What's nearby Eden Park, Auckland
Cafes and Restaurants
There is an excellent choice of restaurants and cafes nearby in Dominion Rd, Mt Eden Village and Kingsland, and only a short drive to Ponsonby, Auckland City and The Viaduct.
Shopping
The shopping precincts of Auckland City, Newmarket, and The St Lukes Mall are only a short drive, with more boutique and specialty shopping close by in the Mt Eden Village, Dominion Rd and Kingsland.
Attractions
The Auckland Museum is situated close by in the Auckland Domain, while the Auckland Art Gallery is located in the City Centre. The Auckland Zoo and Museum of Transport & Technology , are a short drive in the other direction, adjacent to Western Springs Park. It is also well worth a trip to the top of the nearby extinct Mt Eden volcanoes and One Tree Hill, both of which offer panoramic views of the city and harbor.
Harbour and Gulf Ferry Trips
Fullers Ferries runs regular ferry trips to the historic Devonport (10 min trip) and to Waiheke Island (35 mins), the jewel of the Hauraki Gulf. Both make excellent day trips, featuring excellent beaches and cafes. Waiheke Island is also renowned for its vineyards and artists.
Eden Park
Eden Park, New Zealand’s premiere rugby and cricket venue, is only a 2 minute walk at the end of Bellwood Ave. As well as hosting international rugby and cricket tests involving the New Zealand national rugby team, the All Blacks, and national cricket team, the Black Caps, it is also the home of Auckland Rugby, The Blues, Super Rugby games and Auckland Cricket, and hosts regular ITM Cup rugby games, and State domestic cricket matches. The redeveloped Eden Park will have a seating capacity of 60,000 people and was the venue for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final and other games.
Mt Eden Volcano
At 196 meters tall, Mount Eden (Maungawhau ) is the highest volcano in Auckland. From the summit, you can enjoy spectacular views of the city and its harbours. It consists of two overlapping scoria cones which erupted in close succession about 28,000 years ago.
A large, well-preserved crater, some 50 metres deep, is contained within the summit cone.
Maungawhau means ‘mountain of the whau tree’ and was one of the largest and most elaborate Māori pā (fortified settlement) in the region. On the outer slopes are numerous flat terraces used for defence, living and working. Pits for crop storage can still be seen today. The crater is sacred to Māori and must not be entered.
Mt Eden (Maungawhau) is one of Auckland’s most visited volcanoes with over one million visitors each year. Many walkways lead to the summit and spectacular views over the city and Waitematā Harbour. Some tracks are stony and steep. Be sure to stick to formed paths.
We recommend that all guests take a walk up Mt Eden Volcano. The overview of the city is well worth it. It will take an hour to walk from Eden Park Bed and Breakfast to the summit.
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