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Happy Monday!
It’s the end of the month, and for us in the retail travel industry, it means a lot of fussing around, reconciling accounts and auditing figures. It’s more fun than your average trip to the proctologist, let me tell you.
Today started out with a real cracker though. A lady of Asian descent approached me not long after we had opened, and asked me “Where is the snow, and where can I find ski hire”. This was followed by her husband requesting accommodation for ”Lovely Ski chalet, with many happy, snow playing events”.
Now, if you look at the map, the man of the manor and I live on the Gold Coast, in the state of Queensland, in Australia. The last time there was any snow here, was possibly when Tyrannosaurus Rex had his own high rise cavern in Surfers Paradise. If it ever does start snowing in this part of the world, one can safely assume that those who rubbish the idea of Global warming, will be sending Al Gore a Hallmark card saying “Ooops …Our Bad”.
What my two Japanese friends were looking for was actually “Queenstown”.
A simple mistake to make for sure, and easily rectified by jumping on a plane and flying four hours south to the South Island of New Zealand.
Kudos to their Travel Agent!
Everyone has probably heard of the story about a travel agent who picked up a call from a woman trying to make a domestic flight in the US.
“I want to go from Chicago to Hippopotamus, New York” she said.
The agent was at a loss for words. Finally, the agent: “Are you sure that’s the name of the town?”
“Yes, what flights do you have?” replied the customer.
After some searching, the agent came back with, “I’m sorry, ma’am, I’ve looked up every airport code in the country and can’t find a Hippopotamus anywhere.” The customer retorted, “Oh don’t be silly. Everyone knows where it is. Check your map!” The agent
scoured a map of the state of New York and finally offered, “You don’t mean Buffalo, do you?” The woman paused, and then exclaimed happily “That’s it! I knew it was a big animal!”
You may think this is quite absurd, but the sheer volume of similar stories which have made their way to my ears from colleagues, is scary, to say the least. I have encountered a surprisingly large amount of unusual (read: Sorry but are you on crack?) queries myself.
I have been working in travel in one capacity or another, for quite a few years now, and it is quite a rewarding career. The opportunities for personal travel are terrific, as long as you don’t mind turning prematurely gray in the process.
Over the years, I have had clients from Brisbane ask me innocently whether they require a visa for Hobart, or what exciting Australian sights they might see on their walk from Alice Springs to Darwin (The obvious answer being: A lot of bones from previous tourists who had the same bright idea!).
Now, I do realise, that some people may be very new to the whole travel thing, and patience must be exercised with those who are just a little nervy about taking the first steps to seeing the world outside of the Rooty Hill RSL.
It is, however, a little difficult to keep a straight face when the first question out of a client’s mouth is “Does Social Security have its own airline for people on the dole?” (The appropriate answer to this is: Yes, but be prepared to wear your sturdiest runners, as that tarmac can get a little hot on the soles during that run-up.)
To be fair, it is not just clients that are eligible for the all-hallowed ‘D’OH” award.
A few years ago, one of my esteemed colleagues, who will remain nameless, greeted a most distressed women who stumbled into the store in tears, needing to get to a funeral, in Panama City.
We get ‘compassionate’ flight requests all the time, and they are never pleasant, so my colleague jumped on the system, found the lady flights, booked and sent the tickets straight to the airport, to try and make the arrangements as smooth as possible for the grieving woman.
Fast Forward to 24 hours later….
I received a phone call from the same lady who advised me that ,whilst my associate had been most prompt and sensitive in her service, she was currently in Panama City…Panama.
The funeral was in Panama City….Florida/US.
She noted that, even though the airport facilities were somewhat clean, and the dozens or roaming militia men carrying Tommy guns were not hassling her at present, she really needed to be at least another 10,000 miles away to attend the service.
I think I can safely speak for the rest of my workmates, that our collective and immediate response was a loud and panicked expletive (Think: Duck…one consonant replaced)
Even I have managed to stuff up my own travel arrangements (You know how it is – mechanics have the worst cars, plumbers always have a dripping tap…dentists with breath that could kill a man at ten paces).
On a recent trip to Singapore, I thought I would be a bit of a smarty-pants and book my own accommodation online (Even though the internet is a travel consultant’s mortal enemy). I found a great hotel, smack bang in the middle of China Town called the “Royal Peacock”…elegant looking suites, cheap rate and breakfast included. Giddy Up!
