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Another possibility for a bit of comfort on that first night in AKL is to use www.wotif.co.nz and either go for their "Mystery hotel" or look out for a bargain at the Copthorne Harbour - great location & great harbour views. It is a little dated so often offers good bargains around the $100 -$120 mark (with buffet breakfast included.).

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WOW.
Thank you so much to everyone still putting stuff on here for me.
Lisa, thank you for the campsite information, that was very helpful, much more detail than I had.
I have actually taken a closer look at the DoC sites and you are quite right, for the sort of thing we will be doing I can't see we will want to camp on one without at least basic toilet facilities. We have decided on a simple campervan, small enough to make driving on narrow roads easier. We'll decide about buying a small tent as well when we see how comfortable/uncomfortable sleeping inside the van is. I took a look at Warehouse on-line and there seemed to be some very good offers on cheap summer tents.
I could quite fancy a mystery night in Auckland, always up for a surprise.
Am sorry to see that the Milford Road is closed, it was a must-do. Is this usual for this time of year? How unpredictable is it? We were hoping to go there in early February.
Thanks
Carolyn

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you can track the status of the road on http://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/milfordroad/RoadStatus.do

no predictions but they will want to get it open as soon as possible, both for the tourists and for the small population of Milford Sound.

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Hi !

I just posted an annoucement today...
I am living in Auckland 9takapuna)...its very nice..everything is walking distance so dont need my car when i dont work ! beach at 5min, gym, supermarket etc...

auckland city 15min in bus ..

Anyway...I offer temporary housing ..i have a very small 2 bedroom/1bathroom that i offer at 200$/week
Only temporary though :)

If any of you is interested contact me :)

Oh and i work at the airport so i may be able to give you a ride if we are there at the same time

Cheers

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You another "friendly check in girl"?