Wonderful find! Joanna’s home is lovey and located in the charming Freeman’s Bay Area. The area is full of cute gift stores, chic boutiques, and a plethora of food options. Enjoy a coffee at one of the many local places (Joanna has great recommendations!) or grab a bite at a cafe (I strongly suggest checking out the market on Polonsby where Bird on the Wire is located. It’s a combination of small shops, food stalls, grocery, and much more – about a 6 min walk).
We found taking an Uber to and from the airport to be the simplest and relatively cost effective (~50NZD each trip for ~20 min drive).
The home is well appointed and the room is beautiful. Joanna hosted us for breakfast and shared some of her recommendations for places to go. She and her husband are both very warm and eager to share with their guests, so feel free to reach out to them for help planning your trip.
If you’re feeling ambitious (or simply prefer walking over public transport), you can manage to get to the Sky Tower in about 30 minutes. It’s a hilly haunt (think stair climber in the city), but a great way to spend an afternoon leisurely taking in the city.
Bottom line: Lovely home in a charming part of town with hosts who are well-accustomed to visitors and sharing their home. Would recommend!