Roaring fireplaces, rich wooden furnishings, and leather seating all make Stonefly Lodge a fantastic place to relax after a day out on the rivers or amongst the mountains.
Stonefly Lodge is nestled within 150 acres of private forest on the banks of the Motueka River, a favourite fly fishing spot. Architecturally designed and built from local stone and timber, the lodge which is off-the-grid is centrally located between the Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi national parks, making it an ideal base for those who want to explore the whole region. Cuisine is designed around seasonally fresh produce from the extensive on site garden with home made produce, local quality meats and seafood prevailing.


Four guest rooms are located on the lodge’s upper level with private balconies overlooking the river and scenic surrounding mountains. Fine linen sheets, top quality duvets, hand crafted furniture, local New Zealand art, all add to the ambiance of the spectacular wilderness setting. All rooms are equipped with private ensuites, writing desk, luggage storage, hairdryer, heated towel rails, and bath robes.
With solar panels suppling all the power, Stonefly Lodge is completely off-the-grid.



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