12 Picnic in the park

Manicured gardens, leisurely walking trails, sheep-dotted pastures, cherry blossoms in spring – Cornwall Park (cornwallpark.co.nz) is the Hampstead Heath of Auckland. Spread your blanket under the dappled shade of trees alive with native birds and try to spot the distinctive tui with its white throat tuft. But first, fill your basket at nearby Cazador deli (cazador.co.nz), where delicacies range from gin-cured salmon and duck liver parfait to local cheeses with honeycomb and Sardinian flatbread.