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bush tracks & birds
Take time to explore this unique property. Landscaped for over 60 years, our 50 acres (22 hectares) of regenerating bush is on the edge of 2 national parks.
Walk some of the 5km of tracks around the Lodge and meet the many friendly native birds; or, take the one hour return walk to the beautiful source of the Riwaka River - the resurgence - where a river emerges from the marble hillside and magical clear water bubbles deep beneath a crystal pool.
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conservation
Peter & Clare plant a tree for every couple and have a long-term plan to restore the property to trees native to lowland forests of the area.
Read more about our environmental actions...
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birds seen at the resurgence
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- Karuhiruhi, Pied Shag
- Putangitangi, Paradise shellduck
- New Zealand Falcon (karearea)
- Kahu, Australasian harrier
- Pipiwharauroa, Shining cuckoo
- Koekoea, Long-tailed cuckoo
- Pukeko, purple gallinule, swamphen
- Masked lapwing, spur-winged plover
- Kereru, New Zealand pigeon
- Kea, Mountain parrot
- Tauhou, White-eye
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- California quail
- Pheasant
- Ruru, Morepork
- Kotare, Kingfisher
- Riroriro, Grey warbler
- Australian magpie
- Yellowhammer
- Miromiro, Tomtit
- Chaffinch
- Greenfinch
- Goldfinch
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- Redpoll
- Welcome swallow
- Korimako, Bellbird
- Tui
- Piwakawaka, Fantail
- Blackbird
- Song thrush
- House sparrow
- Dunnock
- Starling
- White-faced heron
- Weka
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luxury eco-lodge
Food & wine - canapes at 7pm with 4-course dining...
Grounds - a 50 acre birders' paradise with 5km of tracks...
Massage & therapies - we offer a range of treatments...
Fitness & other facilities - saltwater pool, spa, gym and more...
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the resurgence
Hosts: Peter & Clare
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"in the mornings and evenings you can hear an overwhelming bird choir"
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