Auckland has been having one of the hottest summers I can ever remember. What better way to spend such a day than by taking a ferry across to Waiheke Island and exploring the vineyards followed by a swim in the sea? My Mum & I enjoyed a Friday doing just that and we couldn’t have chosen a more friendly vineyard to visit. Casita Miro is situated in Onetangi, on the top of a hill, and specialises in Spanish cuisine, as well as that of the wider Mediterranean Rim. The menu includes tapas (snack plates) and raciones (shared plates), as well as a ‘Fiesta’ set menu for groups of 10 or more.
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Bethells Beach
We really are spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches in New Zealand. I can count 6 that are all within a 10 minute drive from my home in East Auckland. I don’t often make it to the Western beaches as it takes around an hour to get to one, but they sure are worth…