... is near a greenspace. We will have a rental car for a day trip or two so is this location good highway access? Does anyone have any comments about this accommodation? Or perhaps alternate suggestions, of self catering apartments, in a suburb? Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions ... more

I will post when I have stayed at the flat. The rental is only for four days so I am sure we will be fine. And I do like walking. Thanks to all for your input. ... more

... for part two of our vacation :) Trying to plan some activites We definatley are going to do the explorer bus to check out the city - go to Mission Bay area for beach walk and lunch, etc. As well as ferry for day trip of lunch and sightseeing at Waiheke Island ... more

... be best to hire a rental car and ... ... down harbour. Day 3. Hir rental and drive to Waitakere Ranges - Arataki visitors centre, then Kumeu wineries & Muriwai beach and Gannet colony there. Additonally (time permitting) drive to Cornwall Park and up One tree Hill summit on the way/return journey from ... more

I think gas is around $2.11 today. Not sure about hiring a caravan. Do you mean campervan?. For the type of vacation you are looking at. Doing it in a campervan would be a nice way to go. ... more

... You may indeed find a rental car/motels a cheaper option than a camper. When renting a camper its recommended to get one with a toilet as many councils around the country are now placing severe restrictions on campers without facilities. Additionally the roads are often narrow and winding compared ... more

... Next option could be a rental car for the North Island and a camper van for the South Island, or again a rental car. If we go between Dec 16 and Jan 15th, being high season, will we HAVE to pre-book , pre-pay motels and B & B's? I ... more