St Heliers Bay Cafe & Bistro

A great spot for a laid-back weekend brunch or lunch, St. Heliers is located a 25-minute drive outside of Auckland and has a wonderful location across the street from a beach. You want to settle in here, soak in the local scene and order from the rather sophisticated brunch menu: smoked market fish, Agria galette, Bircher müsli and Haloumi and asparagus salad were options during a recent visit.