Today it was time for something different: two nights away at Piha, on the Tasman Sea within the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Just 20 miles from the home we’re renting, it feels like a world apart with a distinct off-the-grid vibe. After a stroll along the seafront past the weekend surfers, we hiked up a hill, and “up” was certainly the operative word. The views, however, rewarded the climb.
