Barb and Michael were fantastic hosts - extremely friendly and supportive when things go wrong! The also provided great tips to ensure we got the most out of our stay. We were going to visit some of Taupo and Rotorua, but they suggested exploring their neighbourhood instead, which turned out to be fantastic advice. We loved hiking in Tongariro National Park, visiting the thermal pools at Tokaanu for an evening spa and cycling along the Tongariro River - all of which are a short drive from their place at Kuratau.