floridababa Posted December 30, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Will be going pre cruise. Spending 4 nights. Looking for central hotel recommendations Never been so want easy access to see as much as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted December 31, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Last couple of times (and again coming February) I have stayed at the M Social which is close to the cruise ship wharves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PasadenaDave Posted December 31, 2023 #3 Share Posted December 31, 2023 We stayed at Hotel Britomart on December 18. It is two blocks from Queens Wharf/Shed 10 where our Viking Sip docked and where ferries to Davenport and the islands dock. Plenty of taxis available from the airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridababa Posted December 31, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Any places a must to see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PasadenaDave Posted December 31, 2023 #5 Share Posted December 31, 2023 37 minutes ago, floridababa said: Any places a must to see? I am generally reluctant to list “must see” places as what I think is great is dull to others a vice versa. I will say that the War Memorial has some excellent Māori items and history. We didn’t, but I think the ferry ride and a walk in Davenport would be nice. suggest that you study a Google map for sightseeing and organize what you want to see 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted December 31, 2023 #6 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 hour ago, PasadenaDave said: I am generally reluctant to list “must see” places as what I think is great is dull to others a vice versa. I will say that the War Memorial has some excellent Māori items and history. We didn’t, but I think the ferry ride and a walk in Davenport would be nice. suggest that you study a Google map for sightseeing and organize what you want to see I second a visit to Davenport. Also take a look at Waiheke, another ferry ride and vineyards at the destination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted January 1 #7 Share Posted January 1 The ferry to Devonport is a lovely way to spend a few hours. Devonport is full of interesting, historical buildings and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to enjoy a coffee or meal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted February 12 #8 Share Posted February 12 On 12/31/2023 at 4:55 PM, boeckli said: I second a visit to Davenport. Also take a look at Waiheke, another ferry ride and vineyards at the destination. Ki Maha restaurant recommended to us at Waiheke was a highlight of our Auckland visit. The entrees were so good, We shared seven! Ferry from Auckland to Waiheke, then bus stops at the restaurant door. After lunch, We caught bus for good shopping at neighbouring town, plus a walk along the beach, then 7 pm twilight ferry back to Auckland. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveapug Posted April 22 #9 Share Posted April 22 We stayed at the M Social near the wharf just a few weeks ago. It was our favorite accommodation. Close to shopping and the isite (for information), for trips into the gulf and the ferries. The bed was very comfortable, and we particularly enjoyed the robot "Hari" who delivered a few items to our room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afto Posted April 27 #10 Share Posted April 27 Another vote for the M Social. We stayed for 5 nights and really enjoyed our stay, although there was not a lot of storage space in the room so we were never really able to unpack. Great location if you are sailing from Princes Wharf, which is literally just across the street. Good location also for sightseeing and public transportation and there are plenty of restaurants in the area. As for things to do ... I recommend the Maritime Museum which is just a 2-minute walk. Since you are there for 4 days, try to pre-book a sail on the museum's Ted Ashby; this is a one-hour trip on a heritage sailboat that will allow you to view the harbour from the water and sail under the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Photo below taken from on board the Ted Ashby as it was leaving the museum -- shows Princes Wharf on the left and the M Social on the right (it's the low-rise building; you can see the green "L" of the hotel name). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted April 29 #11 Share Posted April 29 We've stayed at the Auckland Waterfront Serviced Apartments a couple of times. They are on Princes Wharf, direct opposite the Hilton - really great if your ship docks at Princes Wharf instead on Queens Wharf. They are lovely one bedroom apartments with great views over the harbour towards the Harbour Bridge. Full kitchen plus a washing machine and dryer in the smallish bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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