This house spoiled us for all the trips we will take. Jane and Roger are congenial hosts, attentive but never intrusive. They went out of their ways to make sure all our needs were met. The house is spacious, meticulously clean, very well stocked with every convenience in the kitchen, lots of towels and blankets and very comfortable beds. It is very handy to all kinds of outdoor activities, we walked on part of the Te Aroroa path just down the street about 5 minute walk. It is possible to walk to Queenstown, and Arrowtown on this path and all the way to the North Island if you are hardier than we are. We walked a tiny piece of the Routeburn track and two ski areas within relatively easy drives. We went to Queenstown by car for a visit and it has lots of restaurants and stores. The DOC is there and very helpful with maps and ideas for day hikes.