Staying at the Sheep's Retreat is really a slice of NZ paradise! Julie is such a warm, welcoming hostess. You have everything you need to relax with the family, including an excellent duplo set, books, DVDs, games and more. Lovely touches, like hot water bottles, really make you feel at home. The BBQ deck area, with splendid views of Mt Ruapehu, is such a great spot. We stayed here with 6 kids aged 2-9 years old and they had a blast, feeding the lambs and seeing the cows. Close enough to Whanganui for outings. Highly recommend, would love to come back.