We used this location as a jumping off point between the glaciers one day and Christchurch the next. The gorge and glow worm dell are musts as is a sunset beach walk. We happened upon the trail going up the hill at the glow worm dell and caught our second sunset from there with great views.
The home is very spacious and we enjoyed cooking dinner with groceries from New World down the street. We had a great nights sleep on the comfortable mattress and enjoyed the hot spacious shower.