PALM BEACH.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 300, 17 December 1923, Page 10

PALM BEACH.

BEAUTIFUL SEASIDE RESORT. SPLENDID SECTIONS — EASY DEPOSITS. The lure of the beach is inseparable from the advent of the hot summer weather, and the question arises, "Where will we purchase a section to build our week-end shack so that we can enjoy the pleasure of the surf during the long, hot summer months';" There are many seaside estates on the market at the present time, but none has more attractions than the now famous Palm Boach Estate, on Waiheke Island. Mr. T. R. Smythcman, 58, Queen Street, opposite Smeetons, is the sole agent for the sale of sections in the estate, and he has been wonderfully successful in his operations. Waiheke Island has been a favourite picnic spot for practically 50 years, and its subdivision has brought pleasure to many hundreds of persons who have been able to secure sections at reasonable prices. The Palm Beach Estate is included in the favourite Whakarite Beach Block. This beach for many years was the Mecca of yachtsmen, and there is no finer or more sheltered spot for a holiday around Auckland. This great resort for holidayseekers and aquatic men is rapidly increasing in value and popularity. Many sections arc clad in magnificent native bush. There are giant pohutakawas, puriris, and other native trees and shrubs. "Most of the sections, on account of their elevated position, command superb views of the ocean. Palm Beach provides good roads, good fishing, safe anchorage, and surf bathing. There'is an established steamer service'to the island, and a time-table that meets the requirements of the section-holders. Facing to the north, the estate is warm, and it is a fine spot for the growing of early fruits flowers, and vegetables. Another advantage is the never-failing supply of beautiful tresh water. Whakarite Beach is a clear, hard, sandy beach. An esnlanade runs along the whole length, con'serv-iin" the beach for all time, while the Puka Beach, adjoining. lias been given by the' owner, together with a big piece of land for a public reserve. Some fine sections a stone s throw from the beach, and commanding a magnificent ocean view, adjoin the reserve. The Palm Beach Estate is bounded on one side by the pretty sheltered Pntiki Bay, and on the other by the Whakarite Beach, an almost level road connecting one with the other the distance being easily covered by' ten;

minutes' quiet walk. On the one sid 9 there is the open ocean roll, and on the other the placid waters of the harbour No matter how rough the weather, one can row around the various sheltered inlets of Putiki Bay in absolute safety. Palm Beach Estate contains 500 sections the prices ranging from £25 to £60. The deposit is £2 10/, the balance being paid at the rate of £1 per month without interest. More than 200 sections have already been disposed of, and seaside shacks and a better class of house as well are beginning to dot the estate. This year it is expected that the tent parties will far outnumber those of any previous year. In the winter months practically a daily steamer sen-ice is maintained to Ostend, while during the summer there are generally two boats daily, in addition to special excursion "boats and launches during the holiday seabon. Palm Beach should be a good investment, and those in search of a seaside section are advised to take a trip to Waiheke Island and see the beauties of the place for themselves.