. amenities include a shared kitchen, a tv lounge with leather sofas, and a garden with bbq facilities. this elegant b&b in a restored, circa-1865 victorian mansion is 2 km from auckland art gallery and the cafes of karangahape road. some have kitchenettes, fireplaces and/or terraces, and 1 room has a patio with views of waitemata harbour. blending traditional 19th-century features and modern decor, the bright rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is free Auckland Airport 36 min
New Zealand Maritime Museum (9 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (10 min) Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. Sky Tower (7 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. Auckland Zoo (10 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Albert Park (10 min) Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues. Museum of Transport and Technology (9 min) Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (22 min) Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. Auckland Harbour Bridge (6 min) New Zealand's 2nd-longest road bridge, stretching just over 1km, with bungee jumping facility. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (7 min) Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. SkyCity Auckland (8 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Downtown Ferry Terminal (11 min) Landmark 1912 terminal featuring Edwardian Baroque architecture & a contemporary pier area. Auckland Domain (11 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (17 min) This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Auckland War Memorial Museum (13 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (20 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. |