Resurgence Luxury Eco Lodge is tucked way back in the bush and on the edge of two National parks, about 45 minutes westerly from Nelson. These are the views as you are pulling up.

The property consists of 50 acres of native brush that had been a farm.  The original farm house is main lodge, which had to undergo a full renovation.  The 6 “bush” chalet’s were built in what used to be the cow paddock. I stayed in the chalet suited more for honeymooners, due to the very romantic bathtub with a view.

The chalet is two levels – the upper level has the bathroom and the bedroom.  The lower level is the living and kitchen space, which opens out to a patio with a bbq grill, table, and chairs.

One thing I love about lodges in New Zealand is most have heated bathrooms floors and towel racks.

The living space is ample for a couple.   The kitchenette is great.

The refrigerator has snacks and drinks.  Continental breakfast items are left in the kitchen and if a hot breakfast is preferred, the owners will happily oblige.

The outdoor space and views are quite spectacular and really are the best feature.  Guests can hike on trails straight out of the chalet’s.  The book on the bed, shown in above pictures, has maps.

This chalet has a special feature:

The outdoor bathtub is really fantastic.  It had manuka honey bath salts and is a great place to have a soak with a glass of wine.   To better appreciate the chalet, this view is best:

The picture on the right is the trail to the hiking paths.

The main lodge has 4 rooms, great for people traveling together.  Resurgence is open just over 6 months a year only, October-April.  It is a bit more rustic than say BOMC and is more on the eco side of the lodge scene.  It is still a luxury product, but no on the ultra luxury side.  The food is good.  It wasn’t my favorite, but it was fine.  The owners travel the world when not open and strive to create a menu to suit the tastes of the guests.

The next two pictures are the main lodge and the guest pool.

There is a lovely patio on the outside of the main lodge.  I took the pool picture as I was walking up the stairs to it.  For those guests in the main lodge, it is a great place to hang out and relax.

The evening meal is taken in the main lodge on the second floor.  During my visit, I had drinks and canapes in the sitting room before moving to the dining.

With a rental car, it is a great place to stay to be close to Abel Tasman.  The water taxi’s are only about 20 minutes away.

It is very quiet, serene and peaceful.  Another place to go and do nothing.  Guests can select a bed and breakfast option with an evening meal or a lodge only option.  Dinner can be added on later if they select the lodge only option.  The chalet’s all have a full (just small) kitchen, so one could self cater, if they desire too.  The property does not allow children.