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Price-wise I think they are exactly the same - £10.45 a night for an 8-bed dorm. | Price-wise I think they are exactly the same - £10.45 a night for an 8-bed dorm. | ||
Because of location and reviews '''Auckland International YHA''' wins...this round... also airbus from airport goes straight there which is handy. Important not to confuse with Auckland City YHA which is apparently crappola. | |||
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Revision as of 14:18, 29 October 2009
New Zealand
Introduction
That's right. You heard me. I'm going to spend a year working and travelling in the awesome formally known as 'New Zealand'
To Do
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Make a to-do list |
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Get work/holiday visa |
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Book Flight |
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Get Travel Insurance |
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Book initial accommodation in Auckland |
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Set up NZ Bank Account |
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Transfer money to that bank account |
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Buy a giant backpack + sleeping bag |
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Buy a netbook for travelling computations |
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Buy Matt-leg tour ticket |
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Buy Mum-leg tour ticket |
Flights
I can only book one flight at a time (because airlines only let you book up to 11 months in advance). I'll be travelling by AirNewZealand.
OUTBOUND
- Outbound Flight Status: Unbooked
Outbound Flight
| From | To | Date and Time | Flight No | Class | Carrier |
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| London - LHR | ? Hong Kong ? | Tuesday 10th August 2010 (time) - (time) | Flight ID | Class: Economy | AirNewZealand |
| ? Hong Kong ? | Auckland - AUK | Tuesday 11th August 2010 (time) - (time) | Flight ID | Class: Economy | AirNewZealand |
RETURN
- Return Flight Status: Unbooked
Return flight
| From | To | Date and Time | Flight No | Class | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland - AUK | ? Hong Kong ? | ? 10th August 2011 (time) - (time) | Flight ID | Class: Economy | AirNewZealand |
| ? Hong Kong ? | London - LHR | ? 11th August 2011 (time) - (time) | Flight ID | Class: Economy | AirNewZealand |
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Auckland Accommodation
Two Main options:
Oaklands Lodge in Mt. Eden, short (cheap and regular) bus ride to centre, pleasant and quiet location.
Auckland International YHA - excellent cooking facilities, nearer centre and probably have better travel centre.
Might win on convenience- can always book for 6 days then switch to Oaklands if it's no good.
Price-wise I think they are exactly the same - £10.45 a night for an 8-bed dorm.
Because of location and reviews Auckland International YHA wins...this round... also airbus from airport goes straight there which is handy. Important not to confuse with Auckland City YHA which is apparently crappola.
Travel Insurance
| Policy | GlobeLinks | World Nomad |
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| Cover 1 | GL Thing | WN Thing |
| Cover 2 | GL Thing 2 | WN Thing 2 |
| Cost | GL quote | WN quote |
Rough Plan
- Arrive in Auckland, get over jet lag, deal with bank stuff and other stuff.
- Work out next step arrangements, maybe farmstay.
- Do something for 3 months
- Enter Matt stage left (Auckland -> Christchurch)
- Do something else for a few months
- Enter Mum stage right (Christchurch -> Auckland)
- Do some more things for a few months
- Come home with a slightly Kiwi accent, and a set of charming anecdotes where money used to be.
Mandatory activities
- Pilgrimage to Te Awamutu
- Waitomo Caves
- Sandboarding
- Visiting: Napier, New Plymouth, Dunedin, Stewart Island, the Catlins, Fox Glacier, Milford Sound, Auckland, Christchurch, Greymouth, etc.
- Maybe a trip to Samoa.
Work and homestay Options
Small trips and tours
http://www.fullers.co.nz/destinations-tours/rangitoto-island.php