Here, the sandy beach is still pristine, yet only a few minutes drive away from the local dairy, the large Palm Beach Plaza shopping centre, and the regional Bayfair Shopping Mall. Originally a place for baches and holiday homes, the beachfront is rapidly developing into an impressive array of quality family homes set on the dune on one of New Zealand's finest white sand beaches. The area offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. The weather here is moderated by the ocean. It is warm, consistent with being in the South Pacific, with one of the highest number of sunshine days in the country.
Winters have a few stormy, rainy days but are generally warm and dry, similar to California.
The Bay of Plenty is where everyone wants to be, either for their annual vacation or to live permanently. Values for beachfront properties outstrip national averages in appreciation, and our properties are selected from the best investments available in the area. Perennial South Island rival Nelson won the national battle for the title of sunshine capital with the 2534 hours sunshine. Blenheim was second with 2447 hours. Tauranga was third with a total of 2347 hours' sunshine - the sunniest place in the North Island.