Whangamata is my favourite beach resort, mainly because during the summer months it combines reliable weather with good swimming and there are enough shops and other attractions to hold the interest of visitors and holidaymakers. The Maori name 'vVhangamatii.' comes from the words 'whanga' which means bay, and 'mata', that means a hard stone, referring to the obsidian (or … [Read more...] about Whangamata a feast of beach delights