Bring provisions from the big city (or somewhere!) and take advantage of the kitchen and cooking equipment. Bring a bottle of your favorite whatever and sit out on the deck and look at the trees in the day time and the stars at night. Bring someone you're in love with and spend some quality time together. Bring a book and spend at least a few minutes reading on the daybed. And if you're coming in cold weather, definitely bring warm things to wear! This place is lovely and private and worth a stay even if you aren't going to Tongariro for hiking - but of course, it's also a convenient location if you are.