Riwaka Resurgence in Kahurangi National Park - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 94: Today we checking out the Riwaka Resurgence in Kahurangi National Park to see the birth of a river that is sacred to the Maori people.
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Today we have just a short activity but one definitely worth doing if you are passing through Motueka in the Nelson Tasman Region. We are doing the walk to the Riwaka Resurgence in the Kahurangi National Park.
Despite the rain, we venture into the Kahurangi National Park on the Riwaka Resurgence Walk. The walk is only about 15 minutes through dense native New Zealand forest alongside the rapids and waterfalls of the Riwaka River.
At the end of the Riwaka Resurgence walk we arrive at the resurgence of the Riwaka River – a river emerging from underneath a mountain. There are information panels to tell of the Maori significance of the area and what this place means to the local culture of New Zealand.
We race the rain back to the campervan where we head back to Marahau and hope for better weather for our activity tomorrow.
So what do you think of the Riwaka Resurgence? Is it a place you would do a pit stop at in the Kahurangi National Park?
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BackpackerGuide.NZ is New Zealand’s biggest online travel guide for adventure and budget travel in New Zealand. Join us, as the team behind BackpackerGuide.NZ, Robin and Laura, update the travel guide while taking on 365 Days: 365 Activities in New Zealand! It’s New Zealand’s Biggest Gap Year! We release new videos of the New Zealand adventure every single day, as well as New Zealand travel tips and 360 videos every Sunday so start making your New Zealand bucket list!
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Riwaka Resurgence
Riwaka Resurgence Walking Track , Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand
Riwaka Resurgence | Travel Video | Nelson, New Zealand | 2018
Riwaka Resurgence, Takaka Hill, Nelson, New Zealand
The north branch of the Riuwaka River pours out of the cave-riddled marble of Takaka Hill in this beautiful area of Kahurangi National Park.
A short path leads through the forest to where the river emerges with a beautiful crystal pool
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Start of Able Tasman and Riwaka Resurgence
Take a walk around the Riwaka resurgence and around the start of the Able Tasman track
Exploring the Tablelands - Travel New Zealand - Kahurangi National Park
Starting at the Flora Carpark about one hours drive from Nelson city we quickly gained a vantage point over the Kahurangi National Park just above Mt Arthur Hut. From here it was a quick 2 hour climb to the top of Mt Arthur. We even spotted a family with young (~10yrs old) kids doing this walk! We spent two nights out in the park, one at Salisbury Hut, and one at the Upper Grid Iron Shelters. Highly recommended. For more information see:
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Wangapeka Tops, Kahurangi NP - New Zealand
A 5 day tramp to the beautiful Wangapeka Tops in Kahurangi National Park in January 2019. Day 1 into Kings Creek Hut, Day 2 up to well positioned Kiwi Saddle Hut and an afternoon climb of Mt Patriarch (1,701m), Day 3 we explored the Luna range tops and ridges. Day 4 involved a traverse of the main Arthur Range ridge. For us it was windy and cloudy throughout until we arrived at the awesomely positioned John Reid Hut when we enjoyed a glorious sunny afternoon and watched the evening light fade over Mt Owen. Is this one of the best positioned huts in NZ? The last day we descended the unforgiving Chummies Track (toll cost for which is one pair of knees) and after a quick swim and a wade across the Wangapeka River we met Sarah to head back to the airport (try her shuttles at
If you enjoy narrow ridge tops with plenty of above the bushline views and some of the best located huts in NZ then this is the tramp for you.
With thanks to Janette Asche for some of the photos used.
Riwaka Resurgence
A dive/walk with Bryan, William and Quinn
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The Riuwaka River, formerly known as the Riwaka River, is located in the Nelson region in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island.[1][2] It flows for 20 kilometres, entering Tasman Bay close to the town of Riwaka, 10 kilometres north of Motueka.
The valleys of the Riuwaka and nearby Takaka River form part of the pass over which the only road between Tasman Bay and Golden Bay runs.
For part of its journey, the river flows underground through limestone caves, returning to the open air at The Riuwaka Resurgence. This spot is popular with both holidaymakers and divers, as the water is always crystal clear, and is very cold even in the heat of mid-summer.[3]
The name of the river was officially altered to Riuwaka River in August 2014,[4] following the Treaty of Waitangi settlements between the Crown and local iwi Ngāti Rārua and Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui.
The Riwaka Resurgence Flooding!
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A glimpse at diving the first sump in the Riwaka Resurgence in Nelson, New Zealand
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Oparara Basin in Kahurangi National Park - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 105: Today we are checking out the epic Oparara Basin in the Kahurangi National Park of New Zealand! We’re seeing giant natural arches, caves and wildlife!
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Today we are seeing some of the most amazing natural features of New Zealand and we bet most of you have never heard of it. We are going to the Oparara Basin in the Kahurangi National Park.
Thanks to the lovely guys at the Rongo Backpackers in Karamea, we borrow the “Rogomobile” and drive down the long and narrow gravel road into the Kahurangi National Park. The drive is like a bush walk for cars as we make our way through the forest. We arrive at the parking area for the Oparara Basin and our options are endless!
First up, we hit the Crazy Paving Cave, a cave which looks like it has a natural pavement. We follow a walkway through into the darkness, crouching through tunnels... It’s quite the adventure (like every day is a New Zealand adventure!)
Next is the Box Cave, named because it’s like a giant box, we guess. This is a huge cave that has many little side rooms and rock formations. It’s like exploring the caves of Waitomo but by yourself and free! Yes, this is one of the free caves in New Zealand!
After exploring some New Zealand caves, next we head to the finale, the Oparara Arches. This takes us on a beautiful bush walk through the Kahurangi National Park alongside rivers and streams flowing over mossy rocks. It’s like a fairy tale forest.
We finally reach the grand finale which is the magnificent Oparara Arches – a giant archway with a river flowing through it! We are in awe of this huge arch in New Zealand! It’s one of the New Zealand attractions not to be missed!
We can’t top that so we call it a day and head back to Rongo Backpackers where tonight is potluck night. Everyone in the hostel makes a dish and shares it with the group.
So what do you think of the Oparara Basin? Would you add it to your New Zealand bucket list?
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The Riwaka Resurgence
The Riwaka Resurgence is an under ground river that flows under Takaka hill, Nelson, New Zealand (which is riddled with caves and pits.)and resurges out of the hill at the Resurgence. The water is safe for drinking and people do collect their drinking water form the Resurgence. To see Wikipedia click on the link below:
The Department of Conservation (DOC) site on it is at the below link to see the information on the Resurgence scroll to the bottom of the page:
New Zealand's coldest river - Riwaka river resurgence
New Zealand's coldest river - Riwaka river resurgence. It comes out of the takaka hill in the tasman region of New Zealand! freezing cold!
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Roroa/Great Spotted Kiwi, Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand
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Riwaka Resurgence Cave Dive | Descending
Cave diving is thought to be one of the most dangerous sports in the world. It's very important to take all safety persuasions, and to dive with people who have experience in cave diving. Take a look at this Riwaka Resurgence cave dive, and see why this dangerous sport is worth it.
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Group rescued from Kahurangi National Park
A group who had been stuck in Kahurangi National Park were flown back to Nelson.
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The Riwaka Resurgence Crystal pools
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Te Puna o Riuwaka is a place of cultural significance to local tribes Ngati Rarua and Te Atiawa. The sacred waters were used for healing, most notably by the ancestor Hui Te Rangiora.
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