
Major Attractions
Auckland Zoo
World-class zoo featuring native and exotic animals
Distance
8.5 km
Travel
15-20 min drive

Newmarket location
A practical Auckland base.
Alexander Inn is conveniently situated at 21 Alpers Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland Central, New Zealand.
Find us
Alexander Inn is conveniently situated at 21 Alpers Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland Central, New Zealand. Read on for the directions to reach our accommodation by various means of transport.
When driving, please note that Alpers Avenue is a one-way street.
21 Alpers Avenue, Newmarket 1023, Auckland, New Zealand
Nearby
Explore nearby
These cards adapt the nearby-place set from the Newmarket location reference, with distances and travel times estimated from 21 Alpers Avenue.
Major Attractions
Family days, waterfront visits, and Auckland landmarks