Jillyan’s cottage is a gem in the Waipoua Forest area! We enjoyed the Kauri Tree walks and they are a MUST SEE! Omapere has a great I-site to help with all you are interested in….we went to the Footprints of Waipoua tour and were fascinated with the story of the Māori history. We walked and enjoyed the beaches along the Hokianga Harbour. At Jillyan’s we had the opportunity to walk across the road to the stream in the sheep pasture. My 3 sons and husband took their fishing gear and over…they saw 2 eels and managed to CATCH a 32” eel! How amazing is that?! We clean, cooked and enjoyed the eel dinner that night! My family was thrilled!!
Jillyan’s outdoor space is gorgeous, gardens lush and space very relaxing. We highly recommend her cottage and the surrounding area….we could’ve stayed a lot longer!