| studios add kitchenettes and sitting/dining areas; some quarters also have balcony or deck access. a 4-minute walk from ponsonby's trendy shops and eateries, this artsy b&b is set in a villa dating from 1898. . it's 2 km from the iconic sky tower and 3 km from auckland art gallery. cooked-to-order breakfast is served in an eclectic dining room, and there's a garden. warm rooms with handmade wood furnishings offer flat-screen tvs, ipod/iphone docks and wi-fi access. loaner bikes are available
Auckland Airport 37 min
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (22 min)
Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Auckland Harbour Bridge (7 min)
New Zealand's 2nd-longest road bridge, stretching just over 1km, with bungee jumping facility. Albert Park (11 min)
Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (8 min)
Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (18 min)
This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. New Zealand Maritime Museum (10 min)
Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Auckland War Memorial Museum (15 min)
A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (23 min)
Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. Downtown Ferry Terminal (13 min)
Landmark 1912 terminal featuring Edwardian Baroque architecture & a contemporary pier area. SkyCity Auckland (9 min)
Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Auckland Zoo (12 min)
New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Museum of Transport and Technology (11 min)
Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. Sky Tower (8 min)
Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. Auckland Domain (12 min)
Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (11 min)
Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. | 
