[thepiesleys]

Does anyone know of any budget accomodation in the Coromandel penisula? Either motel or anything else for that matter - bar camp sites, weve decided we dont like camping anymore - espcially with the recent weather on the North Island..

Just had a rather scarey price of $200 per night quoted at one place, thinking maybe half that.

We are planning a mini road trip around the North Island, heading to Coromandel then down to Tauranga, then Rotorua and Napier/Hastings, then home with A N Other stop on the way back to Auckland.

We were just going to wing it on the Motel front, as I dont really want to research and book that many motels. Will it be OK to find places to stay on the road or is that a silly idea at this time of year.

Cheers

dan

[Marie P]

Hiya Sue and Dan,

We did a little tour last week ,booked first place online ,then called in at I -site [tourist info places ]and they rang around for us. We did struggle as there are 12 of us ,but we managed.

Hope to catch up with you all soon.

Marie x

[thepiesleys]

Marie - thanks, great informaton. Did you go to Coromandel?

12 of you - My how you have grown...

[jubjub]

For Rotorua you could try http://www.rotoruathermal.co.nz/, not stayed there yet (going in a few weeks) but its a step up from camping, and may be a bit cheaper than motel.

http://www.weekendescape.co.nz/petfriendly.html, this might be quite useful too.

Just remember its Auckland Day on Mon 28th Jan, and Waitangi Day on 6th Feb, those weekends might be extra busy...

[jubjub]

Just digging through my favourites folder, heres a couple more that will give you an idea of prices etc

http://www.aatravel.co.nz/accommodation-newzealand/

http://www.holidayguide.co.nz/

[thepiesleys]

Sal - thanks, the rotorua thermal looks great.

Got the shoe link as well.

Just to let you know - sue has her very own email addy now...

susan.piesley@gmail.com

Dan

[anna_c]

It may be a bit more cramped than you're looking for, but I'd try contacting the YHA http://www.yha.co.nz/NZHostelsandTravel/FindaHostel/CoromandelandBayofPlenty/Coromandel/
often they'll let a family book out a dorm room, and it'll probably work out quite affordable.

[Smiler]

Top Ten holiday Parks have rooms and cabins as well as camp sites. They seem reasonable rates too, and have one on the Coromandel.

http://www.top10.co.nz/find_a_park.html

[oldtimbo]

When are you planning on coming up this way? (Whitianga). We may be able to put you up for a couple of nights, as we have plenty of room. PM me if you want more info.