4 hours North of Auckland. Delightful golden sand swimming beach. Safe community. There's a cafe store for large coffees, good cabinet food, ice creams and chips.
Also a great little choice for dinner is the Indian fusion food caravan on the Cable Bay beach front - get in early so you don't miss out.
And, 5 mins South, stop at the neighbouring Coopers Beach 'Beach Box' for great coffee and gluten free muffins - next to 4Square...
   Read moreNice beach with play ground, only stopped for a short time here, big enough car park, great for a little pit shop there were couple of good places on other side...
   Read moreStunning spot, the quintessential Kiwi summer beach with plenty of shade and easy access to a cool kids playground. Also has this...
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