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RE: Thank god it's FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY!!

by hooolie 05 April 2012

Liisa, I don't know how far up NZ you are but now the weather isn't looking like it will be too bad Auckland region - I checked today…
Looking for travelmates, NZ North&South Island March 29 onwards

by carotoni 27 March 2012

Just arrived in Auckland, and would like to explore North and South Islands over the next couple weeks. I'm a solo traveler and interested…
RE: Turning 3-0 in NZ - how would you spend the day?

by LisaMNZ 26 March 2012

yep the car ferry for Waiheke is so expensive as to not make it worth your while taking a campervan for a couple of nights. The only…
Camper Van for sale

by jonnymoon 27 January 2012

For Sale, New Zealand, Auckland Region Toyota Lucida 1992 2.2 Diesel Turbo Engine Brand New motor and cooling system $5400 ONO Silver,…
Re: 5 free days to fill with adventure in Auckland region on a budget

by newzealandtravel 01 August 2011

Why are you relying on public transport? If you know where to look you could rent a car for around $NZ150 plus petrol for, say 700km …
RE: 5 free days to fill with adventure in Auckland region on a budget

by OurOyster 28 July 2011

The Coromandel is really good for adventure travel. Not sure how the weather would be though as it will be my first winter here! Another…
Re: 5 free days to fill with adventure in Auckland region on a budget

by Bestbet 28 July 2011

Woodhill forest about 50k west of auckland has a pretty good mtn bike park, costs are $30 for bike and gear hire for an hour then $5 every…
RE: 5 free days to fill with adventure in Auckland region on a budget

by westwood 28 July 2011

As an Aucklander, I still reckon Coromandel fits the bill. Trouble is the weather up here is a bit fickle at that time of the yeat. …
RE: 5 free days to fill with adventure in Auckland region on a budget

by LisaMNZ 27 July 2011

what westwood said. naked bus sell tickets for the ferry to coromandel now - you can get some really cheap deals if you book in advance.…
RE: 5 free days to fill with adventure in Auckland region on a budget

by westwood 27 July 2011

Have a look at places on the Coromandel Peninsula.
5 free days to fill with adventure in Auckland region on a budget

by anythingoutside 26 July 2011

Hey All, I have a Monday to Friday free in late August-early September, in the Auckland region and looking to see how I could fill this…
Re: Summer / Winter 2011

by manukanz 25 June 2011

Hey I'm a local! The winter here (Wellington) so far has been amazingly balmy, with kids still running around in barefeet and greenhouse…
First Timer - Auckland & Northland?

by IslandDiva 27 February 2011

I’ve decided to add a week in NZ at the end of my Australia trip. It’s not a proper amount nor the best time of year ~ it will be early…
Travel mate

by johanosterberg 06 December 2009

My name is Johan and I'm a Swedish guy in the age of 19. I have spent about one and a half month in the Auckland region working and sorting…
RE: Honeymoon in NZ

by LisaMNZ 29 September 2009

I'm not sure how he came to that conclusion either. The cities in the South Island (Christchurch & Dunedin) could maybe be described…
RE: outdoor shops region Auckland

by vegelion 20 September 2009

Maybe if you've got a bit of time before you get here you could time it so you win some TradeMe auctions? If you know anyone already in…
RE: place to stay some days in Auckland region with 3 small kids

by ianw6705 09 August 2009

I trust Orewa Holiday Park is a lot quieter these days, now that the new freeway section is in play.
RE: place to stay some days in Auckland region with 3 small kids

by onetreefan 09 August 2009

Someone mentined Sandsit - it's further north than Orewa but has an gorgeous campground on the water (no noise unlike Orewa) and has holiday…
RE: place to stay some days in Auckland region with 3 small kids

by ianw6705 04 August 2009

Okay ... and the rental company will provide (for a price) car-seats for the kids too.
RE: place to stay some days in Auckland region with 3 small kids

by ewilji 04 August 2009

Thanks for the advice. We have rented a van (holiday van from ACE, you can sleep in it with 4 people but we are not planning to sleep…
RE: place to stay some days in Auckland region with 3 small kids

by westwood 03 August 2009

I wondered that as I was going out the door to work. But they say van, not campervan and mention tents and camping equipment!! So its…
RE: place to stay some days in Auckland region with 3 small kids

by ianw6705 02 August 2009

Also I assume the campervan will have five seats with seatbelts?
RE: place to stay some days in Auckland region with 3 small kids

by westwood 02 August 2009

Just wondering when and where OP picks up the van because with 3 children of unknown age they wont want to traipse around looking for…
RE: place to stay some days in Auckland region with 3 small kids

by myshkin 02 August 2009

Rather than rely upon the random selection at second hand camping outfits, even if they exist, you can pick up serviceable and cheap camping…
RE: place to stay some days in Auckland region with 3 small kids

by coastwest 02 August 2009

orewa's a good choice. i'd go for cabins rather than camping in the middle of spring. the weather can be all over the place with lots…