where to stay auckland
#1
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where to stay auckland
Hi
My husband is travelling to Auckland arriving 10th August and we are wondering where would be the best place for him to stay straight off the plane. He lands around lunchtime. Also, who is the best co to hire a car from at the airport. He is only staying a week but is also travelling to tauranga, does anyone have any ideas on where to stay there also.
He is looking for areas for us to live when we finally get there?
Any ideas on suburbs in Auckland for him to look at?
Thanks
My husband is travelling to Auckland arriving 10th August and we are wondering where would be the best place for him to stay straight off the plane. He lands around lunchtime. Also, who is the best co to hire a car from at the airport. He is only staying a week but is also travelling to tauranga, does anyone have any ideas on where to stay there also.
He is looking for areas for us to live when we finally get there?
Any ideas on suburbs in Auckland for him to look at?
Thanks
#2
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Re: where to stay auckland
Originally posted by janweb
Hi
My husband is travelling to Auckland arriving 10th August and we are wondering where would be the best place for him to stay straight off the plane. He lands around lunchtime. Also, who is the best co to hire a car from at the airport. He is only staying a week but is also travelling to tauranga, does anyone have any ideas on where to stay there also.
He is looking for areas for us to live when we finally get there?
Any ideas on suburbs in Auckland for him to look at?
Thanks
Hi
My husband is travelling to Auckland arriving 10th August and we are wondering where would be the best place for him to stay straight off the plane. He lands around lunchtime. Also, who is the best co to hire a car from at the airport. He is only staying a week but is also travelling to tauranga, does anyone have any ideas on where to stay there also.
He is looking for areas for us to live when we finally get there?
Any ideas on suburbs in Auckland for him to look at?
Thanks
There are loads of hotels near the airport and on the road into town. An alternative is staying somewhere around Epsom or Newmarket which would be a fairly central base. Can't advise for tauranga, it is even longer since I was there!
#3
I've used Auto Rentals a couple of times and found them very good and reasonably priced. They offer a meet and greet service at the airport and take you back to their office 5 mins away.
In Auckland I stayed at Auckland City Hotel which is a budget hotel but clean and fairly centrally located. There is free overnight on-street parking but during the day you have to pay to park in the car park across the road.
Can't help in Tauranga itself but I have stayed not too far away in Papamoa at the Papamoa Beach Top 10 Holiday Resort which I only mention because it's right on the beach and has superb views.
Ben
In Auckland I stayed at Auckland City Hotel which is a budget hotel but clean and fairly centrally located. There is free overnight on-street parking but during the day you have to pay to park in the car park across the road.
Can't help in Tauranga itself but I have stayed not too far away in Papamoa at the Papamoa Beach Top 10 Holiday Resort which I only mention because it's right on the beach and has superb views.
Ben
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Stayed with friends in a beach side suburb called Titirangi. About 30 minutes from the centre. Nice suburb, space between houses, native bush, access to beaches, hilly. They're renting to suss it out then probably buying. An idea for your eventual move.
Only other experience in Mount Eden that I didn't like.
Roger
Only other experience in Mount Eden that I didn't like.
Roger
#5
Re: where to stay auckland
Originally posted by janweb
Hi
My husband is travelling to Auckland arriving 10th August and we are wondering where would be the best place for him to stay straight off the plane. He lands around lunchtime. Also, who is the best co to hire a car from at the airport. He is only staying a week but is also travelling to tauranga, does anyone have any ideas on where to stay there also.
He is looking for areas for us to live when we finally get there?
Any ideas on suburbs in Auckland for him to look at?
Thanks
Hi
My husband is travelling to Auckland arriving 10th August and we are wondering where would be the best place for him to stay straight off the plane. He lands around lunchtime. Also, who is the best co to hire a car from at the airport. He is only staying a week but is also travelling to tauranga, does anyone have any ideas on where to stay there also.
He is looking for areas for us to live when we finally get there?
Any ideas on suburbs in Auckland for him to look at?
Thanks
LMS
#7
Re: where to stay auckland
Originally posted by janweb
Hi
My husband is travelling to Auckland arriving 10th August and we are wondering where would be the best place for him to stay straight off the plane. He lands around lunchtime. Also, who is the best co to hire a car from at the airport. He is only staying a week but is also travelling to tauranga, does anyone have any ideas on where to stay there also.
