Lodge Services & Activities

* - Denotes additional cost. Price on request.
All activities subject to season and weather.

Guided Trout Fishing*

Brian is a keen trout fisherman and is more than happy to organise guided fishing trips around the region including the nearby Kahurangi National Park. Heli-fishing option available to fly directly from the lodge.

Charter Boat*

A registered skipper, Brian has been fishing and around boats practically all his life. He's happy to take guests fishing and, when it's the right season, scalloping or scenic trips (subject to weather).

Self-Guided Kayaking

We have several kayaks which we make available for guests to use on the numerous waterways that meander through the property to the sea.

Bush and Nature Walks

Ferntown Lodge has some of New Zealand's finest virgin lowland totara forests. Protected by QEII Covenants.

Whitebaiting (in season)

At the mouth of the Aorere River, Ferntown Lodge is perfectly situated for some of the best whitebaiting around.

River Rafting*

Guided day trips down the gentle Aorere River. This is generally not a whitewater river and is suitable for anybody. Can incorporate trout fishing.

Gold Panning*

Golden Bay has quite the history with the gold mining days and, while the big rushes of the 1800s are long gone, there is still gold to be found and fun to be had. The Aorere area had some of the largest finds in the country. And, in fact, because of this, Collingwood very nearly became the capital of New Zealand.

River Swimming

In the summer, the Aorere River is wonderful for swimming. Swim in the water right outside the lodge or drive up the valley for some of the popular local swimming holes with their deep pools and big rocks for jumping off.