Rimu Lodge is a luxury boutique lodge situated on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
The small village of Rimu was named after the tall rimu forest that once stood as far as the eye could see. Seddon Terrace Road was named after the Hon. Richard John Seddon, a goldminer who later became the Premier of New Zealand (Prime Minister).
In 1882 gold was discovered in Rimu. Shortly after this there were 500 miners on the field, and not long after there were six hotels, two banks, two bakeries, a butcher, two churches and a convent school in the town. About 1890 gold was discovered in Seddon Terrace Road and over the next 50 years gold became an important part of life here. There are a number of old mine shafts and tunnels which have often collapsed as "sink unders". A sawmill was built in 1899 across the road from Rimu Lodge and was devoted almost exclusively to the cutting of silver pine (rimu). This sawmill has since been dismantled and moved to another location on the West Coast
Today Rimu is a commuter town for Hokitika and a lifestyle residence for people from all over New Zealand.
If you intend using a GPS to find us, please ensure you have the latest download, otherwise you will need to use a map and if your GPS directs you to drive on Adairs Road do not use this road. It is a forestry road. Either take Arthurstown Road and follow the "Lodge" signs or if driving from the glaciers take Woodstock-Rimu Road.
We are located on New Zealand's West Coast near Hokitika
Distance from Hokitika town to Rimu Lodge is approximately 9km.
From Hokitika take the Main South Road (State Highway 6) over the Hokitika River.
Take first left after bridge onto Arthurstown Road.
Proceed 4 km up Arthurstown Road to intersection (Kaniere Bridge on left).
Turn right and continue along Woodstock-Rimu Road for approximately 3km.
Turn left onto Seddons Terrace Road at Rimu.
We are located 300 metres on left.
If travelling from the glaciers, 10 km north of Ross turn right into Woodstock-Rimu Road and continue 10 kim to Rimu.
