There's a beach near you just waiting for one last splash. Photo / File
For many, the back-to-work blues are already kicking in - even before stepping back into the office.
As many Kiwis go back to work on Monday, Sunday could be the last real chance to see out the summer holiday with a bang.
Looking for something to do but don't know what? Here are the best ideas on how to entertain you and your family before life swings back into reality.
GO TO THE BEACH
Yes, duh, I know its obvious, but why not spend that final day working on that tan or diving into the waves?
For Aucklanders, Piha north and Bethells on the rugged West Coast have the best water quality of the city's beaches.
And as for the most popular Auckland spots, anecdotally, Takapuna, Mission Bay, St Heliers and Cheltenham and regionally Orewa, Long Bay, Tāwharanui and Maraetai take the cake.
If you fancy taking your kids on a free thrill-seeking adventure, head down to Bethells Lake Dunes and race down the steep sand hills armed with a boogie board or a simple cardboard box.
For the rest of the country, you could give one of New Zealand's top 10 beaches a roll of the dice if the weather is looking primo!
* Top 10 Finalists for NZ's Best Beach
THE GREAT FOODIE HOLIDAY: 2018 AUCKLAND's BEST EATS
If you still have room in your tummy from Christmas and feel like giving the taste buds one last treat before work, try one of our picks of the best eats in Auckland from 2018.
We cover everything from the best fish and salad bowl to the best pancakes and chicken.
From foreign delicacies to local delights and desserts, there's bound to be an eatery that'll make your taste buds dance.
SMASH BACK A DELICIOUS ICE CREAM
Nothing says Kiwi summer like an ice-cream. Try one of our favourites.
SHAKESPEARE AT AUCKLAND'S POP UP GLOBE
Watch a show at Ellerslie Racecourse's Pop-Up Globe. The Taming of the Shrew is on at 2pm and Richard III is on at 7pm. Tickets start at $37.
*Shakespeare stories told in lavish Pop-up Globe costumes
WATCH THE CIRCUS
Cirque Grande is on its first tour of New Zealand and is currently at Westgate in west Auckland. Tomorrow there are two shows, one at 3pm and one at 6pm. Tickets start from $20.
Details here.
ASB TENNIS CLASSIC
If you fancy watching some high class tennis, the women's ASB Classic final is on tomorrow, with ground entry just $18.50, or seated tickets on sale for more.
You could be part of history. Gates open at 4pm.
GIZZY'S GIANT OUTDOOR NATURAL WATERSLIDE
Feeling fearless? Try Gisborne's giant outdoor natural water slide.
The waterslide is the ultimate play area for the true adrenaline junkie.
Visitors to the Rere rockslide in Gisborne are in for a boost of adrenaline and social media is only helping boost its popularity, as people share their photos and videos of the action-packed descent.
"This place is home for us so we love coming here every summer. The kids have such a good time," a TripAdvisor user said about the rockslide. "Take the bbq and picnic and make a full day of it. You will not be disappointed."
DISNEY'S ALADDIN
Take the kids - or relive your own childhood - at Disney's Aladdin - The Musical at The Civic Theatre in Auckland. There are two shows tomorrow, at 1pm and 6.30pm.
EVLIS IN THE PARK
See Elvis. Well see a version of him at Henderson's Cranwell Park from 11am. Elvis in the Park is celebrating 20 years.
GO MARKET SHOPPING
Head to a market. Auckland has so many to choose from tomorrow morning, including in Clevedon, Manurewa and St Johns.
NETFLIX BINGE
If the outdoors isn't your thing and you have missed your regular TV shows during the holiday period, why not dive onto the couch and press the on button!
We've got your Netflix binge list sorted. Here's your holiday Netflix fix sorted.
IMPRESS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WITH YOUR COOKING
In an entertaining mood? Invite friends or family over and wow them with one (of more) of our holiday recipes.
READ A BOOK
Curl up in the sun with a good book. Here are the top sellers for the last decade.
PLAN YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY
Got the post-holiday blues? Plan your next trip so you have something to work towards as you count down the days 'til your next holiday.
Here are our best-of travel destinations for 2018.
IF ALL ELSE FAILS...
Crawl up into a ball and mentally prepare yourself for work.
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