... stop off in the Cooks and get to Aitutaki when we next head to NZ. As for the Raro accommodations, I have been in touch with the vacation rental owner. I am happy with the place and will most likely just stick with it. Thanks for the recon offer though ... more

... and when to meet the vacation rental owner at the property! We have been stuck in the Arrivals area of a Canadian airport for as long as 2 hours; the line up for the foreign nationals was even worse. We have also zipped through other airports in under 5 minutes ... more

... full facilities or a serviced apartment. A lot of the mid range accommodation options in Auckland (NZ$100-200) are serviced apartment style, but offer great value and a lot are centrally located. Just to mention a few possible ones - Quest on Queen, Oaks residences (I stay), Waldorf Celestion, Elliot ... more

Thanks for your reply. Hotel or apartment would do. As long as it's central and quiet. Mid range perfect. ... more

... get acclimated, head for hotel/apartment area, explore, One Tree HIll or Mt Eden? Should we try to do more this first day. Jet lag shouldn't be too bad since our flight will be during "our night" Day 2: Hop on/Hop off bus - Sky Tower, Bastion Pt Lookout ... more

... in Auckland. The first will be to do sight seeing things in the city itself and the second time will be to do a day trip to Waiheke Island and probably another day trip. What areas are best? We will have a car and will need apartment style accomodation. Thanks ... more

... for enquiring on my behalf. It was much appreciated. I have, now, decided to stay in a serviced apartment which includes a washer/dryer. It's mighty important, especially as I'll be travelling from the UK and won't want to drag a suitcase laden with lots of clothing ... more

... book, there are lots of apartment style hotels that offer great value and have 2 bedroom apartments that include ... ... be Oaks istay, any of the quest chain of hotels (several locations around the city), The Quadrant, + many others. These should all have 2 bedroom apartments at around $200 per night ... more

... will be staying in Celestion Apartment from 21st ~ 24th Nov. I am here on a short business trip and will only have free time from 5pm onwards everyday. Need advice on the main attractions, shopping malls and restaurants that i can visit during this period of stay. Please help as ... more