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Palm Beach, also known as Mawhitipana Bay, is on the northern side of Waiheke Island and is a popular destination for locals and holiday makers. The beach, which offers safe swimming, takes its name from the mature phoenix palms at its eastern end. Facilities include toilets, free gas barbecues and a children's playground.
 
Palm Beach, also known as Mawhitipana Bay, is on the northern side of Waiheke Island and is a popular destination for locals and holiday makers. The beach, which offers safe swimming, takes its name from the mature phoenix palms at its eastern end. Facilities include toilets, free gas barbecues and a children's playground.
The eastern end of Palm Road boasts a dairy and fine restaurant, while the western end has an art gallery and the Palm Beach Hall - a community hall that supports a wide range of activities as well as hosting numerous weddings every year.
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The eastern end of Palm Road boasts a dairy and a fine restaurant, while the western end has an art gallery and the Palm Beach Hall - a community hall that supports a wide range of activities as well as hosting numerous weddings every year.
 
[[Image:Palm Beach 1940s.JPG|frame|right|Palm Beach 1940s]]
 
[[Image:Palm Beach 1940s.JPG|frame|right|Palm Beach 1940s]]
 
Little Palm Beach, a secluded bay at its western end, is famed among nudists. The dress code is optional.  
 
Little Palm Beach, a secluded bay at its western end, is famed among nudists. The dress code is optional.  

Revision as of 05:37, 24 December 2008

Palm Beach, also known as Mawhitipana Bay, is on the northern side of Waiheke Island and is a popular destination for locals and holiday makers. The beach, which offers safe swimming, takes its name from the mature phoenix palms at its eastern end. Facilities include toilets, free gas barbecues and a children's playground. The eastern end of Palm Road boasts a dairy and a fine restaurant, while the western end has an art gallery and the Palm Beach Hall - a community hall that supports a wide range of activities as well as hosting numerous weddings every year.

Palm Beach 1940s

Little Palm Beach, a secluded bay at its western end, is famed among nudists. The dress code is optional.

Halfway down the beach is affectionately known as "The Seal Colony", where a group of long time naturists of a certain age hold court daily, except in inclement weather. A "life time" member, Mike, is often in the "office", the little clearing halfway down the beach. He will introduce newcomers to the "locals" and always knows the water temperature!

Palm Beach 1990

Google Maps map: <googlemap lat="-36.777908" lon="175.043085" zoom="15" width="400" height="300">Map Title</googlemap>

Open Street Maps map with walk ways