My Secret Auckland: Sophie Jackson shares her favourite spots in the city

Musical theatre actress Sophie Jackson shares her personal recommendations for dining, hiking, and entertainment spots in Auckland. The list includes local favorites like Piha beach, Ozone cafe, and The Powerstation music venue.
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Sophie Jackson will perform in Cabaret - The Musical at The Kit Kat Club in Auckland. Photo / Andi Crown
In this Herald on Sunday series, we ask well-known Aucklanders for their favourite spots in the city. This week, musical theatre actress Sophie Jackson takes us on a tour of her top places.
Piha. Rocks! Beach! Caves! Waterfalls! What’s not to love? Some of my favourite memories are locked into that place. Most recently, I spent a brilliant day there with my friend and all-round clown, Holly. We climbed to the top of the Piha waterfall, sat in a rock pool, and talked about … I’M NOT TELLING YOU … for hours.
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