colourful, simple dorm-style rooms have bunk beds and shared bathrooms. kids age 5 and under stay for no extra charge with their parents. this funky, modern budget hotel is a 9-minute walk from both the vector arena events venue and the nightlife of the vibrant waterfront. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the upgraded rooms come with flat-screen tvs, wi-fi (fee), and tea and coffeemaking equipment, plus en suite facilities. it's 13 minutes' walk from the landmark sky tower. amenities include a cafe, a communal kitchen and a guest lounge Auckland Airport 35 min
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (10 min) Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (26 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. Sky Tower (9 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. Museum of Transport and Technology (8 min) Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. Albert Park (5 min) Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues. New Zealand Maritime Museum (14 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Aotea Square (13 min) Sculptures and statues line this open public space, sometimes used for rallies and outdoor concerts. SkyCity Auckland (10 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (14 min) This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (11 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Auckland Domain (11 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. Downtown Ferry Terminal (8 min) Landmark 1912 terminal featuring Edwardian Baroque architecture & a contemporary pier area. Auckland Zoo (11 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Auckland War Memorial Museum (7 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. |