suites feature full kitchens and separate living rooms. connecting rooms and room service are available. offering views of the hauraki gulf, this laid-back hotel is a 1-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, a 10-minute walk from the cbd and 1 km from the beach. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some add balconies with gulf views. parking is available for a fee. there's a bbq restaurant, and a bar with live entertainment. other amenities include an outdoor heated pool with a hot tub, plus a fitness centre. airy, understated rooms feature kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi (fee) Auckland Airport 39 min
New Zealand Maritime Museum (13 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Albert Park (12 min) Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (14 min) Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. Auckland Domain (12 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. Museum of Transport and Technology (13 min) Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (13 min) Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. Auckland War Memorial Museum (15 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. Auckland Zoo (15 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Downtown Ferry Terminal (16 min) Landmark 1912 terminal featuring Edwardian Baroque architecture & a contemporary pier area. Auckland Harbour Bridge (10 min) New Zealand's 2nd-longest road bridge, stretching just over 1km, with bungee jumping facility. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (20 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (12 min) Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. SkyCity Auckland (13 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. North Head (14 min) Notable coastline with cottages, colonial villas & historic WWII defences along a reserve trail. Sky Tower (12 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. |