Our tickets are booked.

[coley4ja]

I booked one way tickets four two adults and two children for the 4th of August out of Los Angeles. Can't wait for the day to come.

[A.C. Slater]

Awesome! Did you spring for the SkyCouch? We're flying out on July 2.. arrive July 4. :-)

[coley4ja]

That's great . Which city are you headed? Oh, I did not get the SkyCoach, did you?

[A.C. Slater]

Yeah, if you're getting at least three seats, it's a good idea, because it's only another $250. If you have fewer than three people, you have to buy out the empty seats in the section to get it. I figure $250 is well worth it to make a 13 hour flight more tolerable.

By the way, my tickets were only $385 each for one-way to AKL. Crazy, right? I guess it's the off season.

Our destination is Wellington, but we're going to stop in Auckland and check it out for a few days. I can't imagine boarding yet another flight after landing in NZ, so we're going to take the Kiwi Rail down to Wellington. 7 hours, and 4 times the cost of flying, but I figure it will be a great way to get introduced to the north island.

[kiwihusker]

Best of luck to you both! Enjoy NZ. It is truly a beautiful place to be.

[kiwieagle]

By the way, my tickets were only $385 each for one-way to AKL. Crazy, right? I guess it's the off season.

Holy bargain, Batman!!

Our destination is Wellington, but we're going to stop in Auckland and check it out for a few days. I can't imagine boarding yet another flight after landing in NZ, so we're going to take the Kiwi Rail down to Wellington. 7 hours, and 4 times the cost of flying, but I figure it will be a great way to get introduced to the north island.

That sounds crazy! I remember one trip my husband and I took that we thought it would be a good idea to fly to Wellington and then get the ferry to the SI. That was the longest day EVER! We defo would not do that again. I love travelling by train but haven't done so in NZ. Let us know how it goes and if it's worth it.

Good luck! Happy trails.

[coley4ja]

I thought mine was a bargain at $679 each but A.C Slater's is a giveaway.

[jawnbc]

What agency did you book that fare with????

[coley4ja]

I booked online with Air New Zealand.