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About a 100 km drive from central Auckland, this place is really achievable to get there within a reasonable time after work on a Friday night to still get some sunlight! Really handy with a gorgeous beach awesome for a weekend away!

Not a long drive at all. Has a lot of beautiful Pohutakawa trees to enjoy in bloom before Christmas. Great spot, plenty of water!

Less than 100 km from central Auckland, pop up here and enjoy Goat island and all the other great activities in the area!

Historic charm, just off the beaten track on School Rd. A world away from the city, yet only 25mins down the motorway from the CBD. Enjoy delicious food, sweet treats and great coffee. T

Beautiful setting, fully self contained with lovely decor and all the comforts of home - a wonderful country retreat with delightful hosts.

Love this place on a Friday evening, DJ in the corner, great selection of interesting boutique beers & cider matched with scrumptious tapas. Try the minty mint cocktail - Cider, Stolen Rum, mint & lemon

Take the river cruise from Auckland City, check for times as it’s tidal - a great carefree day out.

Natural environment, delicious Italian style wine

Food, chardonnay, views.

Great platters and interesting wines.

In the vineyard!

Best Phone Repair Service. Very Helpful team and great prices.

Best Hotel. Nice service and Great environment

I love the food in the restaurant. Fish!! Absolutely stunning!

With the beach a stone’s throw away, stunning sun sets and a hearty tribe of locals this is a majestic pub. When I’m passing through I’ll often stop here and have a vino just to enjoy the view. Otherwise rad musicians put on events here most weekends making it the ultimate place to be in the Hokianga.

The Taheke Tavern is a classic. I’m warning you now, it’s a bit rough around the edges but well loved all the same. You’ll find a swarthy bunch of locals in here. If you can hold their gaze you’ll be rubbing shoulders and singing sea shanties in no time. I love bringing visitors here for a taste of the true Far North.

I love this quaint cuddly hole of a restaurant. The theme is sweet and goes with the beautiful exterior of the building. They do true English hearty meals here. If you’re ravenous I can recommend the ‘Fat Boy Burger’ from the bottom of my heart. It’s got a grilled wagyu pattie AND a chicken thigh in it - humongous!

This super cool hang out spot is the bee’s knees of Mangawhai. You have resplendent views at your finger tips and the food is pretty good too. I love going here for a few languid wines and a bowl of chips with good girlfriends. We can talk for hours at this local hot spot.

The Black Dog Cafe has a warm welcome ambience that entices you in from near and far. They do smooth velvety coffee and I love having a sweet treat from their cabinet. They have the best pastries. I also think it’s awesome they’re so pup friendly, you can always count on petting someone’s friendly pooch when you stop off at this local gem.

Visiting the summer market and relaxing watching a film projected on to the concrete silo with a blanket and a bottle of wine! Not to mention the selection of great food trucks!

Couldn’t help but add relaxing at the beach in the sun with a great selection of cafes and facility’s over looking Ragatoto!

Camping out only 45minutes is great for a quick night away…you can surf or horse ride, walk the cliffs or just walk up to the top of the hill for great views which take your breath away! Perfect!

In my option the only way to see this great park is to walk or bike to it, relax with a picnic and take in the sun and the surrounding area! A large piece of green in the city!

Who on a hot summers day can resist an ice cream? Well I can’t! And these ones not fail to impress! New Zealand made ice cream with flair! Yes to the ice cream sandwich made with cookies of your choice! Yes to ice cream on a hot summers day!

Marine Parade was once a magnificent crowded swimming beach - that is until the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake lifted the ground nearly three metres resulting in a sharp drop off. It’s still not recommended for swimming when the big Pacific swells roll in, but for six summer weeks of the year the beach is manned by lifeguards from the Pacific Surf Life Saving Club, and is a true forgotten beauty on a calm sunny day with views across to Cape Kidnappers. If you need to warm up after a swim, the Ocean Spa sits just behind with three big heated pools and bubbling hot spas. Kids often take advantage of a paddle in the Tom Parker Fountain, built in 1936. Whether you are swimming or not, the area is a destination in itself. With the wide-paved Rotary pathway meandering through it’s the ultimate place to promenade in true Belle Epoque style back dropped with Napier’s famous Art Deco accessories or sit under the pohutakawa trees beachside or on the great lawn and admire the Soundshell, public gardens and The Colonnade Memorial.

Who said Hawke’s Bay doesn’t have any great beaches? Waimarama and neighbouring Ocean Beach offer everything a coastal beach should have. Community amenities, fishing, boat launching, surfing, sounds of beach laughter, the squeal of boogie boarders and insitu professional life guards in peak season for safe swimming. As you climb over the last hill and descend into the valley you get a glimpse of the long stretch of white sand, rows of white breakers and the surreal sight of the sand-coloured cliffs of Bare Island in the distance. Around Christmas the crimson blaze of the pohutakawa trees are at their peak.

