A short walk to the water and to all village amenities such as - general store, cafe' & takeaways, art galleries, library, post office and pub. 3km to the Narrows to catch the ferry to Rawene for 'a day about town'. Visit Clendon House, more great art galleries and studios, pick up some organic veggies and delish relishes at Wardy's and relaxez vous with a coffee and a bite to eat over the water at iconic Boatshed Cafe'. Explore South Hokianga, its beaches, majestic sand dunes and villages all the way to Waipoua Forest - home to the father of the forest ancient kauri tree 'Tane Mahuta'. 45 minute drive to Mitimiti the West Coast beach - where 'wild horses roam and mussels can grow as big as beer bottles!' St Mary's Church at Motuti - final resting place of Bishop Pompallier. Top of the harbour visit Mangungu Mission House where 63 tribal chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi. Stop in for a drink and a chat with locals at historic riverside Horeke pub. Walk the geological wonder track at Wairere Boulders.