We had a great time at Waikonini Homestead. The Victorian-styles house looks amazing, a lot of love and effort was put into the decorations and also the surrounding gardens - it felt a bit like going back in time. Mary, the host, is very helpful and generous, she provided us with tea, scones and a lovely breakfast. She also knows a lot about the region and gave us great tips for exploring the area.

We were only able to stay for one night, but definitely would have stayed longer if we had the time. It is a really nice place to relax, with a lot of character.

PS: There are pets in the house - we really enjoyed the company of Paddington, the cat, and Angus, the Corgi.