Just wow! Michelle's home is such a beautiful and tranquil place! Expect high ceilings and a stylist interior where minimalism is key. On the deck outside you'll have a wonderful view over the bay and te Mata Peak. Take our word for it: te Mata Peak is well worth visiting (as it's free) and the view is breathtaking. There are multiple routes/loops you can take so you can make it as easy or hard as you fancy.
We went on a fat bike ride to see the gannets. There is also a tractor ride but having the freedom to stop anywhere you like on the way over is brilliant. Hiking is too far in our opinion because that's almost 20km. And biking on the beach is way easier than it looks. You can totally avoid rocks and just bike on hard wet sand.
Do yourself a favor and stay at Michelle's