Matapouri, with family and friends. It's very Kiwi bach-like - fantastic fishing, diving and a great beach for the kids.
Even better is to take off up north for a night or twocamping on one of the remote beaches around that coast.
I love it because ...
You're so removed from the city and so close to great diving, exploring and the Poor Knights.
If the weather's fine, you'll find me out and about ...
Spear fishing at Elizabeth Reef. Great school fish action with a few good-sized kings coming through.
Or just lying in a deckchair enjoying ...
In summer there's always something going on. I'm either at the beach with the kids, wake boarding, spear fishing. The only time I'm really keen to sit down is at the end of the day with a drink and some fresh seafood.
The television programmes and websites I can't miss are ...
I can't wait to get away from the TV and PC.
Holiday food means ...
Seafood. BBQ. My wife Justine makes this amazing crayfish chilli pasta. That and a fresh 42 Below Caiprioska is perfect. A good gin and tonic with South Gin and crushed fresh lime wedges is also just the ticket at sundown.
And when the sun goes down it's time for ...
One of those South Gin and tonics and planning the next day's activities with friends and the kids.