After an 8-hour flight and arriving at 05:45 in the morning, those lush looking suites and hot breakfast was about all I could think about.
When our cab driver dropped us off, I thought perhaps he had made a mistake.
No, there was the sign “Royal Peacock”, slightly obscured by boards covering two of the main windows.
It wasn’t until we had checked in and put our bags in a room with no sheets on the beds, and a smell that really, could only be urine (no matter what positive spin you put on it, urine is urine) that I thought perhaps, my choice might have less than inspired.
Eager to keep our distance from the large, unidentifiable green stain on the curtains, we decided that we would grab the freebie breakfast and then maybe look for another hotel.
My friend who was traveling with me at the time, is not a bad looking bloke, but even he was rather surprised to find several women hanging onto his shoulder and offering their hotel “turn down” services over cold rice porridge and crackers.
And when I say turn-down services, I am not talking about a little chocolate on your pillow.
Only a travel agent could book herself into a brothel!
Considering this, I kindly explained the “Queenstown/Queensland” situation to my new-found friends and re-routed their ticket to Christchurch, free of charge.
Lord only knows, I may possibly need some similar treatment down the track if/when I send an unsuspecting thick-accented American to Auckland , and not…Oakland.
Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng and central city of South Africa. Johannesburg is one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world. Johannesburg is the source of large scale Gold and Diamond trade. This adds to its importance as well as Johannesburg flights. It is also the world’s largest city not situated on a river, lake, or coastline. Johannesburg houses the highest court in South Africa. To book Johannesburg cheap flights log on to cheapflightstojohannesburg.net Search for the air lines providing cheap flights to Johannesburg from UK, and reserve your Johannesburg South Africa flights.
Johannesburg is not only a city which is economically important, but it is also having distinct importance from tourism side. Johannesburg has much to see and to do. The endless attractions of Johannesburg attract great number of Johannesburg flights. Among these attractions are; Auckland Park, Bedfordview, Craighall Park, Darrenwood, Emmarentia, Honeydew, Johannesburg Central, Midrand, Norwood, Orchards, Rembrandt Park, Victory Park, Westcliff, Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Hyde Park Corner Shopping Mall, Zoo Lake, Johannesburg Botanic Garden, Nelson Mandela Bridge, Melville Koppies Nature Reserve, OR Tambo International Airport, Newtown, Johannesburg, Soccer City Johannesburg, and Turffontein Race Course.
Auckland Park: Auckland Park is located close to Johannesburg’s center in Region 4. Today Auckland Park is a true mix of nationalities and cultures, Street names are all places along the Thames – Richmond, Twickenham, Ditton, Kingston etc. which helps you to get around park after your cheap flights to Johannesburg.
Bedfordview: it’s an ideal location. It is a quiet and leafy place to stay for anyone. It’s virtually a farm in the middle of the city. The tranquil atmosphere is very popular amongst locals as well as for foreigners arriving Johannesburg through flights to Johannesburg for picnics along the lake under the trees.
Honeydew: it is one of the older suburbs along Christian De Wet Road that becomes Northumberland Avenue. Today, Honeydew is something of a village, which has been absorbed into the myriad suburbs. Getting around from here is very easy, those booking Johannesburg South Africa flights, and are willing to visit Honey Dew don’t need to be worried about how to move in and out of the Honey Dew.
OR Tambo International Airport: OR Tambo International Air Port formerly known as Johannesburg International Air port is the largest air port in Johannesburg. It is South African hub for largest international and domestic carrier, South African Airways, and a number of smaller local airlines, flights to Johannesburg form UK reach to this air port. To get information about Johannesburg airports and flights visit http://www.cheapflightstojohannesburg.net/.
If you plan on going skiing for a weekend in the South Island of New Zealand you might like to consider going to Mt Hutt located at the foot of the Southern Alps around 2086m above sea level and approximately 90 minutes drive from Christchurch (Chch).
Mt Hutt is one of the many popular ski destinations in the South Island, along with Coronet Peak, Cadrona and The Remarkables near Queenstown. Flying to Chch is cheaper with flight prices as much as half the price when compared to Queenstown. Also with, Christchurch being the largest city in the South Island, it tends to have more flights scheduled, compared with the likes of flights to Queenstown ex Auckland, for example.
Flying to Chch is also a better option in terms of flight times, if you plan on going skiing for a weekend, as you could fly earlier in the morning and leave later in the day back to Auckland, thus giving you more time on the slopes.
