It was initiated by a gorgeous care package that was left for us and contains some delicious treats. I tried to hoard these but the personalised note said 'Nick and friends' so they claimed their share of the bounty. It was a seriously good apartment, great water pressure, sky with perfect reception, nice and warm, ice cubes available in the freezer already, cosy and comfortable rooms, nice and spacious, and a really good look. There was a barbecue and a spa pool available to use (which we were considering but didn't end up doing).

The whole experience really capped off a great trip up north and I would be proud to have any sort of tourist visit New Zealand and think all of us are similar to Gary and Lesley.