6 min walk to Surfdale beach, (excellent for swimming at full tide) and Surfdale village. A great place to have a coffee and almond croissant at Bisou Cafe, a drink at The Blue Rabbit or eat a pizza at the Middle restaurant. Have a browse as the 'Ostend' Surfdale gallery or pop around the corner to Gallerie Anomalous for some art indulgence. A short stunning drive or 25 min walk along the Esplanade will take you to Big Oneroa Beach and village with a variety of shops, banks, the post office, gas station, cafes & restaurants. The village also includes various Art Centres, a Four Square superette, Fruit & Veg shops and 2 Liquor stores. The Courtyard' has great local food, or try ‘Aperitivo' for drinks and view, 'The Local' for Fish & Chips, 'Oyster Inn’ for great bistro food, Fenice’s for breakfast or Akito for great organic coffee and delicious plant based food. Oneroa and Ostend are the only places you will find ATM machines. Only 5 minute drive to the passenger ferry located at Matiatia and approximately 10 minutes to the car ferry at Kennedy Point.