Planning a trip including bach stay (as can't persuade anyone to house swap, yet!) to Northland and like the look of the east coast north of Whangarei round Tutukaka and Matapouri.
But don't really know what it's like. We'll be hoping to explore beaches, body surf, do a trip to Poor Knights Island etc. as want my sister and nephew to experience some un-crowded space. However we'll be there peak xmas week so will it be packed? Anyone been there, live near there to know?
Where are the places no-one else goes?! Best beaches?