| there's no air-conditioning. a 1-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, this laid-back roadside motel is 12 km from auckland zoo and 15 km from eden park stadium. parking is free. amenities include an outdoor pool and a hot tub. the unfussy studios and 1-bedroom suites provide kitchens, satellite tv and sitting areas, as well as free wi-fi. there's also a playground. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Auckland Airport 39 min
Cornwall Park (22 min)
This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers. Sky Tower (21 min)
Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (19 min)
Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. Auckland Harbour Bridge (19 min)
New Zealand's 2nd-longest road bridge, stretching just over 1km, with bungee jumping facility. Auckland Zoo (18 min)
New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (26 min)
This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Museum of Transport and Technology (15 min)
Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. Auckland War Memorial Museum (22 min)
A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. New Zealand Maritime Museum (23 min)
Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Waitakere Ranges (24 min)
Lush rainforest regional park with waterfalls, hiking trails in native bush & black sandy beaches. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (27 min)
Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. SkyCity Auckland (21 min)
Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Downtown Ferry Terminal (24 min)
Landmark 1912 terminal featuring Edwardian Baroque architecture & a contemporary pier area. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (21 min)
Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. Auckland Domain (19 min)
Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. | 
