Bayview village offers a Fish & Chip Shop, Grocery store, Pharmacy, Hairdresser and Local Pub for a Sunday Roast, (5 min drive) Ahuriri Village is fulled with bars and restaurants. Watch the sunset on the harbour while you enjoy a meal or two at one of the fabulous eateries. (15 min drive) Waipatiki Beach (20 min drive) Visit the golden sand for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, fishing, etc. Coastal and bush walks to explore the kahikatea trees. Don't leave without visiting the Nikau Palm Forest. You will feel like you are in a tropical island walking through the impressive shady arches formed by the Nikau's.