January 31, 2018

North New Zealand Accommodation 2017

[Travel in October – November 2017]

I have receive many emails regards to share the AIRBNBs during my NZ trip back in 2017. I will be sharing more about the stay in upcoming posts. Meanwhile, you can take a look at my NZ trip here – https://hellosihui.com/category/travel/australia-nz/new-zealand-2017/

Please use my invite link – https://www.airbnb.com.sg/c/schua96?currency=SGD

Auckland (AIRBNB): https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/16452534

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Favourable Factors:

Cool camp car experience especially, if you did not have a caravan during your trip.
Unforgettable night especially if is a raining day haha

Unfavourable Factors:

Toilet and Bathroom located at another building (Owner house)
Its quite pitch dark at night, might feel a little scary haha

Rotorua (AIRBNB)
https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/16999032

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photo 20171018_194111-01 copy_zpsl18lzbfy.jpg — Kitchen

photo 20171018_191844-01 copy_zpsp2q2nvju.jpg — Views

Favourable Factors:

Kitchen available
Mcdonald and Petrol Station within 5 mins drive
Convenient Store within 5mins drive

Unfavourable Factors:

A very gigantic house (might be scary to you haha)
Staying together with the owner (but different level)
Kitchen located at level 2 (where owner staying)

TAUPO (AIRBNB)
https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/17721525

Favourable Factors:

In the centre of Taupo
Very pretty and comfortable houses
Cafes and restaurants are all around the area
Pretty houses

OAKURA (AIRBNB)
https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/11822454

photo IMG_0577 copy_zpswsab4jwb.jpg — Meal that was prepared during our stay!

photo IMG_0583 copy_zpso4azbsis.jpg — Meal that was prepared during our stay!

Favourable Factors:

Away from Plymouth but peaceful location
Pretty house with a view
Laundry with the help of our host

Unfavourable Factors:

After parking (outside the house), you might have to drag your luggages up a stairs to reach your room. But we solve it by pre-packed our stuff in our hand-carry every few days so no dragging of luggages! 🙂

WELLINGTON (AIRBNB)
https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/10931535

AirWe booked the airbnb with a label as The Castle (in Lower Hutt), to find out its designed by a well-known New Zealand architect Ian Athfield. P.S. Ian Athfield is really famous with his work especially – Wellington Central Library, Jade Stadium in Christchurch, and even Bangkok rapid transport system.