Fashion designer Karen Walker recommends:
“Also on Auckland’s north shore is Cheltenham Beach in Devonport. Take the five-minute ferry ride from downtown, stop in Devonport for coffee and then walk the five minutes to Cheltenham beach for a day of swimming and sunbathing.”
Read more about Walker’s favorite beaches in her Auckland insider report.
The South Island’s Kaikoura Wilderness Walkway crosses a mountain range of dramatic scenery and rare wildlife but what makes this truly special is the Puhi Peaks, the highest privately owned property in the country. Shearwater Lodge sits on protected reserve but you can chopper up for hiking and then a glorious lunch or spend the night. The lodge can also be taken over for an unforgettable private event.
