featuring exposed brick walls, the casual mixed and female-only dorms sleep 5 to 11 people. amenities include an airy lounge, a communal kitchen and a tv room. all have free wi-fi, bunk beds and individual reading lights, plus secure storage and shared bathrooms. eclectic private rooms offer flat-screen tvs; some come with en suite facilities. along a main road lined with shops, bars and eateries, this informal adults-only hostel with a hip vibe is a 15-minute walk from bungee jumping off the landmark sky tower, and 2 km from britomart transport centre. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Auckland Airport 34 min
New Zealand Maritime Museum (9 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Downtown Ferry Terminal (12 min) Landmark 1912 terminal featuring Edwardian Baroque architecture & a contemporary pier area. SkyCity Auckland (11 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (17 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. 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 (7 min) Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. Auckland Zoo (9 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Auckland Domain (9 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (24 min) Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. Albert Park (10 min) Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (13 min) This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Sky Tower (10 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. Cornwall Park (9 min) This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (10 min) Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. Auckland War Memorial Museum (11 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. |