Lodge Destinations
Guided Adventures
Overview
The South Island of New Zealand is a remote, timeless land of exotic landscapes. Glacial lakes, native bush, alpine herb fields, rugged coastlines, and rare wildlife thrive as snowmelt streams turn into crystal clear rivers. These unpressured habitats are famed for massive brown trout, offering a sight fishing experience second to none.
Eleven's Lodges in New Zealand
South Island Fly Fishing and Adventures
Set in the heart of New Zealand’s most sought-after angling regions, our two remote lodges offer heli-assisted fishing and other wilderness adventures.
Heli-Fly Fishing
Cedar Lodge’s helicopter concession affords anglers total mobility to access remote water in Mt. Aspiring National Park and the surrounding areas, including the West Coast. Our seasoned guides will coach you on the most effective sight fishing techniques.
Fly Fishing
Owen River Lodge on the South Island has a decades-long reputation for bringing you the best guided sight fishing on the planet. Set in the northern Tasman region, Owen River Lodge delivers drive-in access to nearly 30 brown trout fisheries.
Hiking
Experience the most remote peaks and rivers of New Zealand with a variety of private hiking and heli-hiking excursions. In these hard-to-reach landscapes, your guides will tailor the route to suit your fitness level.
Mountain Biking
With a variety of local and helicopter-accessed options, you can heli to trails further away, or opt for a nearby half-day ride and chairlift-served downhill tracks in Wānaka. You'll be led by expert guides who tailor each ride to your experience level.
Kayaking
Take a leisurely paddle along Lake Wānaka’s shoreline or pick up some speed riding New Zealand’s second largest river.
West Coast Heli-Adventure
This adventure combines a scenic heli-flight over the West Coast with the opportunity to include fishing or hiking. You'll see glaciers, fjords, and remote coastlines on your flight over the Southern Alps, and land to explore additional activities.
Rafting
The Murchison region is a world-famous hub for whitewater rafting and kayaking. We're happy to arrange your plans with the rafting companies operating in Murchison who offer half- and full-day trips.
Meet Our Team
Expert Guides and Kiwi Hospitality
Our South Island team is made up of highly experienced guides who will lead you to the best stretches and gently coach you on the best techniques specific to this region.
Chris Williams
Chris Williams is a Fly Fishing Guide at Owen River Lodge. Originally from Christchurch and now living on a remote glacial plateau in New Zealand, he brings over six seasons of guiding experience—and a passion for helping guests land the fish of their dreams.
Adam Peat
Adam Peat is a fly fishing guide at Owen River Lodge with 9 years of experience. A native Kiwi, he’s passionate about helping guests land trophy browns in remote New Zealand waters.
Paul Van Dee Loo
Paul van de Loo is a seasoned fishing guide with 35 years of experience, guiding around New Zealand’s South Island and beyond since 1990.
Alex Scott
Alex Scott is a fly fishing guide at Cedar Lodge, New Zealand. A lifelong outdoorsman, he has 15 years of guiding experience and loves helping guests land trophy browns in stunning backcountry rivers.
Pete Stevenson
Pete Stevenson is a fly fishing guide at Cedar Lodge, New Zealand. A Wanaka local with 5 years of guiding experience, he loves exploring remote West Coast rivers and helping guests land unforgettable catches.
Nick Johnson
Nick Johnson ("Nicko") guides fly fishing at Cedar Lodge, combining years of guiding experience with a lifelong passion for fishing that began at age five.
Paul Wright
Paul Wright is a seasoned fishing guide at Cedar Lodge with 19 years of guiding experience. Originally from Scotland, he now calls New Zealand home.
Leanne Little
Leanne Little is a Host at Cedar Lodge. Originally from Queensland, Australia, she has called Wanaka home for over 30 years. She loves helping guests unwind and relax while enjoying the stunning New Zealand setting.
Scott Little
Scott Little is the Lodge Manager at Cedar Lodge. Originally from Dunedin, he came to the Wanaka region for a two-week holiday over 30 years ago—and never left. Scott has guided in the region since the early ’90s and brings decades of leadership and guest experience expertise to Eleven.
Explore Eleven Lodges
New Zealand
Eleven Cedar Lodge
Accessing some of the South Island's most remote gin-clear water, Cedar Lodge offers a heli-fishing experience complete with expert guides and exclusive access. In addition to sight fishing, jet boating and hiking adventures are also available.
New Zealand
Eleven Owen River Lodge
Known for delivering some of the world's best sighted brown trout fishing, Owen River Lodge includes expert guides and access to nearly 30 fisheries on New Zealand's South Island. The remote lodge is made up of three riverfront cottages.
Iceland
Eleven Deplar Farm
Named on Condé Nast's "Best Hotels in the World" list in 2023, Deplar Farm is a converted 15th-century sheep farm in northern Iceland. With 13 guest rooms and an expansive spa, the lodge also offers guided heli-skiing, sea kayaking, and fly fishing.
France
Eleven Chalet Hibou
Perched in a French village just across from Italy, Chalet Hibou brings guests to the epicenter of the Alps' best ski resorts, cycling routes, and hut-to-hut hikes. The lodge has seven guest rooms, a terrace hot tub, and year-round adventure guides.
Canada
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge offers 300,000 exclusive acres of heli-skiing in the heart of British Columbia. With central access to Revy's local scene and summer adventures, this historic lodge has 12 rooms, a next-door eatery, and a private speakeasy.
Chile
Eleven Rio Palena Lodge
Set along the Rio Palena in Chilean Patagonia, this seven-bedroom lodge is a remote adventure base for fly fishing, glacier hiking, and heli-skiing. Along with expert guides and a helipad, the lodge also offers wood-fired hot tubs and a sauna.
Bahamas
Eleven Bahama House
Bahama House is a hidden retreat on Harbour Island with just 11 rooms. Draped in bougainvillea and dotted with colorful cottages, the property includes a pool, rum bar, and menu of offerings like bonefishing, snorkeling, and a pink sand beach day.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge
Eleven’s flagship property Scarp Ridge Lodge delivers a rare combination of exclusive cat-skiing and guided summer adventures in Crested Butte, a small mountain town known for its local charm. The lodge has five king rooms and a kids' bunk room.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Taylor River Lodge
Hidden in a canyon along the Taylor River, this forested collection of eight cabins delivers the best of the Gunnison Valley's fly fishing, mountain biking, and hiking. Along with a saltwater pool in the bathhouse, the lodge has a stocked trout pond.
France
Eleven Chalet Pelerin
Chalet Pelerin combines a quiet village setting with 360-degree access to Europe's best skiing, hiking, and biking. Tucked away in a French hamlet, the five-bedroom chalet includes year-round guided adventures, an indoor pool, and a terrace hot tub.
Chile
Eleven Martin Pescador Lodge
With two riverfront lodges in Chilean Patagonia, this multi-destination fly fishing experience delivers an unmatched variety of full-day floats. The expertly guided, seven-day itinerary is split between two lodges and accommodates up to 10 anglers.
Alaska, USA
Eleven Winterlake Lodge
Set deep in the Alaska Range, this rustic collection of lakeside cabins offers one million acres of guided adventures like glacier hiking, rafting, dog mushing, heli-skiing, and fly fishing. Accessed by float plane, Winterlake Lodge has six cabins.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Sopris House
Full of historic character, Sopris House is a next-door neighbor to Scarp Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte. Along with exclusive cat-skiing and guided summer adventures, the four-bedroom home offers a private wood-paneled saloon and outdoor courtyard.