Auckland Travel Forum

Hi. I've just been recently offered a job in Auckland, I'm just wondering if an annual salary of 50,000 gross should be enough? I have no idea what the cost of living is.... and how are the people? are they friendly? :) thanks!

My family of 5 (2 adults, 2 children, 1 infant)will arrive Auckland on 2 November. We will spend 12 days in NZ and go on self-drive tour. Any recommendation of car rental companies, low rates, good service and cars with GPS? We will collect car in Auckland & drop it at Wellington. From Auckland to Rotorua, what is the fastest route? What can we see along the way. I heard about Woodlyn Park Motel & some Lord of the Rings. Any recommendation?







































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I'll be traveling on both the North Island (Auckland) and the South Island (Christchurch, Greymounth, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Dunedin) in the last week of September and the first week of October. What would the weather be like?

Hi

Can anyone recommend a budget place to stay in the centre of Auckland which isnt really noisy, it will probably only be for a night or two to catch up on some sleep and get stuff together to move on again. Don't mind being in the backpacker area.

cheers
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This is doing my head in.
Spent almost 2 weeks looking for a 2 bdrm apartment in the auckland area.. be it the CBD or the surrounding area. for 4 ppl. staying for 4 nights in early august 2-6th.
looking for an apartment that has nice views of the sea, or is situated at the beach.
is there such place? so far, no.
need help from fellow VTs to suggest an area with great views of the sea n coastline, yet not too far (15km or less)from the central auckland..
What beach is nearest to the city? any beautiful coastlines?
any help is very very much appreciated.

Hi

I'm stopping over at Auckland next week - arriving Auckland Airport at 11am and departing at 7pm. I understand that it takes about an hour to get into the city from the airport so that leaves me about 5 hours to kill.

Would someone kindly recommend what should I do and where should I go, bearing in mind my limited time and that it's now winter!!!

Thanks so much :)

hello, Im heading to Auckland for some needed holiday with my parents (in their 50s) n my lil bro (13yearsold). im 22.
As my mum insisted on cooking, im thinking of getting an 2 bedroom apartment or villa (or something similar). preferably with beautiful views. ive done a lot of reading on the web about auckland n aprtmts but cant pinpoint a great area with good views of auckland city OR the sea. at the present my mind is set on a apartment on the princes wharf. is there a better choice?
ive read that Davenport have great views of the auckland city.. is that true?
n is queens road the main shopping street? and where is the main focal point of the city (for tourism), is it the skycity, or princes wharf, or elsewhere?
we'll be renting a car, any suggestion on the company?
Im also thinking of doing either bungy jumping or skyjump(skycity).. some say bungy is more intense than skyjump. right now im weighing more on the bungy. wut do u think? which is better?

Any help is much appreciated.

kind regards from kuala lumpur.
izad

I been in NZ for many years now... what can I do or see? been to North Island and South... is that it?? maybe time to head oversea eh???

i am planning to visit auckland and its outskirts end august-first september, what will the temperature be (about)? it's just because i'll only use a carryon bag and i'll be flying from a 3 week trip to south eastern asia and australia
thanx in advance

Hi everyone!
I had posted some questions on New Zealand Forum. I will like to know what are the cheap accommodations in Auckland central enough to get around? N what are the outdoor activities or companies to go for? Cheers! Joo

wich airlines fly?

Hello, My name is Maria and I really need to know a couple of things.AND ITS ABOUT AUCKLAND.
Firstly, Can anyone tell me about NSIA ( North Shore International Academy) that how is the reputation of NSIA and is it worth studying Hospitality Management from there? How is the atmosphere and people?

Secondly, tell me the distance of the campus of NSIA from the Unilodge (accommodation) or University of Auckland.

Kindly tell me about this, I'll be thankful to you for my lifetime.
Regards.

Hello, I'm visiting in May. Need recommendation for a reasonable priced and centrally-located motel-type (drive-up!) accommodation which is clean and safe for a family? I will be renting a car for the duration of the vacation.

