Campervan holiday up North...
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Topic: Campervan holiday up North...
Posted By: emachan
Subject: Campervan holiday up North...
Date Posted: 25 May 2008 at 11:39am
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I have booked a campervan for 6 days in July for DH and I to take our final trip together pre-baby.
We're flying into Auckland and picking up a campervan (with toilet and shower, thank goodness!) and thinking of driving up Northland (as I haven't been there since I was 10!) Any suggestions on places to visit, stay in the camper etc? Also, we'll be spending 3 nights at the end of the trip in Auckland - any suggestions on nice hotels to stay? I'm thinking central city so we can use public transport to go places (and shopping for baby!!!) ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD#1 Sept 08 DD#2 Oct 09 |
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 25 May 2008 at 8:00pm
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I would suggest the Bay of Islands for up North.
Regarding the Auckland hotel, I love the Langham. We stayed their on our wedding night 4yrs ago and have managed to spend 2 anniversaries there as well. It can be pricey though. Check out http://www.wotif.com/ - wotif , they often have some great deals. Have a wonderful time, and drive safe! ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 25 May 2008 at 8:09pm
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Orewa has a really good camping ground. Mangawhai and Ruakaka, Omaha, Leigh, Fully recommend Matakana. Citywise; how flash are you wanting to go? Theres Sky City, Heritage, Stamford Plaza, Hilton... If you don't want so flash you could look at places in Newmarket, In Greenlane/Ellerslie there is the Ibis.
------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 25 May 2008 at 8:10pm
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If its your thing going to Waitangi and have a look around up there. I would so love to do that as I am related to one of the chiefs that signed the treaty. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: emachan
Date Posted: 27 May 2008 at 5:26pm
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cool, thanks for the suggestions so far.
We may even venture south of Auckland too, I was thinking of heading to Tauranga? What is there to do/see along the way? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD#1 Sept 08 DD#2 Oct 09 |
Posted By: AngieBabe
Date Posted: 27 May 2008 at 7:18pm
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If you go up Northland you may not have time to get to Tauranga too - well, you could but it would mean a heck of a lot of driving and not much stopping to smell the roses so to speak!
I loved Russell when I was a kid (had two family holidays there) - heaps to see if you're into historical stuff. I can't remember exactly where it is but I know next time I'm up far north I want to go see the massive Kauri, Tane Mahuta - you can use that idea if you want!  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 27 May 2008 at 7:19pm
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The Langham is nice, I went to a conference there recently, and the Sky City Grand. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: emachan
Date Posted: 27 May 2008 at 7:59pm
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sweet - will look into some of those hotels too - hopefully will get a good deal using my entertainment card or using wotif.com ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD#1 Sept 08 DD#2 Oct 09 |