Bev is a long time Eastern Bay of Plenty resident, she has a passion for people, and is inspired and excited that her new venture is going to bring people into her home who may share or want to know more of the local area.Bev loves to be fit and is willing to take you for bush walks or head you over the hill to the gorgeous Ohope area which has more walks and places to explore. Just along from Bev’s front door are a couple of 6km bush walks – one is the “Bird Walk” and the other the “Board walk” – they speak for themselves once you begin your journey and it doesn’t matter what level of fitness you have – both are easily managed. If however you wish to experience more difficult terrain just ask Bev and check the links below for other local walks or bike tracks.Bev has been in the hospitality and catering trade for a number of years in Whakatane so is well know by many locals. There are many locals who can tell a ‘story or two’ – she used to own a lunch bar and paid for a radio ad which created business – and when the shop was full and it usually was – Bev would hand the chips out the window. It became a catch cry – truckies would say “hand us the chips out the window Bev”. In the business sector of Whakatane, where Bev has been engaged to cater for business functions, the feedback is that she always has a friendly smile, great wholesome home cooked food and she aims to please. There is so much to say about what is on offer at The Purple Chickens Homestay. What’s nearby – athletic tracks, tennis courts and harrier runs and parks within 2 kms of Bev’s place, plus a great aquatic centre. So if you are coming over for a sporting event, remember your vehicle is safely parked off the street, your mountain bikes, motorcross bike, kayak or golf trundler can all be stored in Bev’s garage…. There is plenty of room. And no visit to Whakatane is complete without a trip down to ‘The Heads’ – this is the piece of Whakatane Harbour where all boats travel through to get to the open waters. It can be wild and dangerous but always beautiful. Whakatane is also steeped in Maori stories and traditions….. if this is something which interests you and you want to know more, check out the links below for the two local tribe websites. And with all the things to do with Bev – just ask her – she will help you to make your stay in the Eastern Bay a memorable one…. and one you will want to do again and again… For further information on the region we invite you to visit the following sites: www.whakatane.com Recreation is for everyone. Whether you enjoy sports, walking, relaxing in the sun, the richness of natural scenery or historic places, Whakatane district has much to offer people in their free time. Many of the district parks and reserves are suitable for events, concerts and weddings. www.wonderwalkers.co.nz For all the walks available in the Whakatane district visit Wonder Walkers - the one stop shop for women and walking. www.ngatiawa.iwi.nz Ngati Awa is a iwi (tribe) consisting of a confederation of 22 hapu (sub-tribes) located around Whakatane, Te Teko and Matata in the North Island of Aotearoa / New Zealand. e www.ngaituhoe.com The Tarawera Ultra |
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