I can't say enough about Vicky's Cabbage Tree Retreat. The place was lovely - clean, filled with amenities and lovely touches and treats (fresh milk, eggs, bread, etc.), but it was really Vicky's hospitality that made our trip so wonderful. We had the luck to have Vicky take us around through Arahi Tours NZ for two days and she took us to gorgeous places off the beaten track. We generally had a wonderful time. I definitely recommend Vicky's place for a lovely stay in Christchurch and the Banks Peninsula.