We had a wonderful time staying with Gill in her bright and cosy home. We arrived so tired and jet-lagged that we slept for 16 hours straight! That should give you some indication of just how comfy the bed is :) she helped us get oriented and, since we were there in winter, lit us a cheery fire in the fireplace each evening.

Gill's place is in a fantastic location for walkable restaurants and (boutique shopping if that's your thing) and we got there easily from the airport on public transit. If our travels bring us to Auckland again we'll definitely plan to stay with Gill again.