See what the experts are saying about Manukau. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Money
It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel b... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
The North Island Auckland -- Far too often overlooked as little more than a landing port, Auckland has first-rate attractions, quality accommodations, and diverse leisure opportunities. It is without doubt the most cosmopolitan of the citi... Continue reading »
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Staying safe
New Zealand is generally a very safe destination, one of the safest in the world. Still, exercise the same care that you would in any major city. People-oriented dangers -- theft, assault, murder -- should be mentioned, but it's important to... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
Unfortunately, there's nothing standard about accommodations rates here, and what you get for NZ$150 (US$107/£54) can be much better than something for two or three times the price. My words of advice are: Ask around, visit websites for photo... Continue reading »
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Each time you take a flight or drive a car, CO2 is released into the atmosphere. You can help neutralize this danger to our planet through "carbon offsetting" -- paying someone to reduce your CO2 emissions by the same amount you've added. Car... Continue reading »
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Internet access
Without Your Own Computer To find cybercafes in your destination, check www.cybercaptive.com and www.cybercafe.com. Aside from formal cybercafes, most youth hostels nowadays have at least one computer you can get to the Internet on. And... Continue reading »
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Tips on dining
My best advice to anyone coming to New Zealand is to plan plenty of exercise so that you'll be perpetually hungry and therefore well able to justify every single indulgence that you're likely to be faced with. Forget restraint and prepare to... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
New Zealand offers some of the most exciting vacation opportunities for families with kids. Hiking, swimming, sailing, and whale-watching are only a few of the activities children of all ages can enjoy. Older, more adventurous kids will no do... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Gay and lesbian travelers will feel at ease in New Zealand, especially in Auckland and Wellington. For information, go to the New Zealand Gay and Lesbian Tourism Association website at www.iglta.org, or write to them at P.O. Box 24-558, Welli... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Discounts for those over 60 are increasingly available in New Zealand, so be sure to inquire when making reservations for accommodations and attractions. Don't forget to carry photo identification. Those over 60 are entitled to a 20% discount... Continue reading »
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Tips for single travelers
New Zealand is a perfectly safe place for traveling solo, although I assume that everyone will act with common sense in terms of personal safety and late-night wanderings. (And of course, you won't want to take off on a long trek into the mou... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
The International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC) (www.istc.org) was formed in 1949 to make travel around the world more affordable for students. Check out its website for comprehensive travel services information and details on how to ge... Continue reading »
Manukau Travel Experiences
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Auckland
AucklandAfter a 13 hour flight we arrived in Auckland very early in the morning. We met a lovely elderly couple from the north island on... Continue reading »
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Jet Lag, and New Zealands Largest City
Well, we landed in Auckland at a pretty reasonable time - unfortunately we didnt know what that time was and it took us a good 20 mi... Continue reading »
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Auckland & the Northland
After traveling for over 24 hours we finally arrived in Auckland, the city of sails, on Saturday, December 27th. We arrived late at night... Continue reading »
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Auckland - Queenstown (5)
ENGLISH VERSION - CYMRAEG ISODIt was warm in Fiji, but upon arriving in New Zealand we discovered that things were going to&nbs... Continue reading »
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Heading south in record time
There were a few things that hit us when we got to Auckland. The weather, it was cold. The lack of people, we could run an... Continue reading »
