freebies include an airport shuttle and on-street parking in front of the hostel. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the no-frills dorms include lockers, and the basic private rooms feature tvs. there are 2 communal kitchens, a backyard garden, and 2 lounges, 1 with a flat-screen tv and the other featuring computers with internet access. all accommodations offer free wi-fi and shared bathrooms. this down-to-earth hostel in a converted home on a residential street is a 15-minute walk from the offbeat shopping and dining of karangahape road and a km from the sky tower Auckland Airport 33 min
Museum of Transport and Technology (7 min) Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (14 min) Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. SkyCity Auckland (16 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Albert Park (8 min) Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (15 min) Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. Auckland Domain (9 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (13 min) This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (21 min) Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. Auckland Zoo (9 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Downtown Ferry Terminal (10 min) Landmark 1912 terminal featuring Edwardian Baroque architecture & a contemporary pier area. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (17 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Aotea Square (15 min) Sculptures and statues line this open public space, sometimes used for rallies and outdoor concerts. Sky Tower (14 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. New Zealand Maritime Museum (8 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Auckland War Memorial Museum (11 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. |