lodge facilities

The Resurgence is a destination in its own right. Set in the delightful Riwaka Valley, in 20 hectares of bush, there are 3 km of walking tracks. You are surrounded by native birds and tranquility. There is no road noise and no other buildings in sight.

In the evening, soak up the Lodge atmosphere and experience the local cuisine with refined dining in a convivial atmosphere or self-cater and enjoy a peaceful evening accompanied by the sounds of nature.

Your hosts, Peter & Clare, will help you plan and book the best local activities. We can lend you maps or guide books & pack you a picnic if you are off for a hike. Having travelled widely ourselves, we know how the importance of free internet, wifi & cheap phone calls. We have a laundry service so you can enjoy your holiday while we look after the practicalities.

Our facilities include saltwater pool, spa pool and massage therapies.

Our environmental policy means that we do all we can to minimise our carbon footprint and make your stay guilt free.

aperitifs at 7pm
4-course table d'hote dinner

Assiette des crudites
a plate of assorted seasonal salad vegetables from Riwaka
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Berlotti bean and pancetta risotto
featuring locally smoked pancetta
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Mediterranean fish ragut with tepenade toast
freshly caught fish landed in Motueka
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Citrus cream tart
with lemons from the Lodge's orchard

Recommended Wine, Neudorf Pinot Gris, from our list of premium Nelson wines.

menu changes daily according to the season:
inspired by the mediterranean, cooked with passion and enjoyed in good company; the recipe for a great evening...

- all our soups, sauces & dressings are home-made - we bake our own bread - eggs from Kate’s happy hens who free-range in the Riwaka Valley - salad, herbs & vegetables from our garden, Mrs Smith in Riwaka and local suppliers - fish and salmon from the Nelson – Marlborough areas, smoked in Mapua - goats cheese from Golden Bay and sheeps cheese from the Moutere - coffee from free trade organic suppliers - wine from Nelson wineries and olive oils from the Moutere Valley - salamis and sausages from Doris at Motueka Market and bacon from the Rai Valley - apples, pears, kiwi fruit and some fantastic berry fruits from Motueka - pure spring water, filtered through the marble of Takaka Hill, comes straight from our taps....

massage &
therepeutic treatments

Reward yourself after a day's kayaking or just relax and pamper yourself....

Therapeutic Massage One hour, 1:15, 1:30, 1:45 or 2:00
Integrating Deep Tissue, Sports, Swedish, Relaxation and / or Acupressure techniques. Select a luxurious relaxing massage or a deeper sports massage.

Reflexology One hour or Combo 1:45 with therapeutic back-neck-shoulder massage
Using specific thumb and finger pressure according to corresponding reflex points on the feet. Includes a full foot massage to enhance therapeutic result.

Reiki One hour or Combo 1:45 with therapeutic back-neck-shoulder massage
This gentle Tibetan "hands on" healing transfers energy from the practitioner to the receiver to induce the alpha state (deep relaxation) and energy healing.

Aromatherapy One hour (supplement $5)
Enjoy a fragrant massage with essential oils selected specifically for you following a brief consultation. Your skin absorbs their unique benefits for hours afterwards!

Prices $140 (one hour) to $200 (1:45). Booking Essential.
SAVE $20 on 2 consecutive sessions.

location

directions from nelson & airport

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).

We are 50 minutes from Nelson airport and 15 minutes from Motueka.

arrival information

Check-in is between 4pm and 6pm. Please ring ahead if you wish to arrive significantly earlier or later so that we can make sure your room is clean and provisioned and that we are around to greet you.
If you are booked in for B&B only, please ring us at least 24 hours ahead to add dinner at the Lodge. You can pick up supplies in Motueka if you are self-catering.
If you have already booked dinner, aperitifs are at 7pm and dinner follows around 7:30pm. Please contact us if you dislike any common foods or have any food allergies to allow us to plan a menu of fresh local produce to suit everyone.