What a wonderful place to stay! The description and photos were very accurate and the view was just breathtaking, worth the long, steep drive up from the main road. Alan and his family were away while we were there so we didn't get to meet them, but they had lovely help who made our stay wonderful at Parautune Lodge. Her advice for what to do locally was just right for us. You really need to have a car or love steep climbs to stay here! Breakfast was very substantial (cereals, fruit, homemade muffins, toast and choice of cooked breakfast), leaving us well set up for the day's activities.