As winter marches on, many Kiwis will be nostalgic for the warmer months and considering an island holiday.
Waiheke Island could be the next best thing - it's only 35 minutes away from Auckland by ferry, and it includes beaches, fine dining and wineries.
BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton says 47 local businesses have even come together to create the Waiheke Island Winter Passport, offering several limited-time deals.
Read more about Megan's experience with Waiheke here.
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