I have been fortunate enough to travel to New Zealand a few times in the past five years. It is truly a beautiful country with spectacular nature and wonderful people. This little bay in the north is one of my favorite places. My partner had been there years before and could not find it again until we drove around from bay to bay. When we found it, he was so excited to show it to me and I could see why. There are huge, sculptural trees that hang out over a crystal clear stream running out to the ocean. The bay itself is sheltered and forms a perfect crescent. Often, misty fog rolls in and the diffused light causes the whole place to glow. It is magical. The only warning I would give would be to watch out for the biting sand fleas, though this place was worth a few itchy bites on my feet.