| there's a relaxed family restaurant serving buffet meals, and free airport transfers are offered by arrangement. off state highways 1 and 20 in central manukau, this straightforward motel is a 9-minute walk from rainbow's end theme park, a 10-minute walk from vodafone events centre and 11 km from auckland airport. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. bright, simply decorated studios provide flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes, while suites add separate living rooms and sofabeds. upgraded, 2-storey suites feature whirlpool baths
Auckland Airport 24 min
AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (19 min)
Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. Stardome Observatory & Planetarium (18 min)
Astronomy venue with planetarium shows, courtyard telescope viewing & an interactive space gallery. Butterfly Creek (13 min)
A mix of zoo exhibits, including a butterfly house, plus a dinosaur area, playground & train. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (22 min)
Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Auckland War Memorial Museum (18 min)
A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. Rainbow's End (6 min)
Popular theme park with many rides & roller coasters for kids, costumed characters & concessions. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (17 min)
Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (16 min)
This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Museum of Transport and Technology (18 min)
Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. Sky Tower (19 min)
Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. Auckland Domain (16 min)
Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. Auckland Botanic Gardens (3 min)
Sprawling botanical garden featuring many flowers, plants & trees, plus event venues & a cafe. Howick Historical Village (19 min)
Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. SkyCity Auckland (19 min)
Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Cornwall Park (14 min)
This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers. | 
