Sandy Bay is one of the best area for a freedom camping, surfing with a beautiful view. With clean toilet and good for family picnic and swimming. If you want some fresh mussel you can get some during low tide🥰
Beautiful beach, with good parking, overnight camping (except mid Dec to mid Feb) toilet, BBQ but most importantly a perfect white Sandy beach, with an estuary for the little ones, rocks to explore, and a hidden rocky at the end of the bay over the rocks. All a short drive from Whangarei. What more do you want 🙂