You will need to take into consideration where you are going to stay. With so many options available including hotels, motels and self contained apartments, your choices are endless, here are some reasons why booking a hotel for your ski trip is a great idea :
- They are a more luxurious accommodation option and tend to offer services and facilities such as a Bar & Restaurant – which means you don’t have to worry about cooking and cleaning up
- Beauty Spa’s – where you can get a massage, perfect for your weary muscles after a day up the mountain!
- And in many cases a heated pool and spa
Of course each differs so it depends on what facilities or services you would like.
If you are taking the self drive option from Christchurch to Mt Hutt, you will pass through the town of Methven which is just 25 km’s from Mt Hutt. Methven has a range of hotels which often have deals on offer where you can (for instance) get a ski & accommodation package at a discounted rate. This can save you money and time waiting up the mountain to buy your tickets. Also with Methven being close to Mt Hutt you don’t have to worry about driving back to Chch, when you might be weary from your day.
If you are catching the daily Shuttle back to Christchurch it’s a good idea to find an accommodation provider close to where you will get picked up and dropped off each day. This limits the amount of time you spend travelling to and from your destination. There are plenty of hotel accommodation options in Chch, some offering short stay rates in affiliation with some of the air lines.
If you are taking off on an unexpected weekend of skiing, a good option is to check out some of the last minute accommodation websites for deals on Christchurch hotel rates as many (in the normal course of business) do not sell all of their rooms and often have these on offer on last minute accommodation websites at a discounted rate of up to 60%. This is a great option if bad weather has been predicted too, as it provides you with the option of booking your accommodation at the very last minute.
This is a win-win situation as the providers gets to sell another room and you get a discount.
So, wherever you choose to stay on your Christchurch Ski holiday, you can be sure to find a hotel that lets you sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
Auckland is a wonderful city and is home to a third of the population of New Zealand. It is a great place to experience city life. There are many interesting places to visit in Auckland. Four of the popular highlights, the Sky Tower, Auckland Museum, Auckland Art Gallery and Viaduct Harbour are described below.
The Sky Tower is Auckland city’s most distinctive landmark. Being a popular tourist attraction, the tower has about one million visitors a year. The Sky Tower is part of Sky City complex, which is a large complex with two casinos, restaurants and a five-star hotel. The Tower, with a height of 328m, has four observation levels: the lower observation level, main observation level, outdoor observation level and sky deck. At these observation levels, visitors can see stunning views of the city of Auckland to about 80km. The entry to the lifts is via an underground gallery. The lower observation level has a café, known as the Sky Lounge cafe. At the Main Observation level, there are free multilingual audio guides, live weather forecasts and touch-screen computers. The sky deck is the country’s highest public viewing area. The Tower’s Sky Jump is a 192m cable controlled base jump. At night, the Sky Tower is even more visible, being lighted up with different coloured lights. With these bright lights, its observation pod looks very much like a flying saucer!
The Auckland Museum was built in 1929 to commemorate the end of World War I. It has a stunning façade that resembles the Greek temples. The Auckland Museum has a wide range of collections, interactive displays and performances. The museum’s collection is housed on three levels. There are displays on the people of New Zealand, both the Maori and European descent, and the Pacific region. Visitors can learn about New Zealand’s history and see a good collection of Maori treasures and Pacific artefacts. The galleries have displays on social histories, ethnology and arts. The museum has interactive activities for kids to create more excitement for them. The museum has a natural history gallery, with about 1.5 million specimens. These specimens are freeze-dried, pickled, stuffed and skewered. The War Memorial, located at the top floor, serves as a museum with displays on New Zealand’s war history, and a site of commemoration. From the exhibits, visitors can learn how the historical war events have forged the country’s identity. The museum also holds Maori’s cultural performances. There is a shop selling books, jewellery and music items.
The Auckland Art Gallery is New Zealand’s largest art institution with a collection of about 12,500 exhibits. It showcases both international and national art pieces. It also holds exhibitions on a regular basis. The Auckland Art Gallery occupies two neighbouring buildings. The Main Gallery has displays on European collection as well as New Zealand art. The New Zealand’s collection includes works from many of the country’s most prominent artists. The New Gallery housed contemporary art pieces and holds exhibitions.
