OHbaby! Forums : Aucklanders- directions help please https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 13 May 2026 07:27:50 +0000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:09:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=32577 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : Monday is a public holiday and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984807&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984807 Author: caliandjack
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Posted: 31 March 2010 at 1:09pm

Monday is a public holiday and school holidays, FX the returning holiday traffic won't be too hectic.

IMO it doesn't matter what time you get away the traffic will be heavy in parts.

Does the rental come with a GPS/Route system?

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:09:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984807&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984807 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : We hope to leave the zoo around...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984792&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984792 Author: lottieandharry
Subject: 32577
Posted: 31 March 2010 at 1:00pm

We hope to leave the zoo around lunchtime when the kids should hopefully sleep for an hour or so, so hopefully we might be through the worst of it by then??!! I have packed as much in the way of entertainment as I can into any available piece of luggage!! Oh well traffic is all part of the Auckland experience ( I'm looking for the positive here!!).

How much time would you allow for the drive back on Monday from Tauranga? We don't fly out til 7pm so have the whole day to get back . Bombshell, I was thinking of going to Butterfly creek on Monday arvo, will they be open do you think? Will google them and see. ]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:00:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984792&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984792 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : Urgh - are you gonna be leaving...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984687&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984687 Author: Joscia
Subject: 32577
Posted: 31 March 2010 at 11:07am

Urgh - are you gonna be leaving Auckland to drive to Tauranga on Thurs afternoon? I suspect that could be an absolute nightmare with the mass exodus from the city for Easter....

There is probably no avoiding it, as I imagine you'll want to spend a good few hours at the zoo. But maybe try and leave as early as you can. And just be aware that you could be stuck in horrendous gridlock traffic - so maybe be prepared with snacks etc for the kids - and definitely make sure everyone has been to the bathroom before you leave the zoo!! ]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:07:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984687&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984687 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : stop at butterfly creek first...its...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984522&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984522 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 32577
Posted: 31 March 2010 at 8:31am

stop at butterfly creek first...its at the airport!!! the kids will love it....and it is a treat they wont get again for a while!!!

then head into town....you will get less lost using route one me thinks...one wrong lane on motorway and you will be visiting north shore on route two!!!]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:31:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984522&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984522 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : The first one is more direct....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984080&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984080 Author: jaz
Subject: 32577
Posted: 30 March 2010 at 6:32pm

The first one is more direct. You will hit the school traffic but it should be too early for 'leaving Auckland for Easter' traffic at 9am. ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:32:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984080&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984080 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : edited for double post! Edited...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984074&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984074 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 32577
Posted: 30 March 2010 at 6:28pm

edited for double post!

Edited by MissAngel]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:28:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984074&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984074 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : If you&#039;re driving to Tauranga...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984069&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984069 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 32577
Posted: 30 March 2010 at 6:25pm

If you're driving to Tauranga from Auckland straight from the zoo, you'll want to get on the Northwestern Motorway opposite MOTAT. You'll want to head towards the city and take the southern motorway (hamilton) turn off and stay on that! that will take you south out of auckland and then you're away laughing :D ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:25:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984069&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984069 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : I reckon the traffic might not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984048&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984048 Author: Red
Subject: 32577
Posted: 30 March 2010 at 6:12pm

I reckon the traffic might not be too bad considering it is just before Easter and school hols.]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:12:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=984048&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#984048 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : Thanks so much! Will take route...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983846&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983846 Author: lottieandharry
Subject: 32577
Posted: 30 March 2010 at 2:56pm

Thanks so much! Will take route 1. We may be after 9am by the time we arrive get our bags and get the rental etc. We are in no great hurry and we may let the kids have a bit more time to stretch their legs at the airport before we put them in the car. We are then heading to Tauranga and staying at the Mount for Easter.
Any good advice about getting out of Auck from the Zoo appreciated too!

Getting really excited about the Zoo as we have been watching the series on TV. Charlotte will be beside herself when we get there!

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:56:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983846&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983846 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : Route One would be the easiest,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983835&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983835 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 32577
Posted: 30 March 2010 at 2:41pm

Route One would be the easiest, its pretty busy either way. School holidays start this Thursday, some schools maybe finished earlier.

By the time you get onto the motorway from the airport after 9am the morning rush traffic would be coming to an end, I'd have thought.

Does the new south western join up with the north western? 

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:41:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983835&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983835 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : Route 1 will be fine even at that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983818&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983818 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 32577
Posted: 30 March 2010 at 2:30pm

Route 1 will be fine even at that time of the day. The motorway section might be a bit busy, but you will be fine once you hit Mt Albert Rd. Its really easy to go that way, and although its not that scenic, neither is the other way!

 

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:30:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983818&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983818 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : Both ways will be pretty chocka...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983809&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983809 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 32577
Posted: 30 March 2010 at 2:16pm

Both ways will be pretty chocka at that time of the morning .. the first one would be easier for you to navigate if you are not used to travelling around Auckland.

Although is it school holidays? .. The traffic may not be so bad (although worse than what you are used too) ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:16:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983809&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983809 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : I&#039;d definitely pick route...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983808&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983808 Author: Joscia
Subject: 32577
Posted: 30 March 2010 at 2:15pm

I'd definitely pick route one to be faster, though you're arriving pretty much bang on rush hour, so DO be prepared for a fairly diabolical trip either way! I'd allow about an hour to cover that distance, just to be safe.

The new South-Western motorway is normally less busy than the Southern, though Mt Albert / Carrington Rd can get bit congested in the mornings.

The longer you can wait to travel after 9am the better.

HTH! ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:15:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983808&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983808 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : Hi Katie! I can&#039;t help,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983791&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983791 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 32577
Posted: 30 March 2010 at 2:02pm

Hi Katie!

I can't help, sorry. I only know how to get there from the North Shore.
But have fun! ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:02:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983791&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983791 <![CDATA[Aucklanders- directions help please : HI there, Just wanted some driving...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983790&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983790 Author: lottieandharry
Subject: 32577
Posted: 30 March 2010 at 2:00pm

HI there,

Just wanted some driving advice please. We are heading to Auckland on Thurs morn and want to go to the Zoo from the Airport. I have used the Get Directions tool on google maps and it has given me two possible routes. Just wondered if anyone could tell me what the best route would be round 9am in the morning taking into account we are not used to the large volumes of traffic down here that you have up there!!!

Route one takes us
Up the South Western motorway, up Mt Albert road to Carrington road then onto Great North Road then Motions road to the zoo.

Route 2 takes us
Queenstown rd, Pah Road, Manukau Rd, Auckland Hamilton Motorway, then Northwestern Motorway, Auckland Kumeu Motorway then off there to Great North Road, then Motions Road.

Which would be the better way to go? If they are much of a muchness which would be the best way scenery wise?

Hope this hasn't been too confusing with all my directions written down.

Also if you could order up some fine weather for Thurs that would be much appreciated!! Thanks so much ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:00:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32577&PID=983790&title=aucklanders-directions-help-please#983790