OHbaby! Forums : Auckland - what to do? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 07 May 2026 14:55:17 +0000 Fri, 30 May 2008 08:45:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=17734 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : I think everyone&#039;s mentioned...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398817&title=auckland-what-to-do#398817 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 17734
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 8:45am

I think everyone's mentioned most of the things I would do.

I definitely second a trip to Waiheke on the ferry if the weather's nice (I love it over there).

The Auckland Botanical gardens are nice too. There's a good cafe at the entrance then you can stroll around through the gardens (make sure you take bread for the ducks). ]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 08:45:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398817&title=auckland-what-to-do#398817 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : It&#039;s funny what you guys...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398810&title=auckland-what-to-do#398810 Author: kebakat
Subject: 17734
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 8:42am

It's funny what you guys say about Kelly T's.. I've been there before and really liked it.. even if that was a number of years ago]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 08:42:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398810&title=auckland-what-to-do#398810 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : I&#039;m trying to think of all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398641&title=auckland-what-to-do#398641 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 9:51pm

I'm trying to think of all the touristy stuff I did when I first arrived here...

Go up a few of the volcanoes - awesome views across the city

A day trip over to Waiheke or Rangitoto is fantastic too

I luuuurve going for walks on Tamaki Drive (Mmmmm Movenpick ice creams) and going for a drive up the hill to St Heliers to see the million dollar houses lol)

Waitakere Ranges have some nice drives and look out points. There's also a walk you can do that is buggy friendly, bah I forget the name of it - it's on scenic drives anyways (I think)

Just a thought if you wanted to splash out for your DHs birthday - Meccanos at Mechanics Bay (downtown, coming away from the CBD) is right next to the Westpac Helicopter base and you might see if take off    It's lovely food but very pricey]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 21:51:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398641&title=auckland-what-to-do#398641 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : If you are going to the Zoo,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398455&title=auckland-what-to-do#398455 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 8:19pm

If you are going to the Zoo, Western Springs is next door and Motat's plane hanger is across the road.

Ferry ride to Devonport, and / or wander around North Head is lots of fun.

Kelly Tarltons is expensive, but worth it I think, I've taken a few visitors there and they've all enjoyed it.

The Museum, domain, Newmarket shops. The Lion brewery tour might interest DH.

Oh and the beaches, any of them. Mission Bay, the West coast Piha or Karekare, something you don't get in Manawatu ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 20:19:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398455&title=auckland-what-to-do#398455 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : Definitely Butterfly creek- Ella...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398446&title=auckland-what-to-do#398446 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 8:13pm

Definitely Butterfly creek- Ella loves it out there and you can take on the little Train ride.

There are a few of us June mums from Auckland so we should try and organise an outing

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 20:13:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398446&title=auckland-what-to-do#398446 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : Of course we want to meet you-...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398397&title=auckland-what-to-do#398397 Author: Bel
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 7:36pm

Of course we want to meet you- we are a friendly bunch up here! (and I'm even further up - so more friendly!! hehe)

The waterfront is lovely, I haven't been to BC yet, but have heard great things... Plenty of shopping places - Botany and Sylvia Park probably the best

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 19:36:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398397&title=auckland-what-to-do#398397 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : hard to find books.... in onehunga...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398394&title=auckland-what-to-do#398394 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 7:34pm

hard to find books.... in onehunga and one in devonport too (well i think it is still there) ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 19:34:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398394&title=auckland-what-to-do#398394 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : mummy_becks wrote:When are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398382&title=auckland-what-to-do#398382 Author: kebakat
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 7:29pm

Originally posted by mummy_becks mummy_becks wrote:

When are you going up there???



Dunno, we are going to figure that out on the weekend. But It will be around the 12th as thats his birthday and he doesn't want to be in town then to be hastled into having a 30th party.


hehe I'm surprised peeps wanna meet me ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 19:29:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398382&title=auckland-what-to-do#398382 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : Butterfly Creek rocks! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398357&title=auckland-what-to-do#398357 Author: Maya
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 7:13pm

Butterfly Creek rocks!]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 19:13:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398357&title=auckland-what-to-do#398357 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : You should meet up with us - what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398345&title=auckland-what-to-do#398345 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 7:07pm

You should meet up with us - what else is there that could possibly be more exciting than that!!

I do agree with the comments about Kelly Tarltons. Very expensive, you would be better to go to butterfly creek IMO.]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 19:07:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398345&title=auckland-what-to-do#398345 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : Go for a walk along Tamaki Drive,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398332&title=auckland-what-to-do#398332 Author: sadie
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 7:02pm

Go for a walk along Tamaki Drive, stopping for ice cream or fish & chips in Mission Bay. There used to be a bike rental place down there, not sure if it still exists though.

