ISLABONITA Posted May 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) I can't seem to find anyone posting that they took a 2 hour tour to see Auckland before heading to the airport. My flight is at 2:30pm I would even book a private driver. ( luggage in tow) Anyone have any ideas or personal experience.? thanks. Edited May 25, 2017 by ISLABONITA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 25, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I suppose luggage would be an issue but you could always just look around Auckland CBD itself (the Water front, museum, Sky tower and Botanical Gardens, etc) and then head to the airport. there are some bag storage places, I found this one on this CC - http://www.aucklandnz.com/discover/faqs Where in Auckland can I store my luggage? You can store a few pieces of luggage at the Princes Wharf i-SITE Visitor Information Centre during business hours (the latest pick up is at 5pm). There is a small charge for this of $5.00 per bag for up to four hours and $10.00 per bag for a full day. Luggage storage at the i-SITE cannot be booked, and is available on a first in, first served basis. The Princes Wharf i-SITE is located a five-minute walk from the Queens Wharf cruise terminal and two-minute walk from the Princes Wharf cruise arrival terminal. For more information, phone 0800 AUCKLAND (0800 282 552). i-SITE Visitor Information Centres Alternatively there are coin-operated luggage lockers at the Britomart Transport Centre situated on Lower Queen Street. The lockers are situated on the train platform level and are available 24 hours a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISLABONITA Posted May 25, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Thanks so much.. these are good options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 25, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 25, 2017 No worries, enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailco Posted May 26, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 26, 2017 It depends who you're sailing with of course, but most cruise lines provide a debark tour from the ship to the airport. It usually covers most of the significant tourist sights including at least one stop and your luggage just goes along with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC's Posted May 26, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 26, 2017 We were faced with similar issue when our cruise on Solstice docked in Auckland. We found that the Visitor Centre did not open until about 9am so stored our luggage at Britomart...see details from previous post. We then caught the Auckland Hop On Hop Off Bus which leaves close to Princes Wharf. This took about 1-1/2 hrs and was excellent. We didn't get off the bus but saw all the best tourist sites of Auckland. We then returned and collected our luggage and caught the AirBus out to the International Airport in plenty of time for our 2pm flight back to Sydney. Sent from my SM-G900I using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISLABONITA Posted May 26, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted May 26, 2017 We were faced with similar issue when our cruise on Solstice docked in Auckland. We found that the Visitor Centre did not open until about 9am so stored our luggage at Britomart...see details from previous post. We then caught the Auckland Hop On Hop Off Bus which leaves close to Princes Wharf. This took about 1-1/2 hrs and was excellent. We didn't get off the bus but saw all the best tourist sites of Auckland. We then returned and collected our luggage and caught the AirBus out to the International Airport in plenty of time for our 2pm flight back to Sydney. Sent from my SM-G900I using Forums mobile app Perfect! I see too that one can walk to the Sky tower and the Martine museum. Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISLABONITA Posted May 26, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Perfect! I see too that one can walk to the Sky tower and the Martine museum. Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk Meant to say Maritime museum.. CCC's , Where did you pick up the Sky/ Airbus? and did you buy the ticket online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 26, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 26, 2017 They go up and down Queen street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC's Posted May 27, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Yes i did purchase Sky/Airbus tickets on line and we caught that bus very close to the dock area. When you book online there is a map which shows all the city pick up points. It was all very hassle free. Sent from my SM-G900I using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 27, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 27, 2017 It is very easy to utilise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISLABONITA Posted May 27, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks everyone you've all been very helpful.. I think I have my plans set now for Auckland! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 27, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Excellent. I am sure you will enjoy your time in Auckland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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