we always planned on being up that way.

I know it's to the west a bit, but I always fancied Clarks Beach.
Easily commutable for you I think.

If you search google for it, you'll find a couple of sites with a few pictures.

Daisyspop will probably know it a little bit as he lives in our second choice , Pukekohe.

I don't imagine that was too helpfuil for you, sorry.