Our family of 2 adults and 4 kids had a very nice stay at Barabara's house in Whataroa. It's a very clean house with many creature comforts, expecially a dishwasher (something we didn't see many of in NZ). Lots of room outside for kids to run around, and the quiet of a rural spot for grown-ups to relax. About 20 minutes' drive to Franz Joseph, 50 minutes to Fox Glacier.