On the way in for the evening we stopped at a lovely little fish and chips shop and picked up four yummy smelling packages of newspaper. Then we brought them to the park and checked into a pair of cabins, where we immediately dug in to the parcels.
For my Kiwi husband, no trip to New Zealand would be complete without a trip to the fish and chips shop. "Take outs were uncommon when I was a kid," he said, "But when we did, it was always from the local fish and chips shop. It was a family event together, usually at the beach." Helping to plant this memory in his own children is important to him.
And this dinner did not disappoint. There is just something timeless and perfect about salt-doused french fries, kumara chips, and fish that is both crispy and melts in your mouth.
After dinner we all headed over to the thermal hot pools, which were very nice -- especially the "adults only" hot tub. They were so nice, we found ourselves wondering why we had paid for the Polynesian Pools the day before! We all had a nice soak and swim under the stars, and were in bed early.Our sleeping arrangements were two cabins with two sets of bunk beds and a double bed in each. We rented linens from the park for a very reasonable charge, and were laden with piles of pillows, blankets, and duvets to snuggle up beneath.
The children woke up early and headed to the pool for another dip before breakfast. Gran went out to buy bacon and eggs, then the rest of us packed up while Garth made breakfast. It was delicious, and each of the kids had a part in cooking. The kitchen facilities were clean and well-maintained, and we were able to find everything we needed to put on our morning spread.Everyone at the holiday park was very friendly, the service was great, and the facilities were more than adequate. We were very pleased with our stay.
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