Just Back From Recce!
Nov 20th 2007, 9:59 am
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Just Back From Recce!
Hi,
I,ve just returned from a recce trip to the North Island,
I must say it exceeded all my expectations in all areas
I rented a car, drove from auckland to tauranga, visited rotorua, drove back to Auckland , then to hamilton and then back to Touranga then returned to auckland.
I found a grate deal on car hire, varied accommodation and a cracking variety of local contacts, now friends (some met at local hostelries) and have a basic but essential overview of suburbs and schools in different areas.
trip was a great success and recommended as a return to areas only defined that my first impressions where correct
Attended 5 interviews, 2 very positive, all arranged by BBT who proved excellent and free!
we now know where we want to be and are aiming for early next year.
I will post a detailed thread or two soon, otherwise if I can help with questions please ask.
Hope to be back in NZ soon
I,ve just returned from a recce trip to the North Island,
I must say it exceeded all my expectations in all areas
I rented a car, drove from auckland to tauranga, visited rotorua, drove back to Auckland , then to hamilton and then back to Touranga then returned to auckland.
I found a grate deal on car hire, varied accommodation and a cracking variety of local contacts, now friends (some met at local hostelries) and have a basic but essential overview of suburbs and schools in different areas.
trip was a great success and recommended as a return to areas only defined that my first impressions where correct
Attended 5 interviews, 2 very positive, all arranged by BBT who proved excellent and free!
we now know where we want to be and are aiming for early next year.
I will post a detailed thread or two soon, otherwise if I can help with questions please ask.
Hope to be back in NZ soon
Nov 20th 2007, 10:08 am
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Re: Just Back From Recce!
It is an attractive country in many ways, true.
Nov 20th 2007, 3:22 pm
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Re: Just Back From Recce!
Hi,
I,ve just returned from a recce trip to the North Island,
I must say it exceeded all my expectations in all areas
I rented a car, drove from auckland to tauranga, visited rotorua, drove back to Auckland , then to hamilton and then back to Touranga then returned to auckland.
I found a grate deal on car hire, varied accommodation and a cracking variety of local contacts, now friends (some met at local hostelries) and have a basic but essential overview of suburbs and schools in different areas.
trip was a great success and recommended as a return to areas only defined that my first impressions where correct
Attended 5 interviews, 2 very positive, all arranged by BBT who proved excellent and free!
we now know where we want to be and are aiming for early next year.
I will post a detailed thread or two soon, otherwise if I can help with questions please ask.
Hope to be back in NZ soon
I,ve just returned from a recce trip to the North Island,
I must say it exceeded all my expectations in all areas
I rented a car, drove from auckland to tauranga, visited rotorua, drove back to Auckland , then to hamilton and then back to Touranga then returned to auckland.
I found a grate deal on car hire, varied accommodation and a cracking variety of local contacts, now friends (some met at local hostelries) and have a basic but essential overview of suburbs and schools in different areas.
trip was a great success and recommended as a return to areas only defined that my first impressions where correct
Attended 5 interviews, 2 very positive, all arranged by BBT who proved excellent and free!
we now know where we want to be and are aiming for early next year.
I will post a detailed thread or two soon, otherwise if I can help with questions please ask.
Hope to be back in NZ soon
Nov 21st 2007, 12:24 am
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Re: Just Back From Recce!
You didn't say what your favourite place was and where you are intending to live. Nosey - 
I know.
I know.
Nov 21st 2007, 2:45 am
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Re: Just Back From Recce!
Hi,
I,ve just returned from a recce trip to the North Island,
I must say it exceeded all my expectations in all areas
I rented a car, drove from auckland to tauranga, visited rotorua, drove back to Auckland , then to hamilton and then back to Touranga then returned to auckland.
I found a grate deal on car hire, varied accommodation and a cracking variety of local contacts, now friends (some met at local hostelries) and have a basic but essential overview of suburbs and schools in different areas.
trip was a great success and recommended as a return to areas only defined that my first impressions where correct
Attended 5 interviews, 2 very positive, all arranged by BBT who proved excellent and free!
we now know where we want to be and are aiming for early next year.
I will post a detailed thread or two soon, otherwise if I can help with questions please ask.
Hope to be back in NZ soon
I,ve just returned from a recce trip to the North Island,
I must say it exceeded all my expectations in all areas
I rented a car, drove from auckland to tauranga, visited rotorua, drove back to Auckland , then to hamilton and then back to Touranga then returned to auckland.
I found a grate deal on car hire, varied accommodation and a cracking variety of local contacts, now friends (some met at local hostelries) and have a basic but essential overview of suburbs and schools in different areas.
trip was a great success and recommended as a return to areas only defined that my first impressions where correct
Attended 5 interviews, 2 very positive, all arranged by BBT who proved excellent and free!
we now know where we want to be and are aiming for early next year.
I will post a detailed thread or two soon, otherwise if I can help with questions please ask.
Hope to be back in NZ soon
We are going over in March for 3 weeks to do the same (flights booked last year)
Hope you dont mind me asking, regarding Car and places to stay were do I start.
Two families total of (7)
Regards
Karen
Nov 21st 2007, 6:06 am
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Re: Just Back From Recce!
Likewise we are going over at the end of february to do the same so would love to know details of cars/hotel etc.!!
Nov 21st 2007, 6:16 am
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Re: Just Back From Recce!
I think you need to visit the mainland to get a balanced picture 
Nov 21st 2007, 8:14 am
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We're going next year. Flights booked - v.interested in car hire. When booking in the UK we're looking at £42 per day for an MPV (previa, etc.).
Nov 21st 2007, 8:41 am
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Re: Just Back From Recce!
Found south of Welly, I'd hazard a guess 
Nov 21st 2007, 8:41 am
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Nov 21st 2007, 10:22 am
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Re: Just Back From Recce!
we just got back and the cheapest car hire for us was exploremore.co.nz on beachroad auckland.think it was for 16 days,budget car,came to $512.
