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Brown Trout Fishing
Enjoy two rivers within
walking distance of your cabin! Scott "The Trout" will
arrange a guide for you, either himself or one of his team.
Located ON the Mangles river, you can walk outside and have
a cast! There are twenty rivers within one hours drive, or
another twenty by helicopter which will pick you up at your
front door if you desire!
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Kayaking
Murchison is
rated one of the top 10 kayak
destinations in the world! Where else can you leave
your kayak next to your cabin on the river, and wake up and
jump in for the ride of your life. Haven't had time to learn
all the skills yet, no worries, 3 kilometers away is
New Zealand Kayak School to assist.
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Trekking
Whether you enjoy a short easy
walk in the sun shine, or a challenging trek for one to five
days, New Zealand is your paradise. World famous treks,
including the Heaphy and Karamea are a short drive from your
cabin. Is your passion waterfalls? Drive 15
minutes from your cabin to Maruaia Falls.
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Golfing
Why drive hours or wait for
tee times in America, when you can enjoy Murchison's golf
range just 2 minutes from your lodging and the cost is only
pennies on the dollar in comparison! No waiting, no
crowds, just a beautifully kept golf range for your
enjoyment.
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Mountain Biking
With several mountain bike
treks surrounding you, and camping huts located every two
hours along the way, where else can you go treking, and
mountain biking till you drop, have a rest, and go some
more! The views are amazing and the people kind and
accommodating.
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Bird Watching
Only in New Zealand will you
find Fan Tails, Kiwis, Tuis and the world's largest
pigeons. Lie in bed and wake up to the sounds of the Bell
birds just outside your window! As your cabin is surrounded
by everything from native Punga, and Beech to Magnolia
trees, birds thrive just outside your door.
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Photography
Have you ever seen the view
from the top of Mount Owen? There's no wonder they filmed
Lord of the Rings here! Take your camera treking, walking
or even for an afternoon drive and you'll take home photos
that will make your neighbours green with envy!
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Helicopter Tours
How many
accommodations can say, the helicopter will pick you up 100
meters from your cabin! We will arrange the
opportunity for the fly fishing or hunting experience of
your life via Helicopter, or organize an unforgettable site
seeing tour of New Zealand like you've never seen it before!
All the arrangements will be handled for you, just let us
know your desires. And the best part, save that car
rental money, and still enjoy this adventure, as they can
pick you up on site!
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Hunting
Don't forget your rifle, the
wild pigs and deer are abundant. Need a wee bit of help to
navigate your way around? No worries, we will arrange one
of New Zealand's best guides or add the helicopter to get
into the back country. If you'd rather not travel
with your equipment, we can provide gear as well.
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Wine Tours
Have you tried New Zealand
wines yet!? Wine tours to New Zealand's sunniest location,
Nelson or adventure to world famous Marlbourough Region and
enjoy acres of gorgeous vineyards, while trying out some of
the best chardonnays. Several tour packages available with
pick up at your door.
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Gold Panning
Yes, we still actually find
gold in New Zealand. Meet men that dredge gold for a living
and watch them discover hundreds, even thousands in gold on
a regular basis. Want to give it a go? We can arrange for
an experienced Kiwi to show you all the tricks, and maybe
you'll get lucky too!
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Jet
Boating
Is your passion speed? We can
make arrangements for you to enjoy the jet boat experience
of your life that takes you through some of the most
spectacular scenery this world has to offer! Don't worry
about getting wet, as they provide spray jackets for this
fast and furious ride, but don't forget the waterproof
cameras, as you'll want to take this memory home!
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Swimming
Sunny Nelson with it's
pristine beaches is only a short drive away, or drive a bit
more to world famous Able Tasman. Don't feel like driving,
no worries! Walk down the private steps from your cabin to
swimming in the crystal clean waters of the Mangles River.
Even a sandy beach to sun yourself or take a walk up the
river where there are huge rocks for you to relax in total
privacy!
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Snow Skiing
Prefer cooler weather? Rainbow Ski Field, located just
over an hour from your cabin, is serviced by St. Arnaud
Village which is on the edge of Nelson Lakes National Park.
With some of the most reasonable lift prices in New Zealand,
you can't go wrong!
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River Haven Lodge
Owners & Hosts: Leya & Scott "The Trout"
Murray
RD 3, Longford
Murchison, New Zealand 7007
Phone: 64 3 523 9722
E-Mail:
riverhavenlodge@xtra.co.nz
Guides:
scott-thetroutflyfishingguide.co.nz
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