Hi, my name is Wendy and my partner is Brian and we live one property away from Beach Belle, so available daily if needed. I work part time as a bar person at the local Waihi Beach RSA & Brian is retired. We have our own boat, so if you are staying 5 or more days, Brian is happy to take you for a ride up the harbour. If you’re interested in fishing, he’s happy to take you out, if you pay for the petrol. We also have a fish harvester so if we are going to the beach to do some long line fishing you are welcome to join us, or Brian always open to suggestion to go longline fishing in the evenings while I’m working.

Bowentown is a quiet area of the beach, with a lot of holiday homes plus permanent residents. Our street is a cul de sac and pretty much 1/2 & 1/2 of permanents & holiday makers. As you can see in my photos, the estuary is at the end of our street, where you can watch wind surfers, take a kayak out & go floundering. The Bowentown Boat club is a 5 minute walk away & has a bar & restaurant. There are ramps for launching boats, with a fee for the public, or you can drive 2.3km (7mins) to Anzac Bay & launch off beach. Waihi Beach village is 5.8km (7min drive or 18min bike) & has all necessary shops, cafes & bars. Waihi town and Katikati are both about a 20min drive and Tauranga city is 57km (45min, on a good day). You have a choice of walking to the ocean beach, paddling/swimming in estuary (depending on tides) or taking the short drive to Anzac Bay to picnic, sunbath & swim. Athenree Hot Springs are 8.6km (10 min drive) away.