdoors to enjoy meals and birds. Stayed with extended family including toddler and the house was very well layed out and comfortable. Hosts were very helpful and informative about the area. Would highly recomend!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay at Oreti River House!

We had an amazing time at Oreti River House. We cycled on the river track, went jet boating on the Dart River, explored the local shops and towns and enjoyed a few days out in Queenstown. Ferg Burger is a must in Queenstown! The house was comfortable, clean and warm. Look forward to coming back soon!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
There are lots of interesting activities in the surrounding area. I'm glad you enjoyed a few. Come back in summer to try the fabulous brown trout fishing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great retreat

We stayed 3 days for Christmas. The house is very well set up. The beds are comfortable. We used the deep bath, laundry facilities, Webber Q BBQ, outdoor table, basically everything except the firepit and log fire as the weather was too warm. The garden is beautiful. The house is renovated so that it is modern with period lux charm. Great place to recharge enjoying the house, garden and quiet location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2023
Thank-you Alicen. I'm glad you and your family had such a happy and relaxing Christmas holiday! I thoroughly enjoy working in my large garden and really appreciate knowing it brings joy to our guests as well, regards Marina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing garden and perfect base for fly fishing

We had an absolutely lovely stay at Oreti River House. The house is beautifully appointed with a comfy fireplace and lounge. All essentials for a week were provided like tea, washing powder, etc. The garden is absolutely amazing! Beautiful touches is the floor heating and big bath tub, lots of fly fishing and movie dvds We would highly recommend it! One minor drawback to be aware of is that the fire, police and ambulances are parked very near to the property. Thus, we listened to the sirens a few times. On the other hand lumsden is very small so there will also be lots of stays when you will probably never hear them. It did not lessen our beautiful and relaxing stay in this very cozy house
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2024
Thanks Inga, We are happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Great place. Clean, clean, clean, clean. Beds were great as well. Beautifully decorated. Highly recommend this place.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2020
Thankyou Dan, you and your Fishing Club members were perfect guests and are most welcome to stay with us again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous and relaxing

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and beautifully appointed. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks for your comments. I know you saw a few days of wild New Zealand winter weather during your stay. The house is so snug and warm that we know you would have been very cosy! Please visit again
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov, 2024
Thanks Sol for your review and glad to hear you are looking forward to another visit. Apologies again for the remote for the gas fire not working. If you had rung our house manager it would have been fixed immediately. We stayed at the house 2 weeks prior to you and it was working then. Inspection of the device found the brand new battery had leaked. Thank-you for bringing it to our attention. It is all fixed now. Again our apologies for the inconvenience.
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