check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. with views across viaduct harbour, this upmarket hotel is a 10-minute walk from the voyager new zealand maritime museum and 800m from the sky tower. amenities include an on-site spa with an indoor pool, a whirlpool tub and an exercise room. upgraded suites add living rooms. afternoon tea is served daily in the lobby. rooms are furnished in a simple, contemporary manner, and feature free wifi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, plus bose sound systems, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's also a boutique, a stylish restaurant offering a high-end menu, and a lounge bar Auckland Airport 38 min
AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (7 min) Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. Auckland Domain (10 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. SkyCity Auckland (8 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Auckland Harbour Bridge (5 min) New Zealand's 2nd-longest road bridge, stretching just over 1km, with bungee jumping facility. Museum of Transport and Technology (11 min) Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. New Zealand Maritime Museum (9 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (22 min) Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (16 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Auckland War Memorial Museum (13 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. Aotea Square (16 min) Sculptures and statues line this open public space, sometimes used for rallies and outdoor concerts. Downtown Ferry Terminal (12 min) Landmark 1912 terminal featuring Edwardian Baroque architecture & a contemporary pier area. Sky Tower (7 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (8 min) Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. Auckland Zoo (13 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Albert Park (12 min) Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues. |