I was told that Te Tiro means “The View” and oh my gosh THE VIEW! This place literally took my breath away. I had to hold back tears every time I would discover some other enchanting aspect of this beautiful home. From the rolling hills that go on forever that are spotted with little white sheep, to the magical bush patch filled with glow worms and the whimsical, perfectly equipped cabin with all the amenities and special touches that you can imagine. I stayed for almost a week and used Te Tiro as a jumping off point to explore some of the local attractions, like the awesome black water rafting company (that can’t be missed), Waitomo caves, and the Waitomo to Marokopa DOC route with multiple amazing attractions like the Marokopa waterfall, the natural bridge, and a gorgeous black sand beach. Rachel and Angus made me feel like family while I was there and could not have been more wonderful, helpful, gracious hosts who shared local legends, advice and knowledge of NZ with me. Don’t miss this opportunity for adventure and magic, if I could have stayed forever I would have!