Herne Bay Beach is a park at Tomarata, Rodney, holding a 4.2 rating from visitors.
A smaller, less signposted beach park like this tends to appeal for exactly the reason bigger beaches don't: fewer people, less traffic, and a quieter stretch of sand or shoreline to actually enjoy rather than share with a crowd. Without the facilities of a major beach reserve, it pays to bring what you need, water, shade, rubbish bags, since there may be little on site, and to check tide times if swimming is part of the plan, particularly on a coastline you don't know well. Locals in small settlements like Tomarata often treat these low-key spots as the reliable everyday choice, saving the bigger, busier beaches for special occasions.
For anyone wanting a quieter alternative in the Tomarata area, Herne Bay Beach is worth seeking out.