got direct flight sydney - auckland, make sure you choose else buta buta transit

This post has been edited by bearbear: Jun 6 2014, 01:55 PM

Lucky scpt told me. I just checked, the flight I was checking the other day was direct 3 hours 5 minute flight

Depart 6.35pm arrive auckland 11.40pm. Price now AUD180. Dunno want buy now or wait future promo.

haha. They consolidate most of their flights, all go through the same route. So, say if u go to Christchuch, you'll have to stop by Auckland/Wellington too
Rarely they have direct flights

Oh, I didn't know that we can transit like this. Thanks!!!
For accommodations, any place that's affordable for 5 nights stay?

Yea, to CHC I know have to stop by but to Auckland I thought all direct flights haha. Lucky thing I check. Otherwise total time is plus minus 9 hours compared to direct flight 3 hours. So much time wasted lol.

In Auckland? I'm not very sure about accommodation, maybe you can check previous few posts. I think some other forumers have mentioned a few

not really your traditional transit, more like 2 different flight organized by yourself to keep the cost down. Make sure you allow sufficient time between flight as you need to check out and check in again at Sydney / Melb.

Auckland? i settle for St Martins Waldord 300 bucks per day for 2 bedroom apartment.

Too bad no more flight from Singapore to Sydney by Jetstar starting this July

hi. what position u hold there? snowmaker? any tips how to get a job at ski resort? what they ask or test during interview?
hope u can share more. thanks!

haha, sorry.. my last statement could be interpreted in different ways.

I was referring to the cost of a lift pass eg. NZD99, which isn't too bad if you are earning in NZD (not ski resort job, but just working in NZ). If you earn RM, that becomes expensive...

However, I know that if you are a (good) ski-instructor, or a emergency doctor specializing in accidents (umm that tends to happen on a ski-field), you can get a job no problems. For other types of jobs on the ski-field, you really need to be local with a Kiwi-accent... g'day mate But anyway, the ski-field websites have comprehensive information on vacancies and how you can apply.

See more at: http://www.mtruapehu.com/winter/jobs/#sthash.rMQhNcsj.dpuf

i see. yea, earning RM and spend in NZD is costly. too bad i dun have the skillset to work in ski-field. i'm applying for aus whv and thinking to get a job during ski season. that's hard i believe.

queenstown must be flocked with ppl heading to coronet peak and the remarkables now... enjoy your winter!

Guys. My friend just came back from new zealand working holiday and having bunch of nz dollar. Kindly pm me if you need to exchange any. Thanks.

Hi,

I will be staying 2 nights in Christchurch. Do I need a car to go around? I don't take bus, are there any trams/MRT operational?

Is it easy to drive in the city? I have driven in Auckland, but not Christchurch.

Thanks.

didn't see any MRT / tram.

Driving is still ok with GPS, there are some closed road here and there you would need to detour as you get nearer to the red zone.

This post has been edited by bearbear: Jun 11 2014, 09:48 AM

I don't see a difference driving in Christchurch compared to driving in Auckland. As usual, pay attention to speed limits and be aware of your surroundings. Use a GPS and you'll be fine.

do i need a car in Auckland?
cause my flight is 6.45 am leaving auckland, so returning the car is a problem.
So planning to return the car when reach auckland and use public transport at auckland. was it convenient enough?

I do have problem to get a hostel that provide car park in wellington.
any recommendation for this?

I'm not sure about public transport but have you book your hotel in Auckland? Maybe get an airport hotel or nearby that provide free airport shuttle transfer. Return the car when you arrive Auckland (at the airport I assume?), take free transfer to hotel, stay one night, take free transfer to airport the next day.

I have not book the hostel in auckland yet.

i will be at Auckland 2D2N.
There are a hotel very near to Airport but nothing there.
City to airport cost NZD16 perway..

I do planning to return the car at Auckland city.

return car on 9Aug 3pm
flight is 11Aug 6.45am.

on 10aug, i will taking public transport.

we park on the street, night - morning (7am i think) are free and without restriction. The other time we are driving around exploring so no problem.

even the bus fare was not cheap in CHC, I still remember is about
NZ 9-10 for a short distance of 2-3km/pac/way. Definitely worth it
to take taxi for a family travel.

hi guys.. if i want to go to south island, that means i should land at CHC right, not at Auckland? The flight should be like this.. kl to australia (syd/melbourn), and then CHC?

Secondly, can my family & I enjoy swimming in the sea or lake in the southern island during summer? so far, I haven't found any pictures showing people swimming in the sea in anywhere in SI..

-If I travel using caravan/motorhome, I can still go to any attractions, right? I mean, there wouldn't be a place where it is reachable by cars only or only cars allowed and caravan is not allowed to pass or park.. right?