This is where New Zealanders should go when they want to get away from it all. The laughing kookaburras are fabulous! Shane and Monika's animals, in addition to the pasture residents include two beautiful and welcoming Retrievers. In the dark of night we stepped out into the pasture to get a better view of the stars and heard 'thumping', which we could only imagine were wallabies or something similar. If you do not love animals and nature, this is NOT the place for you! The star-gazing will not be disappointed on a clear night! And I did not even mention the homemade bread and fresh fruit from the orchard! Five-plus stars!!