
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP from Jan 09 !!!
Ponsonby Backpackers is perfectly located in one of the most historical, funky and central areas of Auckland. Just 50 metres walk to bars, cafes, restaurants and convenience shops and a short 20 min stroll to sky tower and viaduct basin etc. OR hop on the link bus right outside our door ($1.60) and ride in comfort to most of Auckland's major attractions in the central city area.
In a 19th century villa, we invite our fellow travellers to relax in our tv lounge (Sky TV), surf our fast internet (desktop & WiFi) or have a BBQ in our sunny outdoor area.
We appreciate the importance of clean facilities therefore we will be cleaning non-stop making sure everything is spotless.

Our facilities include 4 bathrooms with hot showers 24 hours a day, lounge room, dining room, laundry and free use kitchen .
Whether you are starting your N.Z adventure or want to finish it off with peace and quiet, Ponsonby Backpackers is the place to be.
Directions
From the airport: call us for advice on cheaper transport or take the airbus to the city centre ($15), then take the link bus ($1.60) to corner of Franklin and Ponsonby rd .
if you are already in the city a 1.5km walk to Franklin rd
By car travelling north: 2 minutes off the southern motorway, take the Nelson st exit .
By car travelling south: 2 minutes off the northern motorway , take the Herne Bay/Ponsonby exit
Facilities
Internet Access, Linen Included, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, WiFi in room