activities a la carte

Build your own Short Break Package; select the accommodation and meals of your choice and add any of these great day trips....

Abel Tasman - water taxi & walk

Pack a picnic and catch the 9am or 10:30 water taxi from Kaiteriteri/Marahau and walk 1,2,4 or 6 hours, stop for a swim and return by a 4pm water taxi.

Abel Tasman - kayak & walk

Catch a 9am water taxi from Marahau, kayak around the seals in the Marine Reserve, lunch on an unspoilt beach and walk 2 hours to Torrent Bay to catch the return water taxi. Choose either a guided or a freedom walk.

Abel Tasman - full day kayak

A full day of sea kayaking along the coast of the Abel Tasman. Select either the Marine Reserve for an encounter with the seals or an eco trip (no water taxis) focussing on the birds of Adele Island. Both with lunch stops on unspoilt beaches.

Abel Tasman - luxury boat cruise

Depart at 10am from Kaiteriteri aboard luxury catermaran "Taranui", cruise into deserted bays away from the crowds. Hop off for a swim or try your hand at kayaking before a walk to the next bay. Delicious buffet lunch on board.

Abel Tasman - sailing

A full day sailing on a 20 person catermaran or a shorter sail plus a walk - great fun on a sunny day. Get the wind in your hair and swim off a golden beach.

Guided nature walks

Your guide will pick you up at 08:30 and take you through the beautiful Motueka Valley and up to 1000m where your walk starts. Choose either an active day climbing Mount Arthur for stunning 360 views or a gentle stoll turning every leaf. A must for birding, flora and conservation lovers.

We can suggest 3 or 4 great guided day trips to create a multi-day eco-package - covering alpine flowers, bird watching, rich bush, tussock lands, fungi, geology, Abel Tasman and more, staying in comfort each night at The Resurgence.

Golden Bay & Eco Tours

Golden Bay has fantastic beaches, cafes and short walks. Choose either a self-drive day trip to Wharariki Beach, cliff top walks, visit Pupu Springs or the art galleries and cafes; or drive over to Collingwood and meet Farewell Spit Tours for a tour of the famous sandspit, a wader birding trip or a nature tour with hands on conservation.

Horse Trek or Mountain Bike

Select a beach or clifftop or beach horse trek in Golden Bay or bush and river ride on the edge of Kahurangi National Park.

For mountain bike enthusiasts there are some great guided trips on the edge of the Abel Tasman, such as the Rameka Track and Marble Mountain rides. Options for experienced riders and novices.

Gourmet & Wine

Follow our self-drive tour around the Nelson wine, olive oil and cheese makers, stop for lunch at one of the winery cafes, or join a private guided gourmet / art tour to suit your interests - including Nelson's famous Saturday market.

Art Trail & Workshops

Borrow a copy of 'Art in its own Place' and take a self-drive tour around local art studios. Visit the World of Wearable Arts in Nelson or Hoglund Glass or join a hands-on workshop to make pottery, bone carving or felt. Guided tour with a local artist available.

Multi Day - Abel Tasman Guided / Lodges
from $1695 per person 3D/2N guided & fully catered, transport & 2N at The Resurgence

Departing Monday, Wednesday or Saturday, walk, kayak & cruise the Abel Tasman in comfort with Abel Tasman Wilson's Experiences. Stay 2 nights at The Resurgence as your reward after the trip. On your first morning join your guide in Motueka and work out how far you want to walk, kayak or cruise each day. Your 3 days in the Abel Tasman National Park are guided and fully catered; you will stay two nights in the park in Wilsons' waterside lodges at Torrent Bay and at Meadowbank Homestead – Awaroa. On the third day, travel the length of the park on a scenic cruise, then come to The Resurgence for a relaxing swim before dinner. Treat yourself to a day off with a therapeutic massage and a soak in the hot tub - or spend a day in the Kahurangi National Park with nature & conservation guides.

Multi Day - Abel Tasman / Kahurangi National Parks - unguided
from $1035 per person 3D/4N fully catered but unguided. Stay 4N at The Resurgence.

Walk the Abel Tasman Coastal Track (unguided) in 3 sections over 3 days or mix and match kayaking, walking and boat trips in the Abel Tasman. Stay each night at The Resurgence, pack a picnic and head into the Park during the day and return for a soak in the hot tub before dinner.

Alternatively visit 3 different landscapes - walk one day on the Coastal Track, one day up Mount Arthur with its majestic mountain beech forests and one day on the cliffs overlooking Farewell Spit, returning each night for a great shower and cold beer.

Multi Day - Abel Tasman Kayaking / Camping
from $1495 per person 5D/4N guided sea kayak, catered with transport & 2N at The Resurgence

The ultimate kayaking experience; on the 5 day Eco Explorer you combine kayaking in some of the most remote areas of the park with relaxing on secluded beaches, enjoying our verdant coastal forests, searching out the fauna of our region. But mostly, experiencing the very essence of the Abel Tasman National Park, slowly. On this tour you kayak north and take time to explore the northern beaches on foot before returning from Golden Bay with a shuttle bus ride back to Motueka and 2 night's dinner bed & breakfast accommodation at The Resurgence. If time is limited, ask about 2 and 3 day kayaking trips.

Multi Day - Heaphy Track Guided / DOC huts
from $1890 per person 6D/5N guided & fully catered with transport & 2N at The Resurgence

The Heaphy Track is one of New Zealand’s designated ‘Great Walks’. At approximately 80 kilometers, it is renowned as the ‘flora walk’ of New Zealand. No other track has the diversity and number of plant species found on the Heaphy. Scenery and habitat range from montane nothofagus-podocarp forest and sub-alpine tussock grasslands, mountain vistas, through to lush jungle like lowland forest and Nikau palm fringed beaches and pounding surf. Fly over the Kahurangi Wilderness and appreciate the National Park from above. Relax with 2 night's dinner bed & breakfast accommodation at The Resurgence.

Multi Day - Three Parks / The Resurgence
from $1995 per person 3D guided & fully catered with transport to & from Nelson. 3N at The Resurgence

A 3-day gourmet guided walk through the three National Parks of the Nelson region (Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and the Nelson Lakes). An all inclusive package, starting and returning to Nelson. We walk in each of the parks over three days, your experienced guide will choose the destination each day depending on the local weather conditions, and this means that each day will make the optimal use of the conditions. All of your dinners and breakfast are included in your package price, as well as a delicious gourmet lunch conjured up each day by your personal guide.

honeymoons & romance

For the wedding night, special anniversary or romantic escape, make it a night to remember.

Total privacy, total luxury and very romantic. Luxury Bush Lodge with Super-king bed, candlelit dinners and breakfast in bed.

Customise your perfect romantic getaway:

French Champagne, NZ wine or bubbles
flowers & chocolates
champagne breakfast
private dining
massages or aromatherapy pack
scenic flight or luxury boat trip....

book the lodge

You get a group together and we will give you our undivided attention - organising your meals, transport & activities while you enjoy all the comforts and exclusive use of the Lodge.

From intimate weddings to active weekends or corporate retreats, we can help you organise a personalised itinerary. Ideal for groups from 4 - 20 people, relax in comfort in the big lounge by the fire.

gift vouchers

Contact us to create the perfect surprise - for a specific day or with flexible dates. Select any room or package, add an activity or a personal touch and we will post someone a voucher for a very special gift.