We stayed at Onetangi beach on Waiheke Island for a week in late March, just before the Jazz festival and schools broke for Easter. The beach was deserted and the water was warm. Onetangi Beachfront Apartments were really nice and right on the beach.

Waiheke Island is half an hour on the ferry into the Hauraki Gulf. Fuller Ferries operate a regular service from Auckland's harbourfront;
www.onetangi.co.nz

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In the grounds of Cornwall Park there are sheep, cows, and chickens. There's room to play sport, built in BBQs, a lovely restaurant to have afternoon tea too. It really is a gorgeous park and although it gets busy on hot sunny days you'll still find space to relax in the greenery.

www.cornwallpark.co.nz

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Mission Bay, St Heliers and Kohimarama are all lovely beaches to swim in, only 10 mins from central Auckland with loads of cafes to relax in afterwards.

Avoid swimming immediately after rain, but these beaches plus the North Shore's Milford and Narrowneck are world class beaches which have nice clean, warm water and golden sand.

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