The Auckland Viaduct Harbour, built around late ’90s, has a combination of shopping plazas, residential apartments, cafes and restaurants. All these were built overlooking the waters which are filled with bobbing boats. The Maritime Museum is located in the Auckland Harbour. The Maritime Trail is a paved walkway around the rim of the harbour’s basin. Along this path, there are historical plaques and beautiful sculptures, highlighting key aspects of Auckland’s sea adventures. Visitors can enjoy a pleasant stroll here. During summer, there are outdoor performances such as singing, playing or acting. Outdoor cinema shows are held here as well.
In Auckland, the Sky Tower, Auckland Museum, Auckland Art Gallery and Viaduct Harbour are truly interesting places to visit. If you plan to go for a tour in Auckland, you should not give these places a miss. These places offer you different activities to do. Indeed, you will have an exciting time with a variety of things to do.
Auckland is a city of great diversity and contrasts. The place is loaded with active volcanoes, deep glacier lakes, dazzling fjords, spectacular caves, low sandy beaches and snow covered peaks of the Southern Alps. The city also has a great pride in its vegetation and animal life. Kiwi, the flight less bird is one of the renowned symbols with which the country is associated. Well, flying to Auckland has become really easy with low cost airfares and discounted plane tickets. With cheap plane tickets to Auckland, you can travel to this fantastic place and relish your next vacation.
One of the best parts about traveling to Auckland is that it hardly takes half hour to travel when coming from central. You can choose to travel by train, bus or even rent a car. Huarache Gulf in Auckland is home to a large number of islands. The Largest Island is Great Barrier Island and Washakie. Auckland is popularly called as ‘city of sails’. You can feel the scenic landscape, glistening harbors and Polynesian culture while you’re traveling. Auckland Domain, the famous park comprises of winter garden, War memorial museum and Fernery. The wide bushy paths and huge green lawn area makes it a wonderful place to stroll. Auckland has large number of beautiful gardens, plantation sites and best beaches. This vibrant and happening city also includes magnificent shopping centers and plenty of entertainment spots. Well, globester.com lets you book a cheap plane ticket to Auckland and assist you in experiencing all such natural beauties.
The city has a warm temperate climate, with mild damp winters and warm and wet humid summers. Well, the favorable time to travel is in the month of February. Fordland, Eat land, Queens town and west coast are few of the tourist places to see in South Island. Plane tickets to Auckland will be least expensive on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Week ends being extremely crowded because of holidaymakers from entire world should be completely avoided.
Auckland is served by various international airlines and Auckland airport is one of the busiest and hot airports here in New Zealand and is located 21km south of Auckland. This place is the most accessible of all regions. Don’t worry about safety. The airport as well as the city is well equipped with all the required facilities for the betterment and comfort of travelers. So, book your plane ticket to Auckland and relish one of the best times of your life in this tremendously beautiful city.
The cost of flying within Italy is often comparable to the cost of train travel, although be sure to include the expense of getting to and from the airport. When flying out of Italian airports, always check with the airport or tourist agency about upcoming strikes, which are frequent in Italy and often affect air travel. The work stoppages are called by trade unions over contractual disputes, and can also ground or delay flights to and from Italy operated by several European carriers, including British Airways and Air France.
Things to Think About when booking
When you book, look for nonstop flights and remember that “direct” flights stop at least once. Try to avoid connecting flights, which require a change of plane. Two airlines may operate a connecting flight jointly, so ask whether your airline operates every segment of the trip. You may find that the carrier you prefer flies you only part of the way. Check web sites to find more booking tip, to check prices and to make online flight reservations.
When flying internationally, you must usually choose between a domestic carrier, the national flag carrier of the country you are visiting (Alitalia for Italy), and a foreign carrier from a third country. National flag carriers have the greatest number of non stops. Domestic carriers may have better connections to your hometown and serve a greater number of gateway cities. Third-party carriers may have a price advantage.
On international flights, Alitalia serves Rome, Milan, and Venice. The major international hubs in Italy are Milan and Rome, served by Continental Airlines and Delta Air Lines. American Airlines flies into just Milan. US Airways serves only Rome.
Alitalia and British Airways have direct flights from London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports to Milan and Rome. From Manchester, British Airways has daily flights to Milan and Rome. Smaller, no-frills airlines also provide service between Great Britain and Italy.
EasyJet connects Gatwick with Bologna. British Midland connects Heathrow and Milan. Ryanair, departing from London’s Stansted Airport, has daily flights to Milan, Rome, Pisa, and Venice. Meridiana has two or three direct flights each week between Gatwick and Olbia on Sardinia in summer, and daily flights to Rome and Florence throughout the year. From its hub in Brussels, Virgin Express files to Milan, Catania, and Rome.
