communal areas include a kitchen, a deck and a hip dining area with a piano, as well as a tv lounge. unfussy mixed and female-only dorms provide free wi-fi and linens, and feature bunk beds. there's also a locker room. private rooms sleep up to 2 guests, and bathrooms are shared. amid restaurants and bars, this casual hostel is a minute's walk from a bus stop, 4 minutes on foot from the iconic sky tower and 1 km from the vibrant queen street. Auckland Airport 35 min
Albert Park (5 min) Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues. SkyCity Auckland (3 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (26 min) Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. New Zealand Maritime Museum (13 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Auckland Zoo (10 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (14 min) This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Sky Tower (4 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. Auckland Domain (10 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (4 min) Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (14 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Aotea Square (2 min) Sculptures and statues line this open public space, sometimes used for rallies and outdoor concerts. Auckland War Memorial Museum (8 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (4 min) Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. Museum of Transport and Technology (8 min) Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. Downtown Ferry Terminal (10 min) Landmark 1912 terminal featuring Edwardian Baroque architecture & a contemporary pier area. |