Rose Keddell: My ultimate Auckland day trip

In the second of a five-part series, well-known Aucklanders tell us what their ultimate day trip would look like.

Rose Keddell, a Black Sticks hockey player, Olympian and student, loves to make the most of her limited downtime.

It's all about sun and sand for Rose who grew up in Tauranga "so any excuse to get to the beach and I'm there", she says.

1. Coffee at Catroux

Rose Keddell's ultimate Auckland day trip will start with coffee at Catroux in Westmere.

I'd start the day at my number-one cafe, Catroux, in Westmere. It has so many wholesome options, and some not so healthy ones if it's been a long week.

My favourite option would be the Fitness Bowl, and the barista, Rodney, is the best in the business.

2. Matakana Farmers Markets

Next up is the Matakana Markets to stock up on supplies and gourmet treats.

If I took the Ford Focus out on a Saturday, I would head up to the Matakana Markets.

They have a great range of gourmet treats, so I'd stock up on some supplies for my next destination.

Eating good food is up there with my favourite pastimes, so I'd make sure I was prepared.

3. Leigh Sawmill

Leigh Sawmill is always great for a pizza and a beverage, especially if there's live music.

Leigh Sawmill is always a great spot for a pizza and a beverage, especially if there's live music playing.

4. Tawharanui Beach

Next I'd head to the beach at Tawharanui Open Sanctuary. I was recently introduced to this spot and was blown away by its beauty.

At some point I need to get moving so this is where I'd lace up my running shoes and run along the beach or around the peninsula, followed by a swim and an afternoon picnic.

Anchor Bay beach at Tawharanui Open Sanctuary is the place to lace up her running shoes for a run followed by a swim and an afternoon picnic

Car Karaoke

By this point I would say it'd be time to venture home so I would hook up Spotify using AppLink in the Focus and hit the road.

My music taste changes daily but at the moment I am listening to Miguel and Gary Clark Jr. Drake would definitely feature too, as he's great to mumble along to on a road trip.

Canadian rapper Drake is good for mumbling along to if you indulge in in-car karaoke.