The Blockhouse Guesthouse is as described. It is large, especially for just 2 of us, but spacious enough for a larger group. The bed was comfortable, great shower & well equipped kitchen for self catering. It’s a short drive (or cycle ride) over the bridge into Hokitika township. We found it to be a great base for exploring the local area. We recommend hiring bikes & cycling the scenic section of the West Coast Wilderness trail from Hokitika through pristine wetlands & native forest bordering the Mahinapua creek and on onto the Mananui tram line through to the Treetops Cafe for a coffee before returning to town to explore by cycle. There is so much local history to explore - another great day-trip is driving to Blackball & on to the site of the Brunner Mine disaster.