Tag Archives: Auckland

World Trip 2009-2010: Day 56 – Auckland to Christchurch, New Zealand

Thursday 21 January 2010 Highlights: Erin’s delight in seeing us after so long away We cleared Customs very quickly. New Zealand treats Australians as residents for Custom purposes so it almost felt like being at home. After clearing Customs we … Continue reading

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World Trip 2009-2010: Day 55 – Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand

Wednesday 20 January 2010 Highlights: Spare seat on the long flight to New Zealand The flight was mostly uneventful; we did end up with a seat free between us as I had planned. Even better we were just in front … Continue reading

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World Trip 2007 – Day 1: Melbourne to Auckland, New Zealand

Saturday 28 July 2007  – Photos Highlights: Qantas Melbourne International First Class lounge, Upgraded to Business Class after taking my economy seat 🙂 The trip is about two things, helping re-qualifying status for my next world trip and seeing Lord … Continue reading

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World Trip 1999-2000: Days 117-118 – London to Los Angeles to Auckland to Melbourne, Australia

Sunday 5 March and Monday 6 March 2000 Highlights:  Family hugs at the airport, Auckland Air New Zealand Lounge I guess plane trips like this make you miss home even more.  Three flights, 30 hours in the air with two … Continue reading

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World Trip 1999-2000: Day 16 – Auckland to Honolulu, USA

Friday 26 November 1999 Highlights: International flight. We left Auckland behind as we began our journey to the USA part of of trip for 64 days starting in Honolulu and ending in Los Angeles on Australia Day 26 January 2000. … Continue reading

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World Trip 1999-2000: Day 15 – Christchurch to Auckland, New Zealand

Thursday 25 November 1999 Highlights: Miscalculating taxi ride resulting in walking 6 kilometres to hostel. We got up early at 5.30 am and went to the Christchurch Airport to try and score a standby ticket. We eventually got one but … Continue reading

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