Thread: Taking the Mrs Bush

So the Mrs and I are heading bush next week. We will leave Auckland on Monday morning and need to be in Masterton by Mid afternoon on Thursday.

We are set up for fly camping and happy for a reasonable walk in (within reason as I will be carrying a fair bit). She will hang out around camp, read her book, sunbathe and dangle her toes in the stream (if there is a stream). I would like a reasonable chance at putting up a deer, not expecting miracles as I still haven't shot one on public land.

Given the timings, two to three nights somewhere in the North Island, where would you guys go? Key attractions would include: Picturesque scenery, a bit of privacy, decent camp site, reasonable deer numbers, not too difficult to get to (six hours of straight up hill would make her sad).

Thoughts so far include Jap creek or Kiko Rd in the Kaimanawas. Could be keen to have a look in the Tararuas or Ruahines but don't know anywhere that fits the bill - Would it be worth giving the local DOC office a bell?
Not after anyones secret pozzie but a general hint or a well known spot would be choice.

Thanks in advance,
Adam