Thank you very much for this beautiful spot surrounded with sounds of nature,
I can assure you that bubs loved it too, he/she has been very peaceful and relaxed.
Thanks for the tip on Kiwi spotting!
Score: 1 (but heard 3 more and lots of moreporks).
Delicious chicken dinne, by the way!!
Mischa and Karliyn (The Netherlands)
Filed under: Bush walk, Hostel, Hosts, Kauri forest, UK, View, Walks, comfort
Beautiful setting, great food and even better hosts!
Really enjoyed the twilight forest walk.
Many thanks
Julie & Phil (UK)
Many thanks. This is such a beautiful place. We enjoyed the bush walk with Buster.
Thanks for the large and filling meal – again 
Really glad I brought my mom here (stayed 9/7/08). Was very nice.
Elaine & Mel (USA)
Filed under: Animals, Bush walk, Canada, Glow worms, Hostel, Kauri forest, Kiwi, NZ, Night Sky, Walks, comfort
Yes, just magical!
The kauri forest in the night felt enchanted: all those spirits of hundreds of years peeked at us from the heights of the kauri trees, the glowworm arrays echoed by the stars which peeked through the forest canopy like glowworm displays in the sky! To hear the Kiwis calling, then to see not just one, but a second full grown one too – awesome. The morepork called farewells; my only worry was the close encounter with a possum on the track, after we had just been watching the young Kiwi foraging – I do hope he was big enough to hide alright!
Anyway, wonderful experience in the charming backpackers!
Thanks!
Livi James (ex Canada now from Nelson NZ)
Thanks for the lovely stay. The roast was wonderful!
And we really enjoyed the bush track. Gus (2 y.o.) was particularly pleased he made it up the big hill on his won (almost!).
Cheers,
Dominque, Philip, Jack and Gus (australia)
Went for a late night trek at Trounson Kauri Park. Used a red light and saw a Kiwi. Amazing!
Feel in love with Buster.
Scott (England – soon to be a Kiwi)
Thank you for a wonderful night. The food was fantastic – both dinner and breakfast.
We also had a good adventure with Buster & the glow worms and a lovely bush walk.
Have a Happy New Year!
Kate & Peter (Auckland)
Mary Ann & Gus (USA)
Filed under: Bush walk, Buster, Germany, Kauri forest, Kiwi, View, Walks, comfort
Just staying for 2 nights. Very nice place, awesome view and the smartest dog I have ever met! I went onto the Kaihu Farm walk with Buster – thanks a lot.
And I went to Waipoua Forest and Trounson Kauri Park – What a difference.
Have made the guided night walk, have seen many Kauri trees and 1 Kiwi!!
Thank you very much!
Britta (Germany)
Filed under: Bush walk, Canada, Glow worms, Hostel, Hosts, Meal, Walks, comfort
Janny and Michel – don’t forget to flick the switch so that the next guests see the you-know what! [glow worms].
Great place. Great walk thro’ your bush. Great grub.
Don & Gillian (Canada)
Thank you for your greet and for your dinner.
It was very relaxing to stay in this lovely place after all the walks I did these last days.
Romaine (France)
