A visit to the Karikari Peninsula would not be complete without staying with Mark (The Minstrel) and Chris at their fantastic home, which has tremendous views across Doubtless Bay (well the views would be great if we hadn’t arrived during New Zealand’s wettest ever summer!)
Mark and Chris are fantastic hosts and they did everything in their power to make us feel welcome and almost part of the family from the outset.
We were fortunate to share a meal with them, which was of the finest quality. The fish was delightful and was washed down with a bottle or two of New Zealand’s finest Sauvignon. Chris worked wonders in the kitchen, whilst obviously well supervised by Mark 😂
We were thoroughly entertained by this lovely couple, with tales of life on the road whilst entertaining and educating thousands of children. Mark is a talented musician and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to listen to some of his music.
A visit to Hiwi the Kiwi’s nest is essential for all!