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RE: Auckland in 3 days

by LisaMNZ 06 September 2011

+Don't+ check out the new wynyard quarter. Unless it's made a huge amount of progress in the last two weeks since I was there, it is…
Weekend Trips from Auckland

by jennirw 14 July 2011

Hi everyone, My husband and I moved to Auckland a couple of months ago and have my brother coming over to visit soon. We all love to…
RE: 4 days in Auckland

by jennirw 14 July 2011

The nearest snowboarding is in Tongariro National Park, which is approx 5 hours drive away from Auckland. Auckland does have a snow planet…
Re: One day in Auckland

by Myden 16 June 2011

There should be a day tour from Auckland covering the north coast and countryside. This would take your parents over the harbour bridge…
RE: need camp gear

by mkel040 28 February 2011

I agree with post 4 - Matakana is stunning, the coastline, the wineries, the Saturday Farmers' market. Waipu Cove is also lovely - one…
Re: need camp gear

by stevieb20067 27 February 2011

One hour North of Auckland is the Matakana area - loads of wineries there - my favourite is Heron's Flight but there is a whole wine trail…
RE: New Zealands secret spots

by ChrisB12 23 November 2010

Some great beaches up north: ahipara, spirits bay and tapotuputo (way up north) and whale bay (just north of whangarei) are all great…
RE: What would you do in 4 days on the North Island?

by jennirw 30 September 2010

I'd drive down to Tongariro and do the Tongariro crossing or go skiing (depending on the time of year) OR Get the ferry across to Waih…
Re: Your best and worst of Auckland

by peterwindsor 04 July 2010

What about the Hauraki Gulf Islands ? Few visitors visit these,some of the best parts of Auckland are reached by ferry. What about camping…
RE: Flying into Auckland for two weeks

by LisaMNZ 17 May 2010

eating & drinking - Auckland is a pretty good place to start. There are a lot of vineyards west of Auckland - although the best grapes…
RE: 1 night/2 day trip from Auckland

by LisaMNZ 05 May 2010

Leigh... camping & marine reserve although you'd better have a bldy good wetsuit if it's anytime soon. Stop in at Matakana etc on the…
RE: Cycling from Auckland to Bay of Islands

by LisaMNZ 10 March 2010

you might want to xpost on on your bike, if not already. It's not impossible, but your difficulty will be finding a way to make it…
RE: Is this itinery realistic?!

by LisaMNZ 15 September 2009

Day 1 Leave UK at 5pm Day 3 Arrive Auckland 6.30am spend day here (on this timeframe, one day in Auckland is enough. Day 4 Drive north…
RE: Tough Decisions

by LisaMNZ 28 August 2009

don't spend 4/5 days IN Auckland, will you? Make the rellies take you places like Waiheke Island, Rangitoto, west coast beaches, wineries…
RE: 3.5 days in North Island !!

by nomadcow 13 April 2009

Yes, it really depends on what your interests are. I arrived in Auckland not expecting a great deal as so many people told me to just…
RE: Kiwis - Food and Drink

by Antipodean451 24 March 2009

Puhoi Valley Cheese http://www.puhoivalley.co.nz/index.php/pi_pageid/16 and their associated cafe http://www.artofcheese.co.nz/ In…
RE: Best time to visit Auckland

by rich_nz 16 January 2009

Easy. November. From an Aucklander. May is heading into winter but you can get some lovely long stretchs of weather with daily max…
Auckland day trips

by Itinerant26 03 August 2008

I'll be spending 2 weeks in Auckland for business in early September. I am looking for suggestions for day trips on the weekend. I prefer…
RE: North Island Itinerary

by myshkin 29 July 2008

In terms of alternatives to Orewa, if Lisa has persuaded you, you might want to look into Matakana or Leigh - very nice places, both of…
RE: The Ten Towns Game

by LisaMNZ 21 April 2008

Porirua is north of Wellington, Matakana is north of Auckland. That should orientate you non-kiwis :-) Oh, BTW both towns are in New…
RE: The Ten Towns Game

by LisaMNZ 21 April 2008

oops yes Chris, sorry, well spotted. 8. Matakana, Swiss Bliss (why do I know so much about chocolate!)
RE: 14 days in North Island

by LisaMNZ 04 January 2008

the twin coasts would be perfect, plus lots of good suggestions from others. But I can't believe nobody's mentioned Tiri Tiri Matangi.…
20mo toddler in New Zealand for Christmas

by kiwidad 09 September 2006

Goat Island (about an hour north of auckland) is a marine reserve... fantastic place as they have glass bottom boats etc... a few vin…