Sebel Auckland

Go the Wallabies! A great weekend away with J&P but alas the Wallabies lost Emirates flights Sebel Suites Auckland Waiheke Island

EK Sydney to Auckland on a brand new aircraft Staying at the  Sebel Suites at Viaduct Harbour P forgot his camera battery - very funny! Afternoon shopping Dinner at ...

... stretching several km in the other direction at a couple of junctions. We begin to wonder if anyone will be left in Auckland when we get there. We cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge and orbit the city centry one way system a couple of times ...

... a great atmosphere.  We had a good lunch and then took the ferry to Devonport - just a half hour ride across Auckland harbour.  What a delightful place, full of the most beautiful Victorian houses and lovely beaches.   There are two ...

We left for the Logan airport at noon on Friday, October 8th and arrived in Auckland, 28 hours later, at 9 AM on Sunday, October 10th. What happened to Saturday? There were no problems on the flight. It was just long and a little cramped. We checked into ...

... are going to help the girls buy a van to carry them round New Zealand. Every Sunday there is a second hand car market in Auckland at Ellerslie Racecourse and it is apparently an ideal place to pick up backpacker transport. Their plan is to buy a small van ...

Arrived in Aukland, and was greeted by Pete our driver for the next two days.  He gave us a wonderful quick tour of the area on our way to the waterfront where our hotel was located.  We discussed the Aussie and Kiwi (NZ) custom of not tipping. ...

... to get about 4 – 5 hours myself and only had time to watch 2 films out of 79.   Landed at Auckland ½ hour early, got our luggage easily and exited immigration.   The official was pleasant and welcoming – in stark contrast ...

Vi har lige snakket med DK. Det er meget underligt at I sidder midt i snestormen, når vi kigger ud på blå himmel og solskin over havnen. Tak for kommentarerne, det ser sørme ud til at bloggen var en god ide - tak Mads ;) Efter morgenmaden skal vi ud ...

Er netop vågnet kl.7.00 efter 11 timers søvn, som vi manglede efter 43 timers rejse! Her er varmt, 23 grader og høj luftfugtighed, så vi nyder bare at vinden blæser ind fra havet her på Aucklands havnefront. Der var hverken forsinkelser eller ...

... and mushroom pasta for Sue and a Chicken Risotto for Lionel). I had my hair cut and then went to Albert Park and Auckland Domain park for the afternoon - lovely flowers and gardens..... Now getting ready for the NZ tour welcome party andto meet our ...