Ngahere Hou is set in a rerehua (beautiful) place in the Sounds - Kenepuru Head. We reached Ngahere Hou by coming off the Queen Charlottes Track at Camp Bay catching the Cougar Line. We had started at Ships Cove a couple of days prior but I had unfortunately injured myself (new boots - bad decision) and desperately needed to rest before getting back on the line.
Ian and Kate were an absolute delight and quickly adapted to our last minute change in schedule, they kindly collected us from Torea Bay. We were expecting to arrive a little later in the day and to hike down their newly opened pathway off the QCT. We did get to achieve hiking their pathway back up when we left, or well one of us did - Ian and Kate kindly dropped me to Cow Shed our next camp ground the following day - granting me a second day of rest which was so generous and helped me immensely.
Immediately we fell in love with the area, the Summer House and what Ngahere Hou has to offer. We truly appreciate Ian and Kate's hard work to create such a beautiful and serene home filled with life, laughter and beauty.
When you stand on the land - you will feel its taonga. It will call to you...
Due to our change in plans it meant we were able to take time to explore the waters edge in Kenepuru Bay and the hot tub after dinner. Ngahere Hou is in a unique position, being able to recharge yourself half way through the Queen Charlottes Track is a must and we recommend it highly. Ngahere Hou truly enhanced our experience of the Sounds and to Ian and Kate we commend you for creating such an amazing space.
We enjoyed Ian's yummy pizza's and were able to celebrate our wedding anniversary in style - consuming the view and amazing sunset.
We highly recommend a visit to Ngahere Hou. It's an amazing place to be, we can't wait to return and immerse ourselves more into what is on offer.