Five of the best Auckland long weekend mini-breaksJASON DORDAY/Stuff.co.nz My Favorite Auckland, Goat IslandAuckland is the ideal place for a long weekend mini-break. READ MORE:* Five of the best Auckland wineries for a weekend drive* Five of the best Auckland weekend markets* Five of the best picnic spots in Auckland1. If you're wanting to experience an early summer, head to Waiheke Island, which boasts average temperatures two degrees warmer than the rest of Auckland. With pristine waters and friendly fish, the marine reserve of Goat Island in Auckland's rural north is a world away from the hustle and bustle of big city Auckland. Treat yourself to a night or two at any of the inner city hotels and enjoy CBD Auckland like a tourist.

Source: Stuff October 19, 2016 20:03 UTC