The Zoo is amazing and definitely worth it, not so sold on Kelly Tarltons. Last time I went we were through in less than an hour which is very quick considering the cost.

Catch the ferry across to Devonport - take a torch and explore the tunnels up on North Head.

For shopping, Botany, Sylvia Park and Dressmart are all pretty good. ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 19:02:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398332&title=auckland-what-to-do#398332 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : When are you going up there???...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398285&title=auckland-what-to-do#398285 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 6:16pm

When are you going up there???

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 18:16:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398285&title=auckland-what-to-do#398285 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : Western Springs park , by the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398270&title=auckland-what-to-do#398270 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 6:09pm

Western Springs park , by the Zoo is quite nice as well, if its a nice day , they have a park there too ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 18:09:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398270&title=auckland-what-to-do#398270 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : Mum2Lucas wrote:I second butterfly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398257&title=auckland-what-to-do#398257 Author: kebakat
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 5:52pm

Originally posted by Mum2Lucas Mum2Lucas wrote:

I second butterfly creek, they have the cafe, the little train, the petting zoo, butterlfy house ....AND it's next to the international airport so you can see all the big planes too.


Geez I'll never get DH away from it if its by the airport - he's a bit of an air/plane/helicopter freak lol

I never thought of butterfly creek. I've seen a few of you guys mention it on here too.


We don't need a babysitter. Neither of us are really into going out in the evening anymore. We would rather just be lazy even if that is nanaish.

And yes I did mean boarders. I just had a brain freeze ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 17:52:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398257&title=auckland-what-to-do#398257 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : OMG Mel - I love spookers, I haven&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398243&title=auckland-what-to-do#398243 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 5:44pm

OMG Mel - I love spookers, I haven't been since it opened ...and back then I went nearly every weekend with dif friends. It was great fun!

I second butterfly creek, they have the cafe, the little train, the petting zoo, butterlfy house ....AND it's next to the international airport so you can see all the big planes too.

No one has mentioned Rainbows End? ....It's expensive and not all that great if you've been there too many times like myself.

Maritime Museum? ...

I'll get back to you Stacey if I think of any others....botanic gardens makes for a nice walk, sylvia park ...botany for shopping (oh and dressmart)]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 17:44:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398243&title=auckland-what-to-do#398243 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : There is also a borders next to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398239&title=auckland-what-to-do#398239 Author: almostthere
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 5:33pm

There is also a borders next to the town hall :)
there is the star dome: http://www.stardome.org.nz/
The museum as someone said
Next to the ZOO is MOTAT
You could do a ferry ride to devonport and back
Sky tower/ Casino for a night out can be good


Yep, Kelly tarltons IS quite expensive.
]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 17:33:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398239&title=auckland-what-to-do#398239 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : Yeah I would miss Kelly Tarltons...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398229&title=auckland-what-to-do#398229 Author: SuperDaddy
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 5:24pm

Yeah I would miss Kelly Tarltons too .. I live in Auckland and have never been lol

The zoo is cool though .. we are taking Mum when she flies in from the UK as she has been watching the series on TV and wants to go and "meet all the keepers"

Its its school holiday time they can have some cool "kids" attractions on at the museum.

Ferry over to Waiheke or Tiritiri Matangi (sp)

Hmmm ... thats about all I can think of .. (I holiday outside Auckland so Im not too much use lol)

Edited by SuperDaddy]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 17:24:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398229&title=auckland-what-to-do#398229 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : Cool, and of course you&#039;ll...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398205&title=auckland-what-to-do#398205 Author: .Mel
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 5:01pm

Cool, and of course you'll have to meet us all up here! 

Personally, I'd give Kelly Tarltons a miss, it is so expensive.  Book online and you save something like 10%.

Butterfly Creek, you can have a nosey at the butterflies and then take Daniel over to the farm. It's out by the airport.

Do you mean Borders (the bookshop) at Sylvia Park?

Sky Tower

Get a babysitter and you guys go to Spookers!!!

 

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 17:01:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398205&title=auckland-what-to-do#398205 <![CDATA[Auckland - what to do? : DH and I have decided we can&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398196&title=auckland-what-to-do#398196 Author: kebakat
Subject: 17734
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 4:47pm

DH and I have decided we can't afford to go to Aus for his 30th so it's Auckland instead.. his choice lol

Our flights are free - yay for airpoints!

We are trying to figure out how much $$ we need to save.

At least DH has been there a few times and doesn't really mind that much driving around as I refuse to and hate it with a passion lol (I'm too much of a country girl)

We will get acommodation on some website that you book at the last min and get rooms for waaay cheaper.

We are gonna go to the zoo, kelly tartons and that big book shop place that I can't remember the name of as we are all big on books in this house.

What else is there to do? (in September) Daniel will be coming with us too ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 16:47:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17734&PID=398196&title=auckland-what-to-do#398196