Auckland Travel Forum

Hi all,

I am picking up my rental vehicle at Hertz on Victoria Street. Is this coveniently located? What are the hotels or service apartments (at least 4-5 stars) that are within walking distance from Hertz? I would like to book one nearby as I am only staying for a night before pick up early next morning. Don't want to spend too much time travelling. Thanks.

Hello, does anyone have any info or experience with the Ohane Stream Hot Springs ?
They have been rated as the best at http://www.nzhotpools.co.nz/ but I cannot find any photos or info.

Hu everyone,
My eldest daughter lives on Ponsonby Rd in Ponsonby Auckland and is expecting her first child in Sep'09. I live in Melbourne Australia and will be travelling over for a week with my 12 year old daughter when the baby comes. Can anyone recommend somewhere inexpensive to stay for a week? Unfortunately my daughter and her husband live in a tiny loft and can't accomodate us. I won't have a car so somewhere in Ponsonby would be good otherwise if we stayed in the City Central Hotel on the corner of Albert & Wellesley Sts in Auckland is there a bus that would take us to and fro to Ponsonby? Or any other suggestions on where we could stay that doesn't cost the earth but from where we could get to Ponsonby easily? I appreciate any advice and help that you can give me. Regards,
Michele.

coming to NZ on APril 29th and wondering which ATM to get the $$Kiwi from
I will have a Visa Debit Card OR can do with Cirrus Card.. Any help appreciated.. Thanks fellow travellers..
My fin. instution here told me today the fee to get cash is 2 per cent of the value of currency PLUS AUD4.00 per transaction.. wooooo

we are planning to go next year in march (is that a good month to go? not too crowded, weather still good and room and board will be cheaper).
we will be traveling north island this time only, and when we are done most of other places, we will be returning back to auckland, my question is should I return the car when I get back to auckland and just rely on buses to get around or.... is the bus fare expensive for 3 people? q adult and 2 seniors(I learned my parents will not get any discount since they are not NZ citizen even though they are over 65).

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Hi, I will be in NZ for 5 weeks in July/August, travelling with 2 teenagers. We will probably hire a campervan and do a trip from Northland to Canterbury. Is this feasible in a campervan or will it be too cold? Are the campsites open in winter? I have seen on the forum that some people have gone for the hire car/staying in cabins option, but I'm wondering if this is more suitable for a summer trip, would cabins be too cold in winter?
Does anyone have any special advice for a winter trip? Thanks! Gail

Aloha, from VT's newest member. I'm very impressed with this forum, had to become a member.
We are taking a cruise from Auckland, arriving at 6:30am and leaving around 6 pm. Your replies to the similar question gave us good idea what we can do. Thank you for that. However, I have a couple of questions. Since we arrive on Easter Sunday. we'd like to visit Anglican church in CBD if possible. Does anyone recommend any particular church? Also, any idea what to do with our @#%#luggages?

Hello all!

My wife and I along with our 4 month old son are heading to Auckland and the Auckland region for a bit next month (April).

We will be staying with family on Waiheke Island, though plan to spend a couple of days in Auckland city. Wondering if anyone may have some ideas of fun/interesting things to do with a 4 month old? Kelly Tarlton's looks interesting...is it pram/stroller accessable, or should we take the carrier?

We also plan on doing some shopping to take advantage of our dollar gain...any good places?...

Thanks!

Hi! Will be driving Auckland-Waitomo-Taupo-Rotorua-Coromandel-Auckland and had been googling car hires. Anyone had any experience (good and bad) with Apex Car Rentals?

Thanks...

Can anyone recommend a hotel for overnight before early flight 6 am.
Need Shuttle service and not expensive, Thank You very much

Hi there,

Need to know the cheapest airport transfer from auckland airport
to sky tower as my flight will be landing at 22.30 p.m.
How much does it cost?

What are the real must dos and sees in Auckland? I have just 2 days there, e will be driving around.
Thank you all in advance.

I'm looking for stores which sell plus size training clothes (sports clothes). Most shops only go to size 16 and these often look very small. Any help would be great!

Hey all. I am staying in Auckland next week (from the 6th-11th Jan 09). I am doing the final assessments for Jetstar cabin crew. Passing that I will be re-locating to AKL. Just wondering if any of you will be in Auckland at the same time and would like to meet up for a drink etc. Male or female it does not matter. I am not after a relationship more catching up with other backpackers while I am there. I am staying at the BK backpackers. Apparently there is a pub downstairs from that. Safe travels all!!

