Auckland question for Kiwi Kruzer (or anyone else!)

[mrssoexcited]

When we go to Auckland in February, we are docking at "Queens" instead of where most ships seem to dock at Princes. I googled it, but it was unable to find a Queens Wharf. It found "The Wharf" at 2 Queens St, which appears to be a restaurant. Could you shed some light for me? We want to go bungy jumping off the harbour bridge and I just need to know where I am for transport purposes. Thanks so much. :)

[rkmw]

When we go to Auckland in February, we are docking at "Queens" instead of where most ships seem to dock at Princes. I googled it, but it was unable to find a Queens Wharf. It found "The Wharf" at 2 Queens St, which appears to be a restaurant. Could you shed some light for me? We want to go bungy jumping off the harbour bridge and I just need to know where I am for transport purposes. Thanks so much. :)

 

when we have docked at Auckland we always dock next door to the Hilton and sometimes they dont close the curtains and you can see right into their bedroom

 

rkmw

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Queens Wharf is the next one over.

They use it when more than one ship is in port.

Virtually the same area, although no facilities on the wharf and public cant get past the front gate.

 

[mrssoexcited]

thank you! knew you'd know!

 

and rkmw, that sounds like fun! I made that mistake at some port and left our curtains open, not realising we were about to dock as we exited the shower, not sure if they on shore could see me and hubby? oops!:D

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Just did a quick check on the Port schedule,

looks like you will be in town with Dawn Princess

 

DAWN PRINCESS 10/02/2010 05:30 10/02/2010 17:00

PACIFIC JEWEL QUEENS 10/02/2010 06:00 10/02/2010 23:00

[mrssoexcited]

yes thats right. I checked as many other ships as I could think of that were touring New Zealand, and thats the only day we meet up with another ship. The Pacific Sun is doing the opposite trip and we miss them by 4 days in each port. However, the Diamond Princess and Rhapsody of the Seas will be doing similar tours, with Diamond Princess starting from Auckland on 9 February and meeting Rhapsody on 10th at Tauranga so they'll have to share the available shore tours. We'll be able to wave at them as we pass down the coast of New Zealand! :)

[Kiwi Kruzer]

We'll be able to wave at them as we pass down the coast of New Zealand! :)

 

Is that what they call......

Ships that pass in the night?:D:D

[cheeky_minx]

Queens Wharf is the next one over.

They use it when more than one ship is in port.

Virtually the same area, although no facilities on the wharf and public cant get past the front gate.

 

 

 

Dear David

Thanks for the map - we are on the Sun Princess in Feb and 14 Feb in Auckland. Am I right in thinking that if we didnt do a shore tour we could just walk off the ship and make our way into town. The Princess shore tours for Auckland dont see that exciting and I just want to wander around the city getting a feel for the place.

 

Having said that, if you or any others have some ideas for 'must sees' that would be great.

 

Is it the same for Wellington - can we just walk off into town.

 

Also I saw a photo you posted of a ship at Tauranga - looked like it was next to a lovely stretch of beach and a little township - good for exploring ??

 

We have booked shore tours for Tairi Gorge, Christchurch and Napier so far ...

 

Thanks David - any help would be appreciated.

 

Kind regards

Jane

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Hi Jane,

Yes, in Auckland, Wellington and Tauranga

( Mount Maunganui) you are right there and can easily wander around.

If you go to the Ports of Call Board, Australia and New Zealand, there is heaps of info on those ports.

[Aus Traveller]

Hi Jane,

In Auckland I recommend going to Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. It is superb. When we were in Auckland there was someone selling a hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour just outside the wharf. We should have gone on that. I am pretty sure it stops at Tarlton's.

[wildweston]

Also the muesum in Auckland is fantastic

[cheeky_minx]

Hi Jane,

Yes, in Auckland, Wellington and Tauranga

( Mount Maunganui) you are right there and can easily wander around.

If you go to the Ports of Call Board, Australia and New Zealand, there is heaps of info on those ports.

 

 

Thanks for that David, will check out the ports of call board.

 

Kind regards

Jane

[cheeky_minx]

Thanks Aus Traveller and Wildweston for your suggestions. Good to know the ports are close to the city. The hop on/hop off would be a great way to see the town on limited time. '

 

Thanks everyone

 

Jane

[donnaham]

Always check Tripadvisor.com for candid reviews on tours etc...these reviews are from people who have actually done the activities! [this is the link to Auckland]

(and here is Kelly Tarlton's)