Enjoy our peaceful park-like surroundings with two landscaped terraces graduating down to the river. The Waitaki River is renowned for its excellent trout and salmon fishing. Rods for hire and tackle for sale. Safe swimming and canoes free to use. Nicol Lodge is fully self-contained with an open fire, suitable for larger groups, e.g. schools/clubs, sleeps 33 people. Local attractions include three hydro lakes close by for fishing or water sports, golf club (clubs for hire), bowling green and walks nearby. Why not break your journey at Kurow whether it be on your way back to Christchurch, or heading to Queenstown.