Arrival guide @ Auckland ,New Zealand

Here I am ,landed in Auckland Airport.I became nervous wondering what will the immigration officer ask me . At the arrival point , speakers surrounding keep reminds us that No food and drinks are allowed , Please declare it.Luckily i did not have any of this.Continue to walk along the path way , Auckland airport isn't that big .Its kinda crowded at the control point .

Control point is where you have to get ready with the the following documents for officer to check :

• Passport
• Completed passenger arrival card.(you will received a arrival card on flight)
  
• Working Holiday Electronic visa (if you have)  

They might ask for extra document :

• a return travel ticket or evidence of onward travel arrangements
• evidence that you have sufficient money available to fund your visit.

Q up for 30minutes ,Its our turn .A woman officer with smile on face that made me felt better .She even can speak good mandarin .Impressed!
Our Conversation :

Missyaki : Good Morning Officer!(pass her our document)
Officer  : Good Morning ladies! Have a long haul flight yea?

Missyaki  : Yes officer

Officer   : So...whats your intention to NZ ? How long do you intend to stay ?    Where are you going to stay while in NZ?

Missyaki  : We are coming for a holiday ,We would like to explore the nature here,We intend to stay for 2 months at the moment (show her our outwards flight ticket and show her our Hotel booking reference stay in Auckland).

Once processed, My passport were stamp for 3months visitor visa.

Proceed to the baggage reclaim and wait for our luggage.While waiting , there will be few officer bringing their cute little puppy(beagle)around .

Smart beagle with go around you and your luggage .

They will stand beside of you if the beagle suspect you. Haha..cute right ?

So make sure your luggage ,backpack , handbag did not have food in it for the pass 30days.

After collecting luggage , we proceed to the exiting point where our arrival card will be checked by an officer prior to passing through Customs and the New Zealand quarantine inspection service.

"Don't forget to declare any necessary items, as there are severe penalties for failing to declare articles that are prohibited, restricted or for which you are required to pay duty/sales tax.

For further information about what can and cannot be brought into New Zealand :
New Zealand Customs Service
Freephone: 0800 4 CUSTOMS (0800 428 786)
Phone (outside New Zealand): +64 9 300 5399 

www.customs.govt.nz  "

Exit...and wow...i've totally step into New Zealand !The airport is small.
There's a I-Site on your left side where you can get alot of infomation from them.

I am kinda disappointed for a second when i walk to the main entrance because all the while i have been expecting too much .

We did not think too much and get on to a cab which was totally regret . Its took 20 minutes drive to our motel where i booked located in Newmarket and its cost us 80NZD which was RM200 for 20minutes.

Public Transport
The best choice to take a public transport would be Air Bus or Super Shuttle

Super Shuttle is good as they do door-to-door transfer which cost 30NZD per way from airport to Auckland City Centre

For More info and booking :
http://www.supershuttle.co.nz

The cheapest way to City Centre,AirBus .

Airbus Express operates 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for your convenience and stops close to most major backpackers and hotels in Auckland every 15 minutes* during the day  .
Price :One way adult :16NZD

            Return  adult  :23NZD

More info : http://www.maxx.co.nz/

Recommended accommodation in Auckland by Missyaki.

1.Backpacker :

YHA Hostel

I like YHA .They used to have their 52 country's best locations and nice view backpackers.

Dorm/Share room start from : NZD 21.00 upto NZD 37.50

Single Room : NZD66.00

Double/Twin Room : NZD76.00

For more info/booking :http://www.yha.co.nz

Frienz.com (BBH)

Clean ,Cosy and Stylish Backpacker.

Price based on per night :  

Dormitory (shared) rooms
Book per bed!

number of people      price from
Dorm (12 beds)        NZD 25.00
Dorm (6 beds)         NZD 26.00
Dorm (4 beds)         NZD 28.00
Dorm (4 beds) Female only         NZD 28.00  
Private rooms
You must book per whole room!

number of people       price from
Private Twin           NZD 36.00
Private Single         NZD 50.00
Private Double         NZD 72.00   

For More info/Booking :http://www.frienz.com/ 

2.Budget Hotel
All Season Hotel Auckland

Studio Room .Complete Facility

Price starts from NZD69.00 per room ,per night

For more info/Booking :http://www.accorhotels.com




Rainbow Hotel (Sail City Hotel)

Rainbow Hotel owned by Chinese. Located behind skytower.Its a normal basic hotel.

Price Starts from NZD69.00 if book online

More Info/Booking :http://www.rainbowhotel.co.nz/

3.Quality Hotel

Rydges Hotel

I love this hotel very much. They are 4stars hotel.Located opposite Sky Tower.Their room are clean and classy .The beds are superb.
Most important affordable.

Price starts from NZD99.00

(previously stayed with them on my vacation in Auckland.2 double bedroom only cost me 105NZD.luv it)
For More Info/Booking : http://www.rydges.com 

Auckland City Hotel
Good review hotel from travelers. 5minutes walk to sky tower.
Price starts from NZD110.00 per night with breakfast

For More Info/Booking :http://achhobson.co.nz/

Arrival guide Part 2 coming soon ~Thanks for reading~

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