I loved that I felt like we were miles away from civilisation yet after jumping in the car it was a short drive to the main shops, Countdown and the thermal pools. A unique place and we appreciate you introducing the kids to Fluffy and Snow AND for the Feijoas too. We got to explore Paeroa, the Victoria Battery & Owharoa Falls which weren’t too far by car either. (Close by Auckland standards ☺️) Everything we needed for a quick and short break from the big smoke. God Bless, Sene