He is looking for areas for us to live when we finally get there?
Any ideas on suburbs in Auckland for him to look at?
Thanks
Hi
My husband is travelling to Auckland arriving 10th August and we are wondering where would be the best place for him to stay straight off the plane. He lands around lunchtime. Also, who is the best co to hire a car from at the airport. He is only staying a week but is also travelling to tauranga, does anyone have any ideas on where to stay there also.
He is looking for areas for us to live when we finally get there?
Any ideas on suburbs in Auckland for him to look at?
Thanks
Car hire wise, you get what you pay for so if you visiting for a week then use one of the big companies eg Avis, Hertz etc - all have offices at the airport and also down town. I would advise though if staying in central Auckland for a short time do you really need to hire a car until you leave for Tauranga? Traffic and parking are quite bad here and most of the suburbs worth checking out can be easily reached by bus. Eastern Bays (Mission Bay, St Heliers, Kohimamara) are nice as is Parnell, Ponsonby, Newmarket and Remeura. North side of the bridge is also nice, but harder to commute to the city (lack of public transport and traffic problems) Avoid South Auckland!!
If you want any more info just PM me!!
#8
Originally posted by Kiwipaul
Try Wottif for good deal.
Get a taxis or bus from the airport as you don't really want to try and navigate a strange city with strange road rules after a 24 hour flight. The traffic in central Auckland can be a nightmare.
Try Wottif for good deal.
Get a taxis or bus from the airport as you don't really want to try and navigate a strange city with strange road rules after a 24 hour flight. The traffic in central Auckland can be a nightmare.
lms
#9
Re: where to stay auckland
Originally posted by Flyboy
I would advise though if staying in central Auckland for a short time do you really need to hire a car until you leave for Tauranga? Traffic and parking are quite bad here and most of the suburbs worth checking out can be easily reached by bus. Eastern Bays (Mission Bay, St Heliers, Kohimamara) are nice as is Parnell, Ponsonby, Newmarket and Remeura. North side of the bridge is also nice, but harder to commute to the city (lack of public transport and traffic problems) Avoid South Auckland!!
If you want any more info just PM me!!
I would advise though if staying in central Auckland for a short time do you really need to hire a car until you leave for Tauranga? Traffic and parking are quite bad here and most of the suburbs worth checking out can be easily reached by bus. Eastern Bays (Mission Bay, St Heliers, Kohimamara) are nice as is Parnell, Ponsonby, Newmarket and Remeura. North side of the bridge is also nice, but harder to commute to the city (lack of public transport and traffic problems) Avoid South Auckland!!
If you want any more info just PM me!!
I have found Auckland public transport a real problem. There is only 1 commuter train service (south to Manukau etc), and the buses are infrequent compared to what you would expect in a city of its size.
I was staying in Remuera a few years ago, which is only 1-2 miles from CBD, and had to use a taxi much more than I wanted.
I would recommend that you have a car from the outset. You will probably want to vist the north shore, and drive around the bays for example. Traffic is fine outside of morning and evening rush hours.
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we stayed at www.skyhouse.co.nz when we first arrived in NZ.We thought it was worth the expense to have a comfortable first few days after such a long flight.It was brill!She does a deal for mid week customers and its 25 mins from the airport.She was so helpful,way beyond the call of duty.She even dog sat for the day whilst we went to find a more permanant place to stay.I can highly recommend it.
#11
Re: where to stay auckland
Originally posted by sully4441
...Can't really help with the long term view, but from what we saw if you have a garden then you sell it so someone can build a house on it. Cramped detached back to backs - wierd. 30 mins from city, the plots get bigger. Take a good look from the sky tower to see what I mean. Still loved it though.
LMS
...Can't really help with the long term view, but from what we saw if you have a garden then you sell it so someone can build a house on it. Cramped detached back to backs - wierd. 30 mins from city, the plots get bigger. Take a good look from the sky tower to see what I mean. Still loved it though.
LMS
He also payed a lot of attention to what the local zone rules were for minimum section size. If his section was less than 2x this minimum size then, he logically could not sub-divide in the future (which he was happy about). Not sure what the exact issues were but it seemed to be of some importance.
Sorry for going off track, but the post about plot size jogged my memory, and maybe there is something there to be aware of.
