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 A great place to start |
30 Kirkbride Road Mangere Auckland 1703 New Zealand +64 9 275 4443 http://www.skywaylodge.co.nz/ |
This small lodge is a great place to catch your breath before you embark on your New Zealand adventure. They provide an airport shuttle between 8a-8p. There are single, double and twin rooms, with shared bathrooms, or two deluxe double rooms with private ensuite. There are also self-contained units available, sleeping up to 6 people - ideal for families. Communal kitchen, laundry and TV lounge facilities are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Getting steamed |
Parkhurst Road Parakai Auckland 1250 New Zealand +64 (0)9 420 8998 http://www.aquaticpark.co.nz/ |
The complex has a range of thermal pools with shallow areas for children, hydroslides for action and private spa pools for a quiet soak. There is also a café, a video arcade and barbecue/picnic areas. Aquatic Park is available for private functions, catering for groups from 30-200. Campground accommodation: The campground has caravan and tent sites, and the tariff includes use of kitchen, laundry and ablution facilities as well as unlimited use of the pools. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award-winning budget hostel |
Cnr Queen St. & Darby St. Auckland, NI 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 358 4877 http://www.acb.co.nz/ |
This is the fun place to stay in center of the city on Queen Street. Winner of a New Zealand tourism award, this hostel in the heart of the city comes highly recommended. There is a variety of accommodation from bunk beds in shared rooms through to single and double rooms up to family suites. There's 24-hour reception, Internet cafe, Job Search and Immigration Centre, Travel Centre, and a big chillout lounge. The bar has a pool table and pinball machines. The sixth floor has a sundeck and BBQ and there long and short term luggage storage as well as theme parties and DJs 7 nights a week at the Globe Bar. Cafes and bars on site provide budget meals. There are kitchen, dining and lounge facilities including a TV lounge with satellite television at no extra charge. Safe storage of large items is available. A coin-operated laundry facility is on site. The Travel Centre can help with advice and bookings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality hostel |
Corner City Road and Liverpool Street Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 309 2802 http://www.yha.co.nz/ |
This centrally located youth hostel has mainly twin and double rooms and some shared rooms. Large common rooms have an excellent view of the city over the Waitemata Harbour. A good place to meet up with other travelers and make new friends. The single room which can be shared by three persons starts at a reasonable rate.A self-catering kitchen and a small food shop are on site as well as a bistro restaurant. The tour desk can help with planning and booking activities and travel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sparkling new youth hostel |
5 Turner Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 302 8200 http://www.yha.co.nz/ |
The newest youth hostel in Auckland is described as providing "pure luxury" for those on a budget. It boasts comfortable lounges, television rooms and Internet terminals. It is just five minutes walk to the city centre. Luggage lockers, family rooms, en suite rooms, and a limited food shop and shared kitchen are all available. Reduced rates apply to under-18s. A travel office is on site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ponsonby hostel |
7 Prosford Street Ponsonby Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 378 0191 http://www.brownkiwi.co.nz/ |
The Brown Kiwi is a dormitory style hostel, set within an old two-storey colonial villa. There are four to eight bunk beds per room--some double rooms are available. Kitchen facilities are provided and there is an in-house bar. A pleasant garden has a barbecue area. Although located on a quiet side street, it is just a minute's walk to all the action on Ponsonby Road with its many trendy shops, cafes and restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rural retreat |
455 Coatesville/Riverhead Highway Albany Auckland 1311 New Zealand +64 (0)9 415 9009 http://www.camperdown.co.nz |
A world away from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet only twenty minutes drive from central Auckland, Camperdown Farmstay offers a taste of New Zealand country life on a small working farm complete with sheep and cows. Enjoy relaxing by, or rowing on, the lake, tennis, table tennis, snooker, and horse riding. Camperdown is handy to the vineyards, wineries and wild, black sand beaches of West Auckland, as well as the more placid beaches of East Coast Bays. Restaurants and shopping are within easy reach by car. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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If only this house could talk |
65 Wellington Street Freemans Bay Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 376 5046 |
