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Stonefly Lodge is situated on 56 hectares of private forest on the banks of the Motueka River, only 50 minutes' drive from Nelson. This luxury lodge is ideally located between three spectacular national parks  Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi — making it an ideal base to explore the region.

Activities from the lodge include fly-fishing, sea kayaking, guided and unguided hiking tours, wine tasting, white-water rafting, and horse riding.

There are just four guest rooms, all with spectacular views from private balconies overlooking the Motueka River and beyond to the Mount Arthur Range in Kahurangi National Park. Each day a fully cooked breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and a three course dinner are included.

OUR RATING: Deluxe

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Tour ideas in Abel Tasman National Park

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at StoneFly Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

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    Alternative places to stay nearby

    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.

    • Seal & Beach Walk
      Seal on Ohau Point

      Seal & Beach Walk

      Seal & Beach Walk

      The first part of the excursion starts with a cruise up the coastline, passing golden beaches and secluded bays, to Onetahuti (Tonga Bay), where you visit Tonga Island, which is home to the largest seal colony in the park and has many species of seabird and sometimes penguins.

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    Abel Tasman National Park and nearby places