Overview of the changing scene with punting in Auckland
Technology is changing the way the oldest profession operates.
It used to be that if you wanted a sure shag you could visit any one of dozens of parlors and enjoy a honey.
These days however a lot of the long established parlors are disappearing, and the long established areas (KRd, Fort St) are being obliterated as silver walled office high rises take their place.
Generally a parlor experience will cost you more than seeing a private girl. Sure, you'll get a wider choice in a parlour, but you'll also probably be faced with a lok of older workers too, along with the young ones.
The internet has allowed a lot more of the smaller and independant operations to begin in the suburbs, often working from what look like ordinary homes in ordinary streets (although the Auckland council is making that more difficult for them). The better ones will typically advertise online. The cheaper ones in the Herald, and the bottom tier in that useless rag, the Truth.
Prices for private operations can be anywhere from $20 to $100 less than parlors.
Currently the cheaper parlours generally start at $170 for an hour, up to $250, with most of the bigger operations being about $220.
Reliable private operators can be found for $160. The odd gem can be found working for $100 (older and / or Thai). The upper end of the private market charges $200-$220 typically for the hour.
Best advise is to study the online ads, get a SIM for your phone which is strictly for punting only, and is well hidden when not punting, with all call history wiped after each use. Call the girls you fancy to ensure the service offered is what you want at the price you want.
And lastly, don't be an ass with the girls. Prick punters only make things worse for everybody else.
Where to stay in Auckland
I'll be visiting Auckland next month. I really don't know anything about it. What area of the city should I look at getting a hotel in? Somewhere with easy access to the happening part of the city and hopefully access to some reasonably priced girls.
I typically stay on the outer areas of city that have excellent public transport access, such as a subway. But I'm flexible on that, just don't want a super expensive hotel.