We stayed for 4 days at Noelene and Bill’s property, and had an amazing time, and felt very relaxed and had all we needed to ensure our stay was enjoyable . The bed is very comfortable and so you will get a good nights sleep. Nolene is an excellent communicator and also gave some helpful tips on places to visit. The views are outstanding over the estuary, especially at sunset. This is a bird watchers paradise, with Royal Spoonbills and White-faced Herons all living and feeding in the estuary, which is a short walk from the property. Plus, if you make up sugar water and place in the convenient jug hanging just outside the conservatory window you will have the joy of watching both the Bellbirds and Tuis drinking from it.
The Four Square supermarket in Owaka is well stocked, which is a 10-min drive away. Or if you come via Balcultha there is a large New World supermarket, approx 25-min drive away from the property. There is a local artist, Lynley van Alphen, who has some beautiful paintings in her Owaka gallery and is a joy to talk to and her work is very reasonably priced for a lovely souvenir to take away with you.
We are looking forward to coming back to Catlins and would definitely stay at Nolene and Bill’s again.