The 180 degree views of the ocean and bays were unbelievable. While it's a little over 10km outside of town, it was an easy drive to town and the views up on the hill and the starry skies at night were completely worth that easy drive into town. You can tell this house was designed for the site with views even from the shower. We were only planning to stay one night just as a stop to break up the trip between Cape Reinga and Auckland, but ended up extending our stay because we find this house so relaxing and restorative.