Keith
North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier ▷
4.5/5
Gorgeous setting, got a spot overlooking the stream between two rolling hills.
Horse rides available to tour the farm and forestry in the region, absolute highlight of the trip! Bathrooms old but in good repair; kitchen was newer, open sided with dining space and looked really nice though we didn't end up needing to use it. A-shaped Chateaus were very tidy, if you're so tempted.
Cellphone reception very patchy, though free wifi is offered to help out there if you need it. Staff were excellent and very helpful.
Really only the biggest downside was the bumpy ~10min of gravel road once you left the highway, but not a biggie if you know how to drive gravel, and the site was well worth it. We're looking forward to using it again!