About an hour and half drive from Gisborne both private and Department of Conservation (DoC) campsites service this beautiful sheltered bay. The cost-effective DoC campsite is adjacent to the beach alongside a stream, surrounded by forest and coastal bush. Toilets are not provided so campers must have a chemical toilet and boil the water before drinking. There’s swimming, walking on the Anaura Bay Walkway at the northern end and more extensive tramping on the Mt Hikurangi Track, 80km north or Cooks Cove walkway 20km south. The Anaura Bay Family Motor Camp is also beachside and has a store and full amenities.

The stunning white-sand Makorori and Wainui Beach coastline stretches 4km and is a surfer’s and body boarder’s mecca, noted for consistent surf breaks. The population of the small settlement 8km north of Gisborne increases dramatically over summer as the holiday baches fill up. There are lots of small reserves leading down to the beach, which is patrolled for safe swimming near the Wainui Surf Lifesaving Club, a choice of family picnicking areas and two children’s playgrounds. The locals ride their horses along the beach and walking tracks meander through the coastal dunes, where there is a memorial grave to the 59 sperm whales that stranded in 1970.

Clear blue waters lap both sides of this extensive farm-based peninsula on a calm day. It’s a short detour from the Gisborne-Napier Pacific Coast Highway and is known for fishing, diving, kayaking, surfing and swimming. It doesn’t matter which way the wind is blowing because you’ll find a sheltered beach on one side. Black’s Beach black-sand faces south with views to Napier, along with the more sheltered white-sanded Opoutama. Whereas Mahanga Beach and The Reefs face north toward Gisborne. Accommodation is plentiful with many choices and there are dining and pub options.

It’s free and awe-inspiring

Steepest slide in Auckland. So scary!

So safe for my kids, plus cheap, welcoming -and the estuary is so clean, it’s full of fish, scallops and crabs.

ONly one dollar for the kids! Nice warm pool

Everyone needs an affordable movie to unwind now and again

What better way to celebrate the beginning of spring than re-visiting one of New Zealand's best galleries. The Toi Aotearoa exhibition begins on September 3 and you’ll be able to see works from artists like Ralph Hotere, Colin McCahon and Goldie. Seeing this array of incredible NZ artists all under one roof will certainly put a spring in your step!

Give yourself a little spring clean with a visit to East Day Spa. I can highly recommend the exotic moisture dew facial to revive your tired winter skin. The wonderful therapist will deep cleanse your skin then saturate your with moisture rich ingredients to have you looking your best. You’ll feel like you’re transported to Ubud Bali rather than central city Auckland.

Treat yourself and your beloved to a spring getaway and re-visit the beautiful Waiheke Island. The Boatshed is five-star boutique accommodation and the whole place is decorated in understated Cape Cod, nautical elegance. You’ll be sure to relax and enjoy the beautiful meals cooked by The Boatshed’s private chef. The Boatshed has had a little break too over winter and will be opening again just in time for spring. I can highly recommend this place and couldn’t think of anywhere better to recommend for a pretty weekend away, close to Auckland.

What a perfect way to begin the day than by visiting La Cigale. Nestled at the base of Parnell the market is a lovely upmarket market with great coffee and gourmet food. You can also buy a great selection of fresh produce here too. Come hungry and with the cupboards bare - you won’t be disappointed!

Pack a picnic lunch and take it to the Auckland Domain. Sit among the daffodils and enjoy the romantic, spectacular view of Auckland Harbour from the Domain. It really is one of the best places to see the city from. Enjoy a stroll around the beautiful expansive grounds or bring your bike. There’s plenty of space for walking and cycling too. Bring it on spring!

Sale Street is a great place to catch up for lunch - especially in the summer, as they have a decent sized garden. The bar menu is reasonably priced and portions are large - try the Sale St burger - pretty massive and comes with hand cut fries.

The Puhoi Pub is an Auckland institution. Located in the historical Puhoi village (very pretty), it's a very popular stop on the trip up North. You'll often find a bunch of  motorcycles outside, but don't worry - its more lifestyle bikers than Hells Angels! Food is very much what you'd expect from a country pub. A great place for a beer or two in the sun, especially if you're not the one doing the driving. As an alternative, you can tie up your kayak at the river over the road.

Tucked away off Hurstmere Road in Takapuna, The Commons has a great outdoor space to enjoy a beer, wine or a bite to eat. There are several different spaces for you to enjoy - whether you want formal dining or just a coffee. One of the best additions to the Shore in recent years, and a great place to go in the summer.

The Kings Arms is an Auckland drinking and live music institution. Whether you want to catch a band or have a few drinks with some mates in the large beer garden, this is a great place to come. Also has an on-site TAB (if you want some gambling to go with your alcohol). The beer garden and live music space can be hired out for private functions.

More of a garden bar than a beer garden, The Britomart Country Club brings a stylish take on drinking outside. The space is large and it right in the centre of all the action, in the Britomart dining precinct. A key advantage here is the weather-proof roof that protects you from the rain, while still making you feel that you're drinking outside.