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Published: September 5th 2008
New Zealand Movan
NZ Barbies (to left of door) are efficient and a good way to cook when it's hot. We stored this one in the boot (that wooden box hanging off the rear) The awning is needed more for rain than sun. Chances are you’ll fly into Auckland International Airport south of Auckland. Near Manukau Harbor, it’s not the easiest place to face your first time driving on the left side of the road in a strange vehicle that flips on the windshield wipers and smears bugs every time you reach for your turn signals. You’ll probably want to check out at least some of Auckland’s tourist attractions, so you’ll need accommodations for a night or two.
There are several quality hotels near the Auckland Airport. If you are driving an auto or RVing, the Great South Road runs parallel to and crosses over the motorway. Grocery stores, restaurants and motels are all along this old highway. Fifteen to twenty minutes south at Manurewa or Papakura, traffic thins out and prices are reasonable—don’t forget your AAA card. Before checking into a motel, stop at a supermarket for breakfast and snacks. Rooms have mini kitchens with coffee and tea.
About a thirty minute drive north of the airport, central Auckland offers a variety of accommodations.
Another option if you’ve rented an auto or RV is to book into the
Top 10 Holiday Park at nearby Manukau City. The Top 10 Holiday Park is close to downtown Auckland, a mall, and Rainbow’s End Adventure Park—a large amusement park. Rooms are rented with or without linen. Bring your own linen for a lower price. You’ll share toilet/shower facilities and the community kitchen and TV/Reading Room. Another advantage of the Top 10 Holiday Park, if you’re driving an auto or RVing— city buses stop right outside. Auckland is a large city squeezed through a tiny isthmus. If you’re not ready to tackle city traffic and the frustration of finding a parking space while driving on the wrong side of the road—hop on the bus.
If you have a KOA card, bring it. Top 10 Parks offer a 10%!d(MISSING)iscount with your KOA card. They sell their own card for 20$US. The card purchased when you check in, is good for two years and is reciprocal with a US KOA card. In New Zealand, your KOA card also brings discounts on entertainment and food.
Don’t leave home without your AAA or KOA card.
Lyn Traveling New Zealand , my other blog is still rambling around Northland. Hopefully we'll get to Whangarei by next week.
I recommend Top 10 Holiday Parks often. They're easy to find if it's your first trip to New Zealand. I also drop in freedom camping spots as I go along. You probably won't find any of those in Auckland, though. It's not too likely anyone will invite you to spend the night in their driveway.
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Tamfish
Tam Fisher
Holiday Park?
Is that the Top 10 Holiday Park at Manukau City?