Remarkable property - from the Infiniti pool, to the panoramic views across the bay and islands - it felt like the Great Gatsby mansion! But no marble columns here - just the lovely, snug and homey Olive cottage. Olive trees, insane sunrises and sets, the mussel boats chugging by daily with friendly waves from the crew and free fresh green lipped mussels by the bucket full - I felt like pinching myself each morning! The kayaks were brilliant, the SUP and the dingy for fishing, beach combing for treasures and the resident penguins serenading us in the afternoon through evening… living at its NZ finest!
Good tip is to buy LOTS of food before getting into Elaine Bay- although Okiwi Bay does stock decent packaged espresso if you run out. Thank you Kay. It was as special as others have said here - just magic.