Awesome spot. Great for a getaway in winter or summer, with an amazing view. You can walk right out onto the beach, it's literally 100m away, and explore both ends which have cool lookouts to discover if you're into that sort of thing.
Fish & Chips – Go to Whitiroa General store & cafe. (Be aware they may close at 6.30pm!)
Other beaches – Whangamata & Onemana are worth a drive.
Coffee – Head to Six Forty Six in Whangamata.
Will definitely be back over summer.