Marlene is a lovely and hospitable host and we felt so welcome at her cottage, which is looking great after renovations. We appreciated the local knowledge that she shared with us and felt like we had a very special experience. Located outside of Murupara in the country, the property is not far from the Whirinaki Forest (for hiking and mountain biking) and surrounding attractions, eg. Lake Aniwhenua, local swimming pool, waterfalls and streams.