I stayed at Barb and Michael's place with my parents for just one night. Barb recommended a lovely 2 hour walk to Taranaki Falls near the Tongariro Chateau were we had lunch. Barb managed to conjure up a really lovely pizza for dinner (just as good as in Italy!) at short notice, done in her barbecue! Michael very kindly made us continental breakfast at 530am, for our early start the next morning. Accommodation was warm and comfortable. Lake Taupo was very beautiful during our 30 minute walk at sunset and the accommodation was only 3 houses away from the water's edge.