According to Melissa Tania Stokes, a New Zealand television presenter of 1News at Six, Whangaumu Bay on the Tutukaka Coast is her favourite summer escape.

This crescent-shaped beach has it all~a lookout to climb at one end and a rock pool at the other~perfect for adventure and relaxation alike. Across the Tutukaka Coast, every bay offers something different, from surfing and snorkeling to lazy beach strolls. Melissa also recommends a daily stop at Matapouri Store for chips and ice cream, a simple summer ritual.

Whangaumu Bay captures everything that makes Northland special: sun, sea, and simple pleasures.

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