Kauri Glen BnB - An Outstanding Natural Landscape Area in Te Arai

Jun 19th, 2020

Its a private estate property with plenty of greenery. Communication from the owners regarding the driving direction was great ,we appreciated the warm welcome and nice reception by the host after we reached the property. Enjoyed bird songs amidst calm and peaceful surroundings away from hustle and bustle of the city. View of the green meadow and bush from the porch was really pretty, sky / clouds kept changing to brilliant hues in the dusk . After the sundown we went for a wee walk around the property , the view of the star lit night sky was magical . Room was clean, modern , well decorated and very comfortable, we loved the mellow lighting. Washroom was very modern , great fixtures and water pressure was brilliant too. Overall had a nice stay. Unfortunately due to incessant rain and inclement weather we were unable to explore the flora and fauna of the estate on foot. Note for fellow travelers : Check weather before travelling . TV channels are very limited, so if it is wet , we suggest carrying pre downloaded movies / songs / games etc for entertainment after sundown, as wifi was weak and was dropping off frequently , nothing much to do if it rains. Also carry a USB charging plug along with charging cable , the room has none. Carry gumboot if you want to go for a walk as it is muddy if it rains , and not good for regular shoes/sneakers. Room/Washroom had a strange smell , although after we turned on the dehumidifier , the smell was gone. Property has a steep driveway so be careful if driving in rain. Late in the night dogs were left outside to roam , and they kept triggering the sensor lights , so we did not sleep that well. We felt a bit stuck inside room, outside seating arrangements were great but wet (as no roof over the patio / porch) . Overall we did not mind , as were staying only for a night.
Jun 18th, 2020