Before continuing the series of inmates’ interviews, we should explain:

Instead of boring you with images of the swimming pool complex and spa pools at Tongariro River Motel (we filled them in years ago) and interior photos of spaciousness nothings or SWMBO’s flowers, we realise you would much rather hear from our guests themselves.

Anything we say is highly likely to be regarded as biased BS – stories of huge trout lined up waiting for tourists, etc.  But when you hear directly from inmates – I made sure I was not even there at the interviews – then the degree of credibility is that much higher.  This is a warts and all presentation – some have even been very critical of certain aspects of the management – true!  You may enjoy their comments even more?

(Historic image on right was TRM in 1959!)

So every Sunday TRM will feature an inmate’s interview.  We have tried not to be too picky.  Not all are fishos.  Some have booked in for their first time.  Others you might recognise as they consider TRM as their second home.  But from these you should get a very good idea of why so many return again and again.  What a wonderful modern way to communicate the true feelings and impressions of TRM guests – via an iPhone (I hope it doesn’t catch fire?).  Enjoy.