Ah, summer. That glorious time of year when people are happier, days are longer, the sun is warmer, drinks are colder, and life is just better. Nothing screams “it’s summer!” more then when we get out the picnic blanket and pack a scrumptious fresh basket of food to enjoy at the beach or park. We did a whip round the Verve office to find out everyone’s favourite place for a picnic.
SENTINAL ROAD BEACH is my favourite picnic spot — it’s local to where I live. The perfect evening picnic for me is to take fish and chips down to the beach and sit under the shade of the beautiful pohutakawa tree. That’s my perfect evening picnic!
Jude, Editor
NORTH HEAD, DEVONPORT — I just love North Head in Devonport. The grass is lush, green and just right for sitting on, the views across the inner harbour are always fascinating — with busy ferries criss-crossing and the occasional liner gliding past, and Cheltenham, my favourite beach, is just a stone’s throw away.
Fran, Editor
Image: Auckland Hiking Group
TAWHITOKINO on the east coast isn’t just my favourite picnic spot, but my favourite place in Auckland. You work up a sweat and an appetite to get there — and it can only be accessed at low tide — but the reward is an isolated sandy white stretch lapped by benevolent waves and backed by shady green forest.
Jamie, Writer
MOUNT EDEN — I love to walk up Mount Eden after work and finish the day by watching the sun set over the city and the harbour — and yes for sure I will take a picnic there as well.
Juliane, Graphic Designer
