This was our first trip to New Zealand and we were very lucky to kick off our trip all across North Island at Wayne and Jihee's place. Wayne went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed and provided great advice on where to go and what to do (nearby beaches, where to find glow worms, nature trails, etc.). Always helpful and accomodating, never fussy - and definitely going the extra mile throughout our stay to make us feel welcome and extremely well looked after.
The apartment is fully self-contained with kitchen, bathroom and a separate living/dining area. An absolute bargain for anybody who wants to be close to Auckland, yet have a base for exploring some of the most amazing nature walks North Island has to offer. We hope to be back soon!