SKYCITY Conventions

Accommodation

SKYCITY is not just a convention centre, it’s a destination. With all of your event needs in one conveniently central location, there’s no need to venture anywhere else.  

SKYCITY features two centrally located hotels offering a multitude of room types with first class facilities.   

SKYCITY Grand Hotel 

A luxurious oasis in the heart of Auckland City, the 5 star SKYCITY Grand Hotel is a masterpiece of contemporary elegance, comfort and style, with world-class features, including the sublime East Day Spa and award-winning cuisine by Peter Gordon. Each of the 316 guest rooms is tastefully appointed to meet the needs of the most discerning visitor. Ideally situated next to the SKYCITY entertainment complex and the iconic Sky Tower, the SKYCITY Grand Hotel is sure to make your next visit to Auckland truly one to remember.  

SKYCITY Hotel

Located in the centre of Auckland City, the 4+ star SKYCITY Hotel contains every amenity for your stay. The SKYCITY entertainment complex is literally on your doorstep, with a choice of the best entertainment in Auckland, from the world-class SKYCITY Casino, over 18 restaurants and bars, a theatre and of course, Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower.

Destination - Auckland 

In Auckland, all the assets of a modern city are enhanced by an amazing range of close-at-hand outdoor leisure and adventure activities. Just half an hour’s travel from SKYCITY can land you on a sub-tropical island or high in the forested ranges of the west. You could just as easily find yourself eating al fresco at a vineyard or teeing off on a world-famous golf course. At any point of the compass, adventures await.  

Back in the central business district, Auckland’s personality is bold and fashionable. Everything you see, hear, taste or touch has a twist of South Pacific originality. Cuisine standards are high, the nightlife is vibrant and designer shopping precincts provide great retail entertainment.  

Great things to do in Auckland:  

• Cruise to the volcanic island of Rangitoto, then hike to the summit 
• Drive through the countryside to Clevedon, a genteel rural village that specialises in authentic arts and handcrafts.
• Ramble around the Waitakere Ranges or go canyoning through pools, waterfalls and slides
• Enjoy a round of golf at Formosa, a world-class course with blockbuster sea views  
• Walk over Auckland’s iconic harbour bridge or bungy jump off it
• Discover the tunnels and disappearing guns of North Head Historic Reserve, remnants  of New Zealand’s World War II defences
• Quad bike through Woodhill Forest, then blast along Muriwai Beach. 
• Play golf at Gulf Harbour, a cliff top golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II
• Discover the city’s early history on the Tamaki Hikoi - a Maori guided walk
• Catch a ferry to Tiritiri Matangi, an island bird sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf
• Zoom up the Sky Tower for huge views of Auckland, followed by SkyJump or SkyWalk. 
• Drive north to Waiwera Thermal Resort for a dip in the hot pools or a relaxing massage
• Cruise the harbour on a yacht or catch a ferry to the historic seaside town of Devonport
• Go snorkelling at Goat Island Marine Reserve - the fish are incredibly friendly  
• Visit the Otara Market, the world’s largest or New Zealand Polynesian market
• Visit Waiheke Island to discover wineries, beaches, craft shops and cafés

For more information about Auckland please contact:  

Tourism Auckland on 0800 AUCKLAND (2825 5263) or visit www.aucklandnz.com