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The Resurgence - Riwaka Valley
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By Out of the Way Experiences
Published on 14 September 2007
 
 Award-winning Eco-Lodge with native birds, bush tracks and 50 acres of wilderness. The Resurgence is the closest 5 star accommodation to the Abel Tasman National Park and offers sustainable luxury in Boutique Lodge rooms and luxury self-contained Bush Suites. Dinner is a highlight, showcasing fresh local produce and fine Nelson wines. A relaxed and friendly base for exploring the Nelson Region - Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson art and wine trails, Golden Bay and the Kahurangi National Park. Peter & Clare, your well-travelled hosts, will help you plan the best activities and eco-tours with passionate local operators. A child-free, smoke free resort with pool, spa and massage therapies. Accessible by road, 50 minutes from Nelson airport. 'Five Star Nature'.

The Resurgence - Riwaka Valley
     

Description :
Award-winning Eco-Lodge with native birds, bush tracks and 50 acres of wilderness. The Resurgence is the closest 5 star accommodation to the Abel Tasman National Park and offers sustainable luxury in Boutique Lodge rooms and luxury self-contained Bush Suites. Dinner is a highlight, showcasing fresh local produce and fine Nelson wines. A relaxed and friendly base for exploring the Nelson Region - Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson art and wine trails, Golden Bay and the Kahurangi National Park. Peter & Clare, your well-travelled hosts, will help you plan the best activities and eco-tours with passionate local operators. A child-free, smoke free resort with pool, spa and massage therapies. Accessible by road, 50 minutes from Nelson airport. 'Five Star Nature'.

About The Property:
The 4 ensuite Rooms upstairs in the main Lodge are ideal for couples looking for a relaxed fully hosted experience with Lodge-style dining each evening. The Superior Rooms are larger than Deluxe Rooms; both room types are of the same standard and include breakfast and dinner in the tariff. The 6 luxury self-contained Bush Suites, surrounded by native trees with great views over Kahurangi National Park, are perfect for longer stays or when you want to escape the world; enjoy a leisurely breakfast in your suite each morning and self-cater or dine at the Lodge in the evening. The 3 Bush Lodges are ideal for honeymoons and luxury holidays and include full breakfast with dinner as an option. The 3 Bush Chalets are studio units ideal for self-catering with a cooked breakfast or dinner as optional extras. Dinner is a highlight at The Resurgence, with aperitifs at sunset followed by a 4-course table d’hote menu served 'Lodge-style'. All food is freshly prepared from seasonal local ingredients, so please advise us of any special diets or common foods you dislike to help menu planning.
Property Facilities:
- Check in 4pm
- Check out 10.30am
- Number of floors-3
- Number of rooms-10
- EFTPOS Facilities
- Fireplace
- Barbecue facilities
– Laundry service
- Fishing
- Serviced daily
- Safety deposit boxes
- Bicycles
- Gardens
- Swimming pool
- Tour desk
- Guest internet facilities & wifi
- No smoking property
- Guest lounge
- No of bars-1
- No of restaurants-1
- Free on site parking
- Handicapped / disabled facilities
– Jacuzzi

Room facilities:
Room type: Bush Lodge, Bush Chalet, Superior/Deluxe Rooms in the Lodge)
- Ceiling fans
- TV (on request Superior/Deluxe Room in Lodge)
- DVD (Bush Lodge, Bush Chalet) (Superior/Deluxe Rooms in the Lodge on request)
- CD System (Bush Lodge, Bush Chalet) (Superior/Deluxe Rooms in the Lodge on request)
- Free in house movies
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Refrigerator (Bush Lodge, Bush Chalet)
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Full Kitchen (Bush Lodge, Bush Chalet)
- Balcony / Terrace
- Iron/board
- Bathrobe
- Beach towels
- Alarm clock
- Radio
- Heating
- Bathroom amenities
- Barbecue (Bush Lodge, Bush Chalet)
- Internet access
- Fireplace (Bush Lodge)

Property Location:
Riwaka Valley, close to source of river (the resurgence) near Abel Tasman National Park
Motueka 20 minutes
Nelson Airport 50 minutes
Follow SH6 towards Richmond/Takaka/Collingwood. Keep straight-ahead bypassing Richmond town centre and turn right on SH60, the Appleby Highway, towards Motueka/Takaka/Collingwood. Pass through Motueka and then the small township of Riwaka and onwards past the two turnings on the right going to Abel Tasman National Park (Kaiteriteri & Marahau).

After a further 2km, at the foot of the Takaka Hill, take the small turning on the left down Riwaka Valley Road (sign-posted with a blue bed LODGE sign and a brown sign to Riwaka Resurgence & Kahurangi National Park).

Follow this road straight-ahead (right/north branch) towards the source of the river for 5.7 kms until you see the sign for the lodge on the right (just after a deer farm and then the road narrows sign).