Alitalia connects Canada and Italy. Air Canada flies to Munich for connections to Rome, Florence, and Milan via Lufthansa. Qantas flies from various cities in Australia via Bangkok, arriving in Rome. Alitalia and New Zealand Air fly from Auckland to Rome with a stop in London. Another option if you’re coming from Australia or New Zealand is Thai Airlines, landing in Rome via Bangkok.
When buying tickets for flights within Italy, on Alitalia and small carriers such as Meridiana and Air One shop around for the best deals. Tickets are frequently sold at discounted prices, so check the cost of flights, even one-way, as an alternative to train travel.
Auckland may not be New Zealands capital that distinction going to Wellington but it is the countries largest city. Nestled within and isthmus of two oceans, the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea, Auckland contains much serene natural beauty. There are 48 volcanic cones and more than 50 islands in the Auckland region and that is why 1 million people call this area their home. It is the largest city in New Zealand claiming one third of the entire population of the country.
Despite Aucklands urban sprawl, the major tourist sites are situated around the city centre, while those that are further a field can be reached by public transport, the Explorer Bus, which links many of the attractions, public transport or a hire car. The city centre is easily explored on foot.
Not only is Auckland close to the beaches but it is also close to over twelve different Islands. The Auckland lifestyle is ranked among the best in the world. It is one of the best cities to visit and one of the best to live in.
Bright Paradise, the first instalment of the Auckland Triennial, opens simultaneously at Auckland Art Gallery, Artspace and University of Auckland Art Gallery. The show includes some 30 artists, with around 10 coming from overseas.
In the summer months you will need to book ahead and backpacker volume swells during these months. If you are in a party mood then head to the central city and downtown hostels. If you want to relax after arriving or recoup before your long haul trip back home then try some of the hostels in the surrounding suburbs of Mt Eden and Parnell. Both are still close to the city but with a little less hustle and bustle.
The cities maritime climate is appealing. Its situation by the sea means that it never gets too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer.
There may be occasional frosts during wintertime which is from June to August but rarely anything too severe, while summer temperatures usually stay in the mid 20s Celsius which is upper 70s Fahrenheit, although it can become quite humid. This climate naturally leads to a healthy outdoor lifestyle.
So to recap imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping youre beginning to get the picture of Auckland.
New Zealand features natural attractions and road conditions ideal for a motorhome holiday for all types of people. However this is entirely different from backpacking, train traveling and air travel. As this is traveling with mobile home. This is where choosing a motorhome to rent comes into the picture. Remember that a motorhome is a bigger guy than a 4WD. It’s not a typical automobile that you drive to work.
Be cautious on how you choose a vehicle to rent. There are several motorhome and 4WD rental companies scattered throughout New Zealand. You might have had the chance to rent a 4WD in some countries or in one of your vacations in the past.
Hiring a motorhome for your holidays is cost effective for road tripping or exploring the grounds of New Zealand. A four seater 4 wheel drive vehicle can cost around 75-85 dollars per day for booking it a month advance in Auckland. A four seater motorhome vehicle in the same location starts its cost at $84 per day and so on depending on the features and the amenities that it can deliver. However your 4 wheel drive can quickly get you out of raft rough grounds. Whereas you have to take it a bit slow when you are driving a motorhome or a campervan. It is because you are not just driving a vehicle, but a mobile home where you have kitchen utensils and other convenience along with it.
Hiring the cheapest motorhome vehicle gives you the ability to cross cities and access destinations after destinations. Along with it are the convenience of a kitchen and a basic lodging, and more that cannot be provided by a 4WD. Adding few dollars more gives you another make or model. Most locations in New Zealand permits you to park on the roadside. No other perfect location is along the beaches or the lakes of New Zealand.
When choosing a hotel in New Zealand, a great starting point is to understand their star ratings. The Qualmark system in New Zealand and Australia has a star grading for accommodation and is New Zealand Tourism’s official mark of quality :
- Basic acceptance is that a 1 star will meet the customers’ minimum requirements – Basic, clean, and comfortable.
- 3 stars and the accommodation provider provides a range of facilities and services and achieves a good to very good quality standard.
- The highest standard is 5 stars and is considered to be amongst the best in that country.
