The rockstar beach voted the BEST BEACH a number of times and now a television celebrity with its own wall of fame. The gentle ocean swell, the continuous stretch of sand from Mount Maunganui to Mataku is impressive. The Promenade with its cafes, shops and restaurants inviting you to dine in your favourite swimwear, excellent facilities, lifeguard services and plenty of space to relax under the Norfolk pines lining the beachfront