accommodation>>
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With stunning views over the Meander Valley, Driftwater's century old homestead has been purposely renovated to accommodate our guests – both fishing and non fishing alike. The property's rural setting and magnificent gardens create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, conveniently located near the town of Deloraine. |
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suitesOur suites offer the choice of queen or single beds to suit your requirements. All rooms have an ensuite bathroom, luxury towels, hairdryer, a complete range of toiletries, heating, ipod docking radio alarm clock for those early mornings, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe for your valuables. A fully equipped laundry is available for your use. Free wireless internet is available throughout the premises. Access is easily available for those with compromised mobility. |
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food
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Continental Breakfast is included in your tariff comprising house made muesli, poached or fresh fruits, including raspberries from the Driftwater garden in season and fresh locally sourced yoghurt. Croissants or toast with jams and marmalades, made from the bounty of our garden and orchard where possible. Cooked breakfast is available on request using local free range eggs and Meander Valley grown bacon Lunch for our fishing guests can be served by the river or lake and packed as a picnic for our non fishing guests. |
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fishing>>
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At Driftwater we will design a journey to suit your needs and experience.
Whether wade fishing, drifting in our fine wooden driftboats, casting one of our bamboo rods, targeting mayfly feeders or early morning tailing trout, polaroiding the shores of the Highland Lakes or hiking up to remote Western or Chudleigh Lakes – your journey will be a unique and unforgettable one. We cater for the beginning angler or the more advanced and offer tuition if required. Importantly, we would like to encourage more women to explore the joys of flyfishing, and can therefore offer a female friendly environment and female guide. |
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Driftboats>>
Our driftboats have been imported from Montana USA. Finely handcrafted using quality American timbers by Jason Cajune of Montana Boatbuilders – we believe them to be the only such boats in Australia. Their Fly Fishing specific design gives them great stability and an ability to drift quietly and in exceptionally shallow water, making them a joy to fish from. |
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Bamboo Rods>>
We have a variety of Bamboo Rods which you will be welcome to try. Sweetgrass Rods, handcrafted by the Booboys in Montana or maybe an English made antique 6’ midge. In the near future we will be crafting bamboo rods under the mentorship of Tom Morgan Cast them and experience the joys of their responsive nature and the story’s they tell. |
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