From Wellington Street, Freeman's Bay Bed and Breakfast is deceptive in appearance. What seems to be a typical New Zealand weatherboard bungalow turns out to be a substantial establishment over 100 years old. Originally a private residence, this Ponsonby lodge has a long history in providing accommodation to travellers and visitors to Auckland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family value and comfort by the airport |
150 McKenzie Road Mangere Auckland 1701 New Zealand +64 (0)9 256 0046 |
This distinctive low-rise establishment is easily recognized by the giant kiwi perched atop the roof! The Kiwi International Motor Inn and Motel is one of the newest facilities of its kind on the airport strip. Only eight minutes to the Auckland International Airport, and 15 kilometers from central Auckland, the Motor Inn has its own restaurant, bar and barbecue facility, and offers free parking for guests. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hostel in leafy inner city suburb |
17 St. Georges Bay Road Parnell Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 358 0665 |
Leadbetter Lodge has dormitories, and double and twin rooms (with free bedding), available for short or long stay. Located in one of the older, but gentrified, inner city suburbs the Lodge is just 1.5 kilometres from the central city. A short walk away, quaint Parnell Village offers great shopping, cafes, restaurants and bars. The Link Bus provides a good service from here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Apartment-Style Backpackers Hostel |
38 Fort Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9307 0181 http://www.fatcamel.co.nz |
Located in Downtown Central Auckland, Nomads Fat Camel is an apartment-style backpackers hostel with lots to offer travelers. Fat Camel boasts a variety of room types, ranging from 8 bed shared rooms to private doubles and twins. They offer free linens and even a free evening meal at the Fat Camel Bar & Cafe. Also available are high speed Internet, laundry facilities, communal kitchens, personal safes, luggage storage, and activities. Catering to the backpacker's budget, Nomads Fat Camel is a great value in the heart of Auckland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Highly rated hostel |
5A Oaklands Road Mt Eden Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 (0)9 638 6545 http://oaklands.co.nz/ |
Located in a quiet street on the slopes of Mt Eden, Oaklands Lodge is on a direct bus route to the central city, three kilometres away. The Lodge offers modern conveniences, including a large kitchen and laundry facilities, set in a refurbished, Victorian era, two-storey house. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of the family |
18 Eton Avenue Devonport Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 445 3605 |
Join your hosts and the family cat in the Devonport Villa that is their home. Potter about the large rambling garden, or venture out into the domain, where the local sporting folk might be playing cricket, or rugby depending on the season. If guests would like to indulge in a spot of exercise themselves, the Waitemata Golf Club is not too far away. The Secret Garden is just a short stroll to the ferry, shops, and beach. For a panoramic view of the city and harbour, it is worth the effort to walk up North Head, a popular vantage point for yachting regattas, and harbourside events. Choose from the twin or double-room, usually only one is occupied at a time. Guests are expected to make themselves at home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multiple entertainment options |
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 912 6000 http://www.skycity.co.nz |
A good variety of games including blackjack, roulette and baccarat as well as over 1,000 slot machines with top pay outs can be found here. For beginners, free lessons are available. You must be 20 years or over to enter the casino. The Alto Casino & Bar, on level three, offers a quieter atmosphere and has a "smart" dress code. The complex also has a hotel, many restaurants and bars, a theater and of course the 328-metre Sky Tower. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the heart of elegant Epsom |
18 Epsom Avenue Epsom Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 630 7710 |
Taurima Lodge, a guest house located between Gillies Avenue and Manukau Road, is a stone's throw from the Auckland College of Education, as well as the hospitals and specialist medical centres of the area. Guests requiring a touch of retail therapy can stroll into Newmarket, or enjoy the village atmosphere of Mt Eden. The self-contained units open out onto a forecourt, and include a separate bedroom with queen-sized bed, en-suite, kitchen, lounge and television. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Worldwide standards |
Corner Pitt Street and Greys Avenue Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 303 2068 http://nzymca.com/accommodatio... |
Located on the central city fringe, two minutes walk from the action on Karangahape Road ("K'Road") and five minutes from Queen Street, the Auckland YMCA is a modern, non-profit hostel providing both short and long term accommodation. Hostel facilities include a large lounge with a pool table, a television room and a cafeteria with a variety of snacks and refreshments. Single, twin and family rooms are available and linen is provided. Review © 2007, Wcities |