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FAVOURITE THINGS ISOLATED SWIMMING SPOTS
ABOVE: Te Henga Beach, West Auckland © Getty Images
Secluded slivers of beach dust the edges of Auckland’s North Shore or you could head to Kauri Pt Domain for its seldom visited Fitzpatrick Bay Beach. Just south of Piha, is Karekare Falls, with a fresh-water swimming hole. At Te Henga (Bethells Beach), you can slide down the sand dunes on a boogie board, landing with a splash in the stream. Sheltered Pt Chev Beach is just a 15-minute drive from central Auckland and the Pt Chev Beach Café serves delicious food and drink. When you're at the beach, please remember to swim between the flags.
GLAMPING
Wenderholm Regiona l Park, North Auckland © Get ty Images
In true summer spirit, Auckland Council have embraced the glamping scene with their handful of bell tents in dreamy locations such as Wenderholm Regional Park, Orewa Beach Holiday Park and Martins Bay Holiday Park, all in North Auckland. For the ultimate, centrally-located glamping experience, book ‘Staydium’ – at the prestigious Eden Park stadium. Oysters © Getty Images
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If you’re after full marks from the significant other, board the Shuckleferry at Scott's Landing in the Mahurangi Harbour for a cruise to Brownes Bay, one of the best Pacific oyster-growing areas in New Zealand. Once the vessel anchors, you'll get a full oyster-shucking demo, from gathering the molluscs to slinging them down your throat.
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