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 Traveller's Tales: Getting around in New Zealand
Know the most popular landmarks in New Zealand. You may read about best transportation, recommended travel itinerary, suggested routes and directions. Also, you might want to read our
Auckland city guide,
Bay of Islands city guide,
Dunedin city guide,
Queenstown city guide,
and Wellington city guide.
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| S Weir |
15 November 2002 |
Stayed at Carlton Hotel Auckland - Auckland, New Zealand.
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I never have time to anything much in Auckland except work and business dinners. I can highly recommend Meccano Restaurant. I would suggest travellers are aware of the difference in the street cabs and the corporate cabs and always use the cab company suggested by the hotel.
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| A Ruby |
18 September 2002 |
Stayed at Carlton Hotel Auckland - Auckland, New Zealand.
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I think that the following is a point worth making: This was my first time to visit New Zealand (I live in Florida, USA). I absolutely was not looking for a big city environment, and had no idea that was what I would get when I went to Auckland (I had limited time planning for this trip). I took a couple of the ferries leading to some of the nearby islands for the purposes of hiking/getting away from the city. I got around by walking (everything that I was interested in doing was located nearby). The one restaurant that I would recommend is the one located on top of the tower (this is a rotating restaurant that gives excellent views of the city). Anyhow, I wound up leaving Auckland on the 10th or the 11th, to go to other places further south on the North Island.
I really wish that the other accommodations that I had were as impressive as the Carlton.
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| E Arkins |
10 September 2002 |
Stayed at Carlton Hotel Auckland - Auckland, New Zealand.
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In Auckland take the time to catch the ferry to Waiheke island (30 mins). When there, hire a car very cheaply for as little as an hour. Avery beautiful place with lots of sandy bays. Another must is the Auckland museum. Very interesting and demonstrations of Maori dancing songs and war rituals. If you like food on the go, sample a kebab from Kebabs on Queens on Queen street.
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| K Dare |
30 August 2002 |
Stayed at Hyatt Regency Auckland - Auckland, New Zealand.
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Hotel is in the heart of downtown Auckland, New Zealand with easy walking access to the Sky Tower and downtown shopping. Bush and Beach tour was marvelous, if you go on the Bay of Islands tour, be sure to do the Cape Brett portion or you will really miss out on the full experience. The buffet in the Sky Tower was great - lots of food choices, reasonably priced. Good bus service available to major tourist sights, including the museum.
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| D A. young |
10 August 2002 |
Stayed at Mercure Wellington - Wellington, New Zealand.
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Used a car but had the hotel been closer to buses, would have used them more frequently than I did. Most dramatic city and not for those who are unfit physically.
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| R Alderson |
08 July 2002 |
Stayed at Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch - Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Recommend tour to Antarctic Centre and Willowbank. Gondola ride and evening meal a must for sights over the city. Everyone we met in Christchurch was friendly and helpful, especially the 'characters' on the city trams.
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| P Carletto |
22 April 2002 |
Stayed at Hyatt Regency Auckland - Auckland, New Zealand.
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If you take the Hotel Bus from the Auckland Aiport, take in mind that the Hyatt is the last hotel of the itinerary and you can stay on the bus 50/60 minutes before to reach the hotel. The only other option is the taxi.
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| S Weir |
21 April 2002 |
Stayed at Carlton Hotel Auckland - Auckland, New Zealand.
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I am only ever in Auckland on business so do not get to see much of the city.
The hotel was prompt and efficient in organinsing taxis for me to get to my appointments.
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| J Hagen |
13 April 2002 |
Stayed at Hyatt Regency Auckland - Auckland, New Zealand.
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When on a 1/2 day tour of Auckland booked at hotel was very interesting and informative tour. Hotel also arraanged a cab for us to go to dinner the cab fare was three times more than the return cab. $15+ vs $5 We told hotel desk they said it was the cab company they use. I would recommend calling your own cab.
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| A Makus |
13 April 2002 |
Stayed at Hyatt Regency Auckland - Auckland, New Zealand.
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New Zealand is a beautiful country with lots to see and do. North Island: In Auckland, one restaurants that we ate at, the Sea Mart, was, in our estimate, grossly over-rated. We would not recommend it. We would recommend taking a bus-tour of Auckland, and visiting the AA office (but take along your AAA or CAA card)--lots of free maps, brochures and accommodations guides. Eat at Fat Dog Cafe in Rotorua. Go on a whale watch in Kaikoura. South Island: Visit a winery. Drive up to Mt. Cook to the Hermitage Hotel; sit in the lounge and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the sun set behind beautiful Mt. Cook.
Even if you don't bungy jump, do stop at one of the sites and watch the crazies; its wild. Take a jet-boat ride with Shotover Jet in Queenstown. Go through the underground power station on the west shore of Lake Manapouri, then take a cruise through Doubtful Sound. Highly recommended is the Punakaiki Rocks Hotel in Punakaiki, on the west coast, right on the Tasman Sea; while you're there, see the pancake rocks and blowholes...very worth-while. Take bug spray for your walking tours. Stop at Fox Glacier and Franz Joseph Glaciers.
Also, if you get lost, have questions or problems, don't hesitate to ask the kiwis; they are very friendly and helpful, and just plain nice people. Try all the different kinds of food (and forget your diet).
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