I visited Taupo region for the Anzac weekend, along with my husband and two other friends. We stayed with Barb and Mike during our rather short stay and boy we had a wonderful time. Tongariro Adventures is located right next to the lake and offers a wonderful and a quiet time. We had two lovely bedrooms very tastefully decorated.
I have recently come to New Zealand and do not know much around. Barb was quite thoughtful to actually sit us down with a map, telling us what and how to go about things. Trust Barb to go out of her way to help you out with whatever you need. And well Barb & Mike also treated us to dinner and a delightful conversation on the second day of our stay. Barb, we are still talking about your lipsmacking pizzas. That is not it. We were also fortunate enough to get invited to the Anzac day service, thanks to Barb. She also packed us a little tiffin for our drive back to Wellington. We know where to stay when we go back to Taupo region.