Hey arturius-
Not far from you,in Mt.Albert, I fly alott right around the area as you probably know, surrounded by miles & miles of open fields.
I went to a farm house yesterday & asked the owner if he minded if I fly in & around his land. Made a deal, I can fly anywhere within his 450 acres as long as I give him some aerial views of his land, loaded up with 3 batteries on my way right now.
FYI- Best Buy in Newmarket has/had a battery deal on for Phantom;s of $99.00, you would have to check if sale extended, super deal!