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Hiking in NZ...Low cost...Priceless view

17/3/2016

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KIA ORA!
 
Hello travel lovers…hope everyone is having a great week…I had an awesome week again last week…as always…hehe
 
Doing what I love the most when I’m free…take a little moment to have “ME” time…apa lagiiii…pampering myself with the beauty of nature…my kinda place to get a peaceful mind…



Tramping is what New Zealanders called it…Hiking/trekking whatever you wanna call it…one of the top activities people here love to do…of course la….New Zealand is heaven for that…the view is beyond words…
 
Outdoor lovers….adventure people…muddy and dirt…crossing rivers, swamp, waterfalls…walking in the bushes…climbing up the hills or mountains…you surely wanna read more here…this week is for US!!!! Hehe
 
Cheap activities but you get priceless experience…you'll definitely won’t regret every moment of it cause not everybody gets what we…trampers/hikers get to view from up there….best feeling everrrrrr!
 
Ok…now I wanna share some tips with you guys…Perhaps you're wondering how this woman (me…hehe) started tramping in New Zealand when she knew no one there…hehe…”Sometimes we just need to think outside the box”…cewahhh…ayat poyos a bit there…haha…
 
If you love meeting new people…don’t mind car pooling with strangers at the beginning, and in the end you'll end up with a bunch of new friends from different parts of the world who love doing the same thing that you do…best kannn??? Then this is for you….kalau malu tak dapek la den nak nolong sayang oiiiii….

Seriously...every trip I only spent around $10-$15 with them...
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Most of the groups are very active and every week surely there’s something for you.
 
This is what I did…I joined them!
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MEET UP APPS…

Since I like Hiking/tramping and I live in Auckland, I joined Auckland hiking group… Actually I joined a few others too but this posting is about hiking/tramping so I will share a few group names and how you can take the opportunity to have a wonderful time of your life here in New Zealand. Even if you just come for holiday you can grab this chance….ada je some people that I met who came for holiday and join us…
 
Have you heard of “MEET UP” APPS? You can register and install in your phone…zaman canggih already people…make use of the technology that we have…hehe
  • First…select and browse which country you are going…
  • Choose what activities you like to do…seriously every single activity will be available…from outdoors, adventure, arts, movies, photography…it’s going to be a long list if I want to write everything here…
  • Choose which group you want to join
  • List of update activities will be in your newsfeed…weekly and sometimes daily updates, depending on what activities you choose
  • Then you need to RSVP with them
Second step once you join the Meetup…
  • I joined a few hiking groups:
  • Auckland Tramping Club
  • Auckland Hiking Group
  • Feet First Hiking & Outdoor
  • Auckland Hike and Ski
  • Auckland Adventure Group
  • Kick Ass Adventure for Women in Auckland
  • Ramblers & Trampers
Why I joined so many groups…reasons:
  • Not all groups are active
  • You have more options to choose…dates can be an issue as they might clash with your other plans…more groups means more dates and areas that you can choose to go
Other points to take note…
  • Some groups will arrange transportation and car pooling for you
  • Other groups you need to be in contact…you can leave a message that you need a ride, then someone from the group will reply and you can arrange for pick up with whoever will be driving….don’t worry, people here are really friendly…there will be someone who will offer you a ride…but you have to approach people also lahhhh…cannot la just sit and wait kannnn….then you will wait forever la…hehe…inform them the nearest place you can go to meet them…just be nice since people already offer to be your driver…you also offer yourself that is easy for the driver to pick up…
  • Please prepare $10-$15/trip to give driver for car pooling cost…ye la people drive already must share petrol la kan…hehe….usually the group organizer will mention how much per person for each trip.
  • Auckland Tramping Club sometimes use their bus and the non-members need to pay around $20 per trip…depending on distance and locations.
  • Auckland Hiking Group usually will gather then they will sort out car pooling for you
CLUB WEBSITES
Another option…basically every main city will have their own tramping club… memang you pilih je lah mana nak pegi…they always open for the public to join….Kiwis love to share their nature beauty with people…here are some tramping club websites you can follow…there are more actually
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                       www.aucktramping.org.nz/ (Auckland)
                       www.wtc.org.nz (Waikato)
                       www.htc.org.nz (Heretauga)
                       www.wanganuitrampingclub.org.nz (Wanganui)
                       www.nelsontrampingclub.org.nz (Nelson)
                       www.ctc.org.nz (Christchurch)
                       www.otmc.co.nz (Otago,Dunedin)


  • You can also browse Tramping Club like ATC (Auckland tramping club) website…other parts of New Zealand also will have their own club that you can browse thru…
  • ATC usually will update a whole month activities then you can contact them directly if you want to join them
  • Their calendar usually will be packed every weekend
  • ATC memang otai group la….I love to follow them cause they like to share stories of their experience and about their nature…besttttt…serious tak rugi…”Otai masih berbisa” hahaha…serious dah tua but still healthy and can walk faster than you…penat nak kejar…hahaha…being an Asian who has short legs (talking about myself...hehe)
 
Well…hiking/tramping...great activities that you can do when you plan your holiday journey to New Zealand…If you ask me...it's a MUST!
 
You spend CHEAP COST yet…You get EXPENSIVE VIEW & EXPERIENCE. PRICELESS!!
 
You can always contact Ikhlas Tours to plan your journey moments…we surely have something to offer….
 
Till then…talk to you soon travel lovers…have a great week ahead peeps!
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Pinnacles Coromandel
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City of Sails

7/3/2016

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KIA ORA!
 
Hey there travel lovers…it’s been a great and hectic week for me…hope you had an awesome week too :)
 
If you read my last topic was about North Island…dah baca ke? So confident people follow my blog kan…haha…you should hokayyy cause I’m helping you save your time browsing info about NZ…hihi
 
This time around…it’s about the first city when you touch down in the North Island…can you guess?? 
 
AUCKLAND CITY also known as CITY OF SAILS
 
The place where I currently live in…but don't expect the city here to be like KL…Singapore…Bangkok…Jakarta, that you can go crazy about shopping…hehe...honestly my personal opinion New Zealand is not a shopping heaven but it's nature heaven…Having said that it’s not like there’s nothing to shop here la…haha…Good to buy their local famous products like Manuka Honey, Cosmetic and Beauty Care etc…and for outdoor people Kathmandu and Macpac stuff is super crazy here…
 
Cut it short…if you wonder “Auckland City ada apa?” “ Where should I go?” “What can I do?”...banyak la plak soalan cepu emas kannn….here goes the summary for you ;)
 


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Best View not to be missed:

  • Mt Eden Summit…196m tall, the highest volcano in Auckland
  • Mt Victoria View Point, Devonport…where you can get 2 different views…one facing the city and the other one facing Rangitoto Island
  • SkyTower…Auckland City trademark…anywhere you go surely can see this tho…hehe…itu je lah tall building here…can go up…ala2 KL Tower…hehe
  • Viaduct Harbour… spots where you can hangout…sail away with the view…then you will know..”ohhh that’s why it’s called City of Sails”
Park in the City… Best “lepak” place ever for me where I go for evening run…bring my daughter for a walk…picnic with friends and family…a must during Spring
 
  • Auckland Domain
  • Albert Park
  • Cornwall Park
  • Western Springs
 
Shopping?
  • Queen Street…whole stretch shops…long walk ya…hehe
  • Dress Smart…factory outlet…

  • Groceries…I’m sure you guys will cook right…kopak gak eating outside whole day meals everyday kan…hehe…so here where you can buy your basic groceries:
  1. Countdown
  2. New World
  3. Pak n Save…cheaper but in suburb areas
  • Halal meat? Ikhlas Tours can give you the list when you arrive…don’t worry pretty easy to get Halal meat here in Auckland
Culture…Arts…Museum
  • Auckland Museum
  • Auckland Art Gallery
  • Auckland Townhall
  • Civic Theater
  • Howick Historical Village…every 3rd Sunday they will have live people with costume…I loveeee this place…perhaps I will write just about this one
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Things to do
  • With kids
  1. Auckland Zoo
  2. Museum Of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)….kids would love this
  3. Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium
  • Adventure
  1. Auckland Bridge Bungy Jump
  2. SkyJump and SkyWalk
Eateries…Halal ya 
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(lots more in the list which Ikhlas Tours will share with you when you use their service)

  • Uncle Man (Karangahape Rd)…another Malaysian Restaurant…just a small corner…where we layan fresh roti canai…tebar punya hokayyy
  • Paradise (Sandringham)…a bit outside of the city area…about 15 minutes drive to a suburb called Sandringham...when I crave for Nan cheese…Nan Garlic and tandoori…this is the place I will head to…their Tikka Masala Chicken the bomb! Same taste like tandoori la…Chicken lollipop…yummsss
  • Crab Shack…high class Malaysian version of “Fatty Crab”…haha
  • Fried Chicken at “Kebab Shop”…since KFC is not halal here…this fried chicken is similar and sedap too…
  • Burger Fuel…when you order just request for “Halal” menu and they will cook separately for us…double check your receipt it will state “HALAL” there…to make sure they hear your order
  • Nandos...same menu worldwide
Cafes…
  • Casa Del Gelato (Parnell Rd)….my favourite dessert place everrrr…love their concept and everything was just nice not too sweet…I’m not a “sweet tooth” person…but here….yumssss
  • Giapo (Queen St)…this one all the time long Queue…the best gelato in town
  • The shelf (Lorne St)…a cosy place to have nice coffee and chit chat
  • Chocolate Boutique (Parnell Rd)…from the name you know who will love to go here…hehe
  • Coffee Club
Masjid/Prayer Hall...
  • Airport Masjid, Mangere...the nearest masjid in Auckland when you arrive
  • AUT Prayer Hall, Mount St...in Auckland City
  • Al Jamie Masjid, Ponsonby ...the first masjid in New Zealand
  • Masjid e-Umar, Mount Roskill, Auckland
There goes the city that i fell in love with...Auckland...the first city you will step in when you arrive in the North Island...
​there's always something here in New Zealand that will amaze you...

Don't forget to contact Ikhlas Tours to assist you create your holiday journey moment...

Till then...talk to you guys soon travel lovers...have a great week ahead!
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North Island Hidden Beauty

3/3/2016

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KIA ORA!
 
Hey there travel lovers… how are you guys doing? Hope everyone's doing great ;)
 
I know most people will talk more about the beauty of South Island… memang giler cantik punnnn… no doubt! But this time… since I’m currently living in the North Island and spending more time here… anddd Ikhlas Tours is having a good promotion for the North Island Package for this coming Autumn/Winter… hehe… Critaaa North Island laaa dulu kann…. hehe
 
This island has opened my eyes and amazed me with its hidden beauty and thousands of activities to do… even I haven’t finished exploring and my bucket list is getting longer now… haha… soooo manyyyyy interesting places… you will get confused and don’t know which one to do and where to go first… serious semua  iols nak pegiiii… haha… knowing us humans…
 
Well… hope this will help you a bit to cover some of the best places in the North Island of the Kiwi Land!
 


Famous hot spots people don’t wanna miss… I would say these places are standard if people tell you to visit “Oh you should go here and there and ohhh don’t forget this as well..”… Tourist spots and you wouldn’t want to miss it…. Common names you will hear… and if you have only a short trip these places definitely to be in your road trip list first…

  • Auckland…Since it’s the main city and most of you will arrive here first… hehe
  • Rotorua (Almost 3 hours drive from Auckland)… famous with fascinating Maori culture, also known for bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs…. Mountain bikerssss... SKYLINE ROTORUA is a must!!!! They called it MTB heaven…world standard hokayyyy
  • Lake Taupo (Further up from Rotorua)… do you know that the size of this volcanic lake is as big as Singapore? Yesss, that’s the size. ”Huka Falls” is another famous hot spot just before reaching Taupo.
  •  Matamata (About 2 hours drive from Auckland)… thanks to Peter Jackson, the director of LOTR and The Hobbit movies… hehe… Hobbiton Village becomes a must visit destination… people don’t even know “Matamata” but they know Hobbiton Village… ”The Shire…home to Frodo and Bilbo Baggins”…cewahhhh detail la plak… cause I’m a big fan of that movie toooo… haha
 
Truth is… if you can spend more days and time… North Island will surely have something big to offer as well… All depends on what you want to see… what kind of activities you wanna do… Try do the road trip to cover all North Island hot spots uolsss… hehe
North Island Hidden Beauty
 
  • Hamilton (1 and half hours drive from Auckland)…. people always talk about the famous Hamilton Gardens… but if you love nature… don’t miss Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway…
  • Coromandel (2 and half hours drive from Auckland)… Cathedral Cove, Cooks Beach and Hot Water Beach provide perfect spots for relaxation.
  • Waitomo (2 and half hours drive from Auckland)…the exotic Waitomo Caves… where you can experience the fascinating beauty of famous glow worms… and a few adventure activities… I share in the next topic la kannn… cannot la write everything here…
  • Mt Ruapehu (4 and half hours drive from Auckland)… where your winter holiday really begins in North Island… home to Whakapapa Ski and Turoa Ski fields.
  • Ohakune (4 and half hours drive from Auckland)…. a place where the adventure begins…seriously a cowboy town nothing is there except they have the best fish and chips I’ve tasted so far (seriously sedappp)… but that’s not what I want to tell you guys… it’s the nearest town to two National Parks where adventurous people will stay and hangout before they start their magical journey…located between Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park...
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Adventure people… Every region will have their own regional parks but these 3 main National Parks waiting for you in the North Island and you can’t miss them… at least do one first cause you can’t cover all unless you come just for that activities then come backkk again… hehe
  • Tongariro National Park… New Zealand's oldest National Park and a dual world heritage… with 3 magnificent volcanic mountains in the background Mt Tongariro…Mt Ruapehu… Mt Ngauruhoe a.k.a Mt Doom in LOTR

I did the Mt Tongariro Alpine Crossing and it was super crazy beautiful…I’m out of words for this…I will share with you just about this magical adventure…tungguuu ya
  • Whanganui National Park… Kayakers - you can’t miss the Whanganui Journey
  • Egmont National Park… Famous Mt Taranaki summit for expert and experienced trampers
 
More places to share actually… but will keep some for future topics… hehe… if I write everything here then no more stories lorrr… plus too much to read for all of you… read half way then cehhhh too long this minah bebel… hehe… so wait for more stories coming from me later ya…Just enjoy the moment :D
 
Mean while… don’t forget to contact Ikhlas Tours to help you create your holiday journey to be a memorable one…

Till then…talk to you soon travel lovers ;)
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Mt Ruapehu...viewed from my room where I stayed in Ohakune
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