Summer definitely understood the brief this year, and nature is the perfect spot to dine alfresco and enjoy a brilliant day out. We asked the Good community around Aotearoa to share your favourite picnic spots – here’s the top picks!
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Shakespear Regional Park, Whangaparaoa, Auckland

Takapuna Beach Reserve, North Shore, Auckland

Orewa Beach, Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa

Cornwall Park, Epsom, Auckland

Matakana, Warkworth, Auckland

Wenderholm Regional Park, Waiwera, Auckland

Tuakau, Bombay Hills, Waikato

Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui

Ōakura Beach, Ōakura

Waimārama Beach, Waimārama

Māhia, Māhia Peninsula

Foxton Beach, Horowhenua District

Scorching Bay Beach, Seatoun, Wellington


Kaiteriteri Beach, Abel Tasman

Lake Tennyson, Marlborough

Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel

Lake Hāwea, near Wanaka

Moeraki Boulders, Hampden

Curio Bay, Southland
