November 6–8 | Montana Flat, Southland, New Zealand
Stray South NZ x Manawa Outdoors
Wāhine on the Water is a small-group outdoor weekend centred around fly fishing — designed to reconnect you with nature, build confidence, and create space to try something new.
Set on a private farm at Montana Flat, this is an immersive, thoughtfully curated experience where the focus isn’t just on learning to fish — but on stepping outside, backing yourself, and being part of a like-minded group of wāhine doing the same.
Fly fishing becomes the vehicle for the weekend — a way to slow down, observe, learn a new skill, and engage more deeply with the environment around you.
This experience is suited to all levels and is designed to feel supportive, practical, and genuinely enjoyable — not technical or intimidating.
Over the weekend, you’ll:
Be guided through the foundations of fly fishing in a hands-on, approachable way
Learn how to cast, read water, and understand trout behaviour
Learn how to read topographic maps, weather forecasts and river levels
Spend meaningful time outdoors in a beautiful farm setting with exclusive river access
Take part in simple mindfulness and grounding practices woven throughout the weekend
Share meals, time around the fire, and relaxed moments to connect
Build the confidence to continue your fly fishing journey beyond the weekend
No prior experience is needed — just a willingness to step in and give something new a go.
To keep the experience personal and high quality, this weekend is limited to 8 wāhine.
What’s included:
2 nights tipi accommodation on a private farm stay
All meals (catered)
Professional fly fishing instruction and guiding
Use of rods, reels, and all required gear
NZ fishing licence for the weekend
Return transfers from Queenstown Airport
A small welcome pack and take-home resources
If you’ve been craving more time outdoors, or looking for a place to start something new, this is a considered, supportive place to begin.
You’ll leave with the foundations to keep going — and the confidence to give it a go on your own.
Book now, you will not want to miss out.
