Melissa’s place at Bucklands Beach was the perfect place for a gentle landing in NZ after more than 30 hours of traveling! Even though she was away to support a friend whose Mum was dying, Melissa was exceptionally helpful and arranged for our airport pick up by a dear friend who also helped as navigate the local area. We were greeted with kindness and Colin was amazingly helpful!
Our room was very comfortable and quiet, allowing us to renew. We loved the quick stroll to the beach for a swim in the warm January waters. After a 20 minute walk or a quick bus ride, taking the ferry to downtown Auckland from nearby Half Moon Bay, was a fun way to see the skyline and local islands. We hope to come back again after our NZ tramping adventures !