Nomads Fat Camel, Auckland
The Fat Camel is a popular spot for folks' first nights in New Zealand. It's convenient to public transportation and the city center.
Pros: Good location in downtown Auckland; free (small) dinner; bar is a good place to meet other backpackers
Cons: Needs to be refurbished quite a bit: new paint, mattresses, etc.; mattresses are just thin foam sheets; seedy part of town ("massage" parlor right next door)
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Saltwater Lodge, Paihia, Bay of Islands
Saltwater Lodge opened in 2001. It's just a block from the beach and is in great condition.
Pros: Good character; very clean; great kitchen and community room; very helpful desk staff
Cons: Some guests opt to enjoy the large movie collection too much.
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I'll profile more soon.
First, a poll. Should I:
A- Get a job somewhere on the north island for a couple weeks before heading south. I have a couple opportunities to work on farms.
B- Head south now to Wellington and then the south island for some awesome scenery and maybe some skiing.
Leave a comment and let me know what you think
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Farm work! (well, unless ski season is almost over down there)
What's the rush? Try out farm work.
Will
My vote is farm work....You need to start stretching this out a little.
Stay north and see some farms. Or hit the Coromandel if you can. Look up Nigel Horne - he has an outdoor adventure company of some sort, near Whitianga. GORGEOUS cliffs and hot water beach. Head south later.
Thanks for the vicarious travels. Many corporate whores are jealous.
--Stephanie Childs' friend Marjorie who also happens to have left her heart down there somewhere.
Thanks for postingg this
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