Traveling to Auckland to meet up with a cruise in March. Looking for a hotel (2 night stay) or BB close to
terminal. Also, how is the taxi service from the airport? Thanks!

I will be in Auckland for new year at night and was wondering what to do.
If you can help me, thanks in advance.....

hi, i was just wondering what the
sports shop is called in victoria park market.
also wanting to know if they have a website.

thank you

I have 1 day in Auckland, arriving @ 5:30 AM. I do have a reservation at the sky tower for dinner. Any recommendations for must see? Also best way to get to Quay West suites? Thanks.

I'm flying into Auckland in a few weeks and would like to now how much a taxi from the International airport to the Intercity bus stop in Manukau City would be.

If you could also tell me how long such a trip takes that would be great as I am arriving at noon and want to see if it is possible to catch a bus departing form Manukau City at 1.15pm.

Hi,

came across Domain Lodge Auckland while I was doing searches for accommodation, I'm loking for somewhere quite, but fairly modern. Domain Lodge looks very nice, and I notice it has a connection with the Cancer Society, if you know of it or have stayed there, can I have your feedback please, leave a message on my homepage if you prefer, but any help would be good.

wandaling.

Hi,
can anyone recommend an Auckland hotel, central, but not too noisey, it's only for 2 nights at the end of our trip,were not the age for clubs and bars, just want to see the city in the daytime and have a good nights sleep, probably a 4 star
or unless you know one that fits the bill, but less grading, thanks if anyone can help.

wandaling.

Hi,

hope someone can help me on this, we have booked with a company who have offices in Auckland, I will not mention who they are, but I'm getting a bit concerned about them. They took our deposit, which isn't a huge amount, but within 4 weeks we are due to hand over a very large sum to them as we are hiring for 7 weeks.
I have tried to ask them questions by email twice, and all though I have had an automated responce, both times they havn't replied, this doesn't seem a very good sign to me, is it a question of take your money and then don't care.
Yes I could ring them, but costs and time difference makes emailing much better for me, is there anywhere I can reserarch this company to check it out, I did that initialy, and found some good reports on them, but anyone can write them, is there perhaps a tourist body or similar that they would have to be registered with, I know I'm sounding paranoid, but I was only asking basic info questions that they should have come back on.
Let me know your thoughts anybody pleas.

Wandaling.

We are arriving in Auckland about 5am on a SUNDAY morning in October and leave on another flight about 2 in the afternnoon. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do between 6am and noon?

Hi,

Can someone help. I'm trying to make up my mind on whether to choose Great Sights tours, Gray Lines tours or Innz Travel to my 1 day tour to Bays of Islands (BOI). Can someone who have actually been on either one of these tours or heard of any comments with regards to these tour operators services and value for money be so kind to feedback to this post.
Their itinarary and prices seemed almost identical. Some testimony or personal user experience might help me to make a decision. Many thanks

Hi,
Can someone recommend me a reasonably priced apartment hotel in CBD preferably along or near Queen's St. Currenly i'm contemplating on either Oaks Residence or Central Precinct Apartments? Can someone help. Many thanks :)

Plan to spend 1 day trip to Bays of Islands and another 1 day trip to Rotorua. Can someone recommend me a good local tour operator that can bring me there at a reasonable price? I would prefer a travel itenarary that spends more time at exploring both places and reduce time on stop overs along the way.
Many thanks :)

Hi

Can anyone work out the cheaper way for two people from northcote in north shore to Airport? Shuttle bus or Taxi??
Approximately how much will a taxi cost for this? Thanks in advance!!

I'll be visiting Auckland in September and am interested in doing a day tour out of the city, potentionally to Rotorua. However I noticed all the formal day tours seem rather expensive (>$200 USD). Is there a cheaper tour company someone can suggest? Are there other transportation options (other than the obvious rental car)?

Ny wife and I will be visiting Auckland in late Feb or early March. What would the eather be like at that time from a temperature and rain perspective? We like to do local and some touristy things. Can anyone suggest city and side trip actions to fill 7 to 10 days?

What is the chance of renting a studio apartment for a week?

Many thanks.

George

Good day. I will be travelling to Auckland around 20 Aug for business and wondering how's the weather and what kind of clothes should I be bringing?