Absolute luxury, coupled with very thoughtful and delicious food treats, welcomed us on arrival - tomatoes, avocado, home salad dressing and museli (also homemade). Jo and her husband gave us the grand tour of their new unit and as the owner builders, they should be very proud of their creation overlooking Jo's magnificent garden and the valley behind.
We found the accomodation, peaceful and private and it is just a short walk from the surf beach. We were given beach towels and directions to Anzac Bay, a safe swimming beach, as the Waihi surf beach closed due to cyclone induced massive swells (quite spectacular).
The unit is spacious and presents as a home with full sized kitchen, a Euro laundry with washer and dryer and outdoor BBQ and dining area. It would be a great place to stop longer and cook up some NZ lamb, fish and other summer produce, walk through the Orokawa Scenic Reserve or laze about on the beach.
As it was our last night and we'd run out of supplies Jo recommended the local Flat White Cafe, with it's beachfront location. This was perfect, a lovely beach stroll and then a casual fine dinner looking out at the surf.
Thankyou Jo for giving us a perfect place to stay on our last night in New Zealand, we wished we had more time to enjoy it all.