The AAA (US) rating system applies a similar method and rates accommodation on a one to five Diamonds scale. Many Hotel providers also use a “self rating” system and this shouldn’t be taken as a negative in most cases. Larger Hotel chains have developed their own rating systems that accurately reflect what options are available for each of their resorts.
Star ratings can be a good guide for pricing, but should not be the sole decider, when choosing your Auckland hotel.
It is expected that a 1 star Hotel room will be cheaper than a 5 star. But for those 2, 3 and 4 star hotels, specials, last minute offers and specific locations can lead to a 2 star hotel being more expensive than a 4 star. For example, a 3 star hotel located in Auckland city centre, could charge more than a 5 star hotel an hour out of town. This needs to be kept in mind when choosing a place to stay, but don’t let price be your indicator of quality and comfort.
With cost in mind, think also about what your stay is intended for.
If you are visiting friends or family in Auckland, then try to consider your choices based on location. Meaning that you can get to (and leave as quickly) your guests location without any major requirements or inconveniences to them.
If your travel is for business, do you really need to be located in the city?
Unless you can walk to your meetings, maybe a hotel at Auckland airport will suit your purposes better. Just like any other day, you will be heading into work for 8-12 hours and should have no real need to return to your hotel room throughout the day.
With it’s international airport, Auckland has a plentiful array of hotels and offerings for travelers. Hotels near the airport tend to cost less than those in the central business district and cater predominantly to business people. You will also avoid having to get up hours earlier than needed. By staying close to the transport hubs you avoid the need to allow additional time for delays and traffic jams prior to departure. Plus most Airport hotels provide a free shuttle service. One thing we have also noted is that the staff in Airport hotels take wake-up calls seriously – They know the importance of these calls and the consequences. So unlike many other stays, I have never missed a flight (due to a missed wake up call) when staying at an Airport Hotel.
It is a good idea to also list in writing, what you want in a hotel stay. Quality ratings are a good indicator of comfort, but do you want to pay for options you know you probably won’t use? Most websites will list all the amenities such as 24 hour reception, mini-bar, room service, valet, laundry etc. Compare these offerings and if you find you’re paying 20-30% more for the use of a gym or sauna (that you probably won’t use), then theses savings are worthwhile.
Finally, decide on what your budget is and stick with it. Search online and try last minute accommodation websites which offer great discounts for those travelers wanting to book at the last minute. But don’t always just take the hotel rate into account when deciding as there may be some inclusions on offer. These could include free breakfast, a drink voucher and discount tickets to local attractions or free parking. If you are traveling with kids serviced apartments have become popular choices because of the kitchen facilities and the ability to cook your own food and thus save money. Also consider taking smaller more frequent breaks as apposed to a long getaway.
Established in 1888 on Corner Wellesley and Lorne Streets as New Zealand’s first art gallery, Auckland Art Gallery remains unrivalled as the nation’s premier visual arts institute. Its extensive collection of over 12500 works features classic and contemporary New Zealand artists as well as Pacific Island and Maori artists. The museum also possesses an assortment of international sculptures and paintings dating from 1376 to modern times making a visit to Auckland Art Gallery a truly comprehensive journey through the annals of art. In addition to its permanent displays, the gallery organizes special exhibitions and conducts national and global expositions diffusing the splendor of the region’s artistic talents around the world.
The specialty of Auckland Art Gallery lies in its attempt to provide all lovers of art belonging to diverse levels of expertise with a broad and deep understanding of the exhibits, their creators and of the subject in general. The institution conducts a variety of programs ranging from workshops and presentations by artists, curators, performers, media personnel and academics to informal discussions and concerts. Another of the gallery’s important wings is The E.H McCormick Research Library, which is open to the public in order to facilitate advanced and amateur learning. Offering a wide selection of creative products, books, bags and jewelry along with a café, The Gallery Shop is an ideal place for visitors to refresh themselves amidst an inspiring aesthetic ambiance.
Auckland Art Gallery ensures all its guests an enjoyable and instructive visit and is constructed with wheel chair accessibility. The institution is also governed by an admittance policy to guide dogs although general pets are prohibited.
A visit to the bright Polynesian city is an exciting and vibrant cultural experience which can be enhanced by finding premier Auckland accommodation. Placed within 1.8 km from the art gallery, overlooking the glorious Parnell Rose Gardens, Kingsgate Hotel Parnell Auckland provides its guests with a luxurious and tranquil stay in a beautiful and convenient location.
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