In Auckland

I left Melbourne with rush as I had no time to pack my bag (went out too much) and almost missed the flight (I was on the plane 10 mins before taking off) Anyway I made it to NZ!

I took Airbus from airport to city costs $14 for student (silly me that I should have bought return tickets which cost only $21) Then got off at stop number 3 in city which is the location of ABC or Base backpacker. Stay in 4beds room without window for $20. The room is so small and messy as the guy and girl who had staying there for a week. Their clothes were everywhere. So it wasn't that good impression. However the hostel is nice with many provided facilities; nice and big kitchen, two movies room, big lounge and internet (not free though)

1st night in Auckland was kinda bad for me as I was tired from traveling and less sleep the night before. Auckland city is nice, not that much different from other big cities, maybe smaller size and less people. I just walked around Queen St. and went to Sky city which is located on Victoria St. to take some pics around city. Went to McDonald to use free wifi that can't log in to many websites esp. facebook, hotmail and gmail. First meal in Auckland was fried rice from Chinese shop in food court near hostel which is kinda cheap compare to Melbourne.

2nd day I checked out frm Base and moved to Choice Plaza Backpacker which costs $19 for 10 beds dorm (more bed but bigger size in overall) The bed is bigger but other facilities are worse than Base but I dont use them that much so it's ok for me. I walked around city on 2nd day to ferry, victoria market, gallery and found the library that has free fast wifi :) I can't live without internet haha. At night I went to the bar that hostel put ad. that free beer and free food. And it was really free for 15 mins so I had 1 free beer and nacho in Auckland..pretty cool eh?

Today is my 3rd day, I woke up early to catch the boat to Rangitoto island at 9.15 am and Devonport later...total prices are $27.70. It was nice walk but pretty long way for a lazy girl like me to walk up the mountain for 1 hr...I almost died there :p Anyway I made it and I was kinda proud of myself...walked alone on the island to see the view of Auckland.

Then from Rangitoto, caught the ferry to Devonport which I think it's really nice and cute area. Most people on island are old people. There are some nice, small and cute cafe and restaurants..Nice houses and view to see. I was there just 1 hour coz my legs couldn't bear any longer!

Tomorrow morning I will fly to Wellington, the windy city. Let's see what will happen ;)

Plan in Auckland

I have 2 more weeks till my NZ trip.

First 4 days I'll be in Auckland alone. It's kinda sad but oh well...it's another lesson not to believe in sth or someone that much. At the end, it's all about you and yourself.

I will stay at hostel called 'Base' (http://www.stayatbase.com/base-auckland-central-backpackers/) The reason I chose this one cause; it's in city (good place for 1st time visitor like me), not expensive and there are good comments about it. It will be the first time that I'll stay in backpacker alone for 3 nights. I'm so excited to meet new people :)

People said Auckland has nothing much to do so I plan to travel in city, Devonport and maybe go to Northland for 1 night. It will be awesome though I don't even know what to do and where to go hehe.