| studios add kitchenettes, whirlpool baths and heated floors; some also include balconies or patios. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. a 9-minute walk from ellerslie train station, this unassuming motel along a main road is also 2 km from horse racing at alexandra park, and 10 km from the sky tower in auckland city centre. parking is complimentary, and guest laundry facilities are also available. modern rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Auckland Airport 29 min
New Zealand Maritime Museum (15 min)
Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. SkyCity Auckland (13 min)
Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (10 min)
Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. Museum of Transport and Technology (12 min)
Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. Albert Park (10 min)
Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (15 min)
Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Sky Tower (13 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 War Memorial Museum (12 min)
A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. Auckland Zoo (14 min)
New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Stardome Observatory & Planetarium (8 min)
Astronomy venue with planetarium shows, courtyard telescope viewing & an interactive space gallery. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (29 min)
Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (13 min)
Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (8 min)
This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Cornwall Park (14 min)
This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers. | 
