This has to be New Zealand’s most closely guarded secret. Waituhi at Whitehorse Bay really is a slice of paradise. There’s something for everyone here. The house sits almost on the beach with the most amazing views and spectacular sunsets. There’s plenty of birds other than seagulls that hang out in the garden trees. On the beach there’s sandy patches, stony patches and rock pools. It’s totally private and very very quiet. We had a whole week of blue skies and sunshine but if you need to stay indoors there’s an awesome selection of DVDs and Netflix and books and board games. My favourite part of the week? Laying in with a cuppa watching the waves crashing on to the rocks below. Perfect.