I'll be arriving in Auckland Airport on 25 March, in the wee hours of 4am. My connecting flight to Christchurch is same day, 3.30pm. I plan to take airbus to city and explore a little till noon before heading back to airport for check-in. But I'm not sure where I could go and what I could do so early in the morning. I supposed most shops and places are not openned this early. So any recommendations and suggestions?
Thanks.

How much is the Finalie Restaurant and Cabaret going to cost?
Im keen to see it.

Ta.

Hello everybody,
I am coming from germany and am going to stay in auckland for six months to do an internship there. does anybody know wich visa I have to apply for?
regards
katrin

Hi!
I'll be in Auckland in March to attend a business meeting. I'll be arriving in the morning on the day before our meeting starts so I have around a half a day to spend on my own. I am checking into the Sky City Grand Hotel so I would appreciate if someone could suggest where I should go given my location and the limited time. Maybe some place where I can buy souvenirs (at a reasonable price) and not too far from the hotel. In addition, maybe you can tell me where I can grab some lunch.
Thanks,
CARLO

Dear folks,
I will arriving in Auckland on March 13th and will stay there for about 90 days. The first month I will be studying and then staying at a family house. After this time i will need to find a place to stay. what do you suggest, a hotel or a hostel or any other affordable option?I wanna stay in Auckland. Thanks a lot in advance

Hi,
I heard that it shuttles are a cheaper form of transport than taxis from the airport. Do shuttles just go from airport to hotels or do they go any place just like taxis? Do we need to make prior arrangements with a shuttle company or do we just flag them just like we do taxis?

I need to get from the airport to a friend's home in Glenfield.

Thanks.

Hey guys**
I'm looking for a cheap and nice accomodation in auckland for a couple of days.
u have any recommodations for hostels?
i just arrived from asia and am a little bit shocked about the prices...need to get used to it...
cheers,
anna

Hi!
I'll be going to Auckland next year and was wondering what to bring home. I hear New Zealnd wine is good so where should I go to to buy affordable wine? What other souvenirs should I look for and where should I shop?
Thanks!

Hallo,
is there anyone who is able to recommend a good French Restaurant in Auckland or in Tauranga ?
Thank you in advice for Helping
Rolf

Hey all, does anyone know what the cheapest airline to get from Auckland to Caracas? I have only found Lan Chile, which is more direct, but doesn't allow me to get a price online, and I am in Sweden where there are no regional Lan offices. I also see Air NZ flies via the States, but this seems a bit roundabout and I'm guessing more expensive as a result. Any ideas welcome! Cheers!

Hi,
Just wandering if anyone can recommend a good hotel in Auckland CC. And another next to the airport.
Really like both hotels to have a swimming pool
Thanks
Regards
Tom

Hello,

I am arriving in Oakland the 10th of december (for a 6 weeks trip in NZ) and I am looking for an hostel / backpackers. I see in Lonely Planet an hostel called bamber house in Mt Eden .

Is Mt eden a good location to stay in Oakland ? Is it not too far from the city (I will be by foot)?

I need a place not too crowdy, but where I can meet some people to speak and why not do a bit of travel with them.

Thanks

JB

Hi, my name is Valeria and I am from Rosario, Argentina.
I am arriving to Auckland on December 14th and plan to stay there for 3
nights. I'd appreciate if you could tell me more about the Hotel De Breet,
its facilities and fares.
Looking forward to hearing from you,

I'll be in Auckland at the end of November. If any body is interested to meet up for a drink, let me know :)

Cheers,

Birgit

Hey all,

Do you know what is the best way to get in contact via telefone from Auckland to Brazil? Maybe it can be using Skype?

If someone knows more details about it.. I appreciate..

Thanks

Hi,

Planning to go to New zealand in December and plan to rent a car for the trip.
Would like to know whether we have to pay additional car insurance for the rental car? What is the price range of car rental there?

Thanks in advance for any replies...

kristy

I'm looking for a culturally sensitive but still fantastic tattoo and Kirituhi seems right. Does anyone know of an artist or a website with relevant info?