a unique stay in a space shuttle right in the middle of an airport. bed and pillows were extremely comfortable - memory foam I think?
unblocked view of Aoraki and the surrounding range
but the highlight was the brilliant night sky - I spent a good 2 hours in the dark (and cold while in the middle of summer) just sitting out and admiring the sky. of course, you can enjoy the sky from your bed but trust me when I say, have a seat outside by the bench with a glass of wine and take in the sight. absolutely magical! I also managed to meet Pete and had a lovely chat with him - thanks for showing me around the area!