Tarata Fishaway

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• Maury Krystel

  18 December 2017

  After pulling off the mostly empty highway onto the totally empty access road and continuing to drive a number of kilometers, I thought our travel agent had lost her mind. Why had she sent us so far off the not-even beaten path to a fishing camp when I had asked for charm and character? Exactly!
  
  Tarata Fishaway is so much more than the sum of its parts. Combining a stunning, almost-untouched physical setting with a warm, caring and engaging family, it is the perfect example of what all B and B’s or homestays should aspire to be. Our problem was that we were only booked for one night, which did not allow us to partake of most of the available adventures.
  
  The food is very good, so definitely opt for the on-site dinner rather than going into town. Stephen will regale you with his stories about growing up in NZ. Also, I would not like to face the drive back from town after dark.
  
  No, our travel agent had really not lost her mind – but rather helped us find a very special spot. Stephen, Trudy and their family have created a small patch of wilderness/farm/fishing camp/retreat that somehow makes you feel good about life by just being there. We miss it.
  
  A special thanks goes to Mikayla, who gave us a tour of the farm and drove us down into the gorge to the riverbank. You’re a delightful young woman.

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• Maxine Skilton

  26 October 2015

  The most amazing place I have ever stayed

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