Our stay at Totara Waters was the highlight of our trip to NZ. The accommodation sits within a magnificent garden and has a spacious verandah so you can sit in comfort, or dine outside, and enjoy peace and quiet . Jocelyn and Peter are perfect hosts: friendly, welcoming, generous, laidback but always available if you need them. The accommodation may appear slightly rustic on first sight, but it is amazingly well equipped (you could cook the most complex meat) with good quality appliances and tools. All fixtures and fittings are well chosen for comfort and quality. There are comfortable armchairs and sofas and an excellent shower. Totara Waters provides a perfect haven for relaxation or recuperation. There is a good café (The Puriri Café) in Whenuapai Village, and another OK one on the junction of Totara Road and Brigham Creek Road. .

Home away from home . A paradise setting in peaceful, exquisite gardens with wonderful birdsong. Accommodation met our needs 100% . Our hosts were very supportive even though we arrived late at night due to cancelled air flights etc and briefly losing our way. They came and met us on the final stretch. So much appreciated. We will return and have no hesitation in recommending this special place as a wonderful retreat. Thank you both most sincerely. Brent & Barbara Jury

We spent 4 nights and really enjoyed our stay. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Place was peaceful and very interesting garden right on the water. Very spacious deck was a great place to spend a hot afternoon. We were able to entertain friends and family and also organise the flowers for my daughters wedding which was happening nearby. This place just met all our needs perfectly.