No traffic, no stress, no shops, no mobile phones (but excellent wifi and Sky TV), and coffee only 15 mins away at Rakaia township. Instead a wild stony beach and the wonderful Rakaia mouth. A great low hassle weekend away with excellent hosts on site, but giving you privacy. We butterflied a leg of lamb on the bbq, had a nice glass of red and watched the Highlanders win again. Cosily warm and easy to sleep in