#12
Re: where to stay auckland
Originally posted by southerner
Its a real shame that central Auckland is going this way. My mate was looking to buy there 6months ago and had plenty to spend. But anything in Remuera and other inner suburbs with a decent sized section was twice the price and gobbled up straight away. He ended up buying just north of the bridge.
He also payed a lot of attention to what the local zone rules were for minimum section size. If his section was less than 2x this minimum size then, he logically could not sub-divide in the future (which he was happy about). Not sure what the exact issues were but it seemed to be of some importance.
Sorry for going off track, but the post about plot size jogged my memory, and maybe there is something there to be aware of.
Its a real shame that central Auckland is going this way. My mate was looking to buy there 6months ago and had plenty to spend. But anything in Remuera and other inner suburbs with a decent sized section was twice the price and gobbled up straight away. He ended up buying just north of the bridge.
He also payed a lot of attention to what the local zone rules were for minimum section size. If his section was less than 2x this minimum size then, he logically could not sub-divide in the future (which he was happy about). Not sure what the exact issues were but it seemed to be of some importance.
Sorry for going off track, but the post about plot size jogged my memory, and maybe there is something there to be aware of.
#13
Re: where to stay auckland
Originally posted by sully4441
I see your destination is Dunedin, we spent 5 days there, 3 more than planned as jayne was in hospital for 3 days with an infection, but we fell in love with the place. All the best for the future
I see your destination is Dunedin, we spent 5 days there, 3 more than planned as jayne was in hospital for 3 days with an infection, but we fell in love with the place. All the best for the future
Would love to hear more of your thoughts on your visit to NZ - maybe you could start a new thread. Where do you intend to move to now?
#14
Originally posted by Kiwipaul
Get a taxis or bus from the airport as you don't really want to try and navigate a strange city with strange road rules after a 24 hour flight. The traffic in central Auckland can be a nightmare.
Get a taxis or bus from the airport as you don't really want to try and navigate a strange city with strange road rules after a 24 hour flight. The traffic in central Auckland can be a nightmare.
As for hotels, you're spoilt for choice at the moment as it's the middle of winter here in NZ they're all empty, so you should be able to get a good deal (even at the top end places like the Stamford Plaza). The Heritage is good (& Avis have a car hire depot directly opposite, on Nelson St) so is City Life (on Queen St) & the Airedale is fine as flyboy suggests. The New President is a bit cheaper, & very central (on Victoria St) comparable to a travel inn back home.
Russ.
#15
Originally posted by BritboyNZ
I'm with Paul on this one - driving after a long flight, especially in an unfamiliar city And with NZ's strange give way rule (have a look at: www.aahost.co.nz/roadrules.html) can be a recipe for disaster. An alternative is the Airbus (www.airbus.co.nz) that runs every 20 mins from the airport to the city and drops off at all of the hotels/backpackers etc. Costs $22 return, or $13 1-way.
As for hotels, you're spoilt for choice at the moment as it's the middle of winter here in NZ they're all empty, so you should be able to get a good deal (even at the top end places like the Stamford Plaza). The Heritage is good (& Avis have a car hire depot directly opposite, on Nelson St) so is City Life (on Queen St) & the Airedale is fine as flyboy suggests. The New President is a bit cheaper, & very central (on Victoria St) comparable to a travel inn back home.
Russ.
I'm with Paul on this one - driving after a long flight, especially in an unfamiliar city And with NZ's strange give way rule (have a look at: www.aahost.co.nz/roadrules.html) can be a recipe for disaster. An alternative is the Airbus (www.airbus.co.nz) that runs every 20 mins from the airport to the city and drops off at all of the hotels/backpackers etc. Costs $22 return, or $13 1-way.
As for hotels, you're spoilt for choice at the moment as it's the middle of winter here in NZ they're all empty, so you should be able to get a good deal (even at the top end places like the Stamford Plaza). The Heritage is good (& Avis have a car hire depot directly opposite, on Nelson St) so is City Life (on Queen St) & the Airedale is fine as flyboy suggests. The New President is a bit cheaper, & very central (on Victoria St) comparable to a travel inn back home.
Russ.
And as I mentioned jet lag ....I wasn't prepared for the effect at all. We allowed for 1 day to acclimatise.....mistake....It took us 3 days to get into the right time zone and it looks like it will be 3 days to get used to uk time again.
LMS