Many thanks to Frances and Julian for a lovely stay at PoriPori Homestead. It was a delightful and peaceful experience and just the way to start a holiday. We stayed 9 nights and found the location to be a nice distance from several good tourist spots.

The accommodation is lovely, simple and exactly as they described it. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. What we loved most was waking to the sounds of nature, the birds, geese, hens and all the lovely gentle music of nature.

The hosts were very helpful in a discreet way. Lovely free range eggs were placed on the doorstep for a great breakfast. A music stand was produced when they heard my woeful attempts at violin practice. Stuff was posted when I left it behind.

I loved the daily dip in the pool, large enough to get some exercise in. Most of all I loved coming back to this peaceful haven in the evening following the day's exploration. We did not turn on the television and were content just to enjoy the atmosphere of the place. If we ever return to NZ we would definitely stay here.
Esther and David