Hi, just came across this and wanted to mention....I flew to Auckland, landed in the afternoon, stayed the night, had appointment with my CO in the morning and was back on a plane to Australia in the afternoon. It may be different as I applied and had my visa processed in New Zealand but certainly I didn't bother staying in Auckland for a few days. I think the main reason for this is that they want you to enter Australia on the correct visa so it goes into the system. If they were to grant the visa while you were onshore then you wouldn't have entered the country on it, if you see what I mean.
Again though, for anyone in this situation, just check with your CO as you would have to advise them of your plans anyway. :biggrin:
Hi, just came across this and wanted to mention....I flew to Auckland, landed in the afternoon, stayed the night, had appointment with my CO in the morning and was back on a plane to Australia in the afternoon. It may be different as I applied and had my visa processed in New Zealand but certainly I didn't bother staying in Auckland for a few days. I think the main reason for this is that they want you to enter Australia on the correct visa so it goes into the system. If they were to grant the visa while you were onshore then you wouldn't have entered the country on it, if you see what I mean. Again though, for anyone in this situation, just check with your CO as you would have to advise them of your plans anyway. :biggrin: