VISIT HAUMOANA

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIII, Issue 7, 19 December 1932, Page 6

VISIT HAUMOANA

ATTRACTIONS AT THE BEACH.

IDEAL SPOT FOR IHE WEEK-END

Hanmoana is proving more and more popular each year but this season will be a record as far as popularity is concerned. Already all of cho homes and baches are occupied and many tents have been pitched. Picnickers are well catered for. All requirements can be had at the Beach Improvement Committee’s stall situated right on the beach, or at the two local stores. It may be stated that the profits from the “beach shop” go towards beautifying the beach. This year hundreds of trees have been planted and soon the necessary shelter, which is absolutely essential, will prove a boon to the hundreds oi visitors to the Haumoana beach. The lagoon is in perfect condition for bathing for children and adults. A pen has been erected in the water for tiny tots so that mothers can let them bathe without a feeling of restlessness. A diving board has been erected for the adult swimmers and proves vary popular. Then again, for the tennis player there are two asphalt courts a short distance from the beach alongside the river. Fishing from the beach is a fascinating pastime and several good catches of schnapper and gurnet have been reported. Haumoana is also fortunate in having two up-to-date guest-houses, and for visitors wishing to spend an enjoyable holiday this should certainly be the place. On Boxing night a plain and fancy dress ball wilt be held in the local hall. A record crowd is anticipated and everyone is assured of a good time. “free ’bus’’ will run from Hastings.