Christine's place is a perfect rural beach bach getaway - comfy, spacious with great view from the deck. Less than a minute drive to an isolated beach with not a soul in sight (thank you Christine for the tip!)- perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon. At low tide, checkout the rugged rock formations along the beach and collect some pauas. Mataikona is close to Castlepoint lighthouse (less than 15 minutes drive) but far enough to be away from any crowd. The twisty road by the cliff leading to Mataikona could be a bit daunting at first but you get use to it. Stock-up on supplies if you're spending a few days, the nearest supermarket is at Masterton though the dairy at Castlepoint has the basics covered.