Tag: New Zealand
Boarding at the end of the international terminal required us to shuffle past other passengers as we were able to board with the frequent flyers and fellow business class passengers. It felt like this was going to be a full flight.
Continue reading “2018 – Part 45 – Hopping across the Tasman”
We effortlessly returned our rental car and walked into the international terminal. Our early arrival allowed us to maximize our time at the airport, strange right?
We needed a simple place to stay overnight near Auckland airport. The closest was an Ibis Budget. As we arrived late, it was a good thing that we selected a simple hotel for our night’s stay.
Continue reading “2018 – Part 43 – Ibis Budget Auckland Airport”
After a day spent in Napier, we returned to the road and had one scheduled stop before ending our day’s travel near Auckland airport ahead of our morning flight the following day.
However, we ended up stopping at a couple spots in Taupo that made the return drive unique and memorable.
Continue reading “2018 – Part 42 – Crossing the country (again)”
We had a full day to explore Napier. What’s in Napier? It’s located in a wine region of New Zealand, home to the National Aquarium, and its downtown is one of a few that were built in an Art Deco style.