We really enjoyed our stay here and visiting the local district services as recommended for a well cooked meal , good value and friendly local customers . The lodge is relatively new so everything spic and span , not noisy or overly hectic. I hope they will be able to keep standards up as it deserves to increase in popularity. We wanted something off the beaten track so weren’t doing cycle trail or water sports as many guests would be but still recommend it as a little slice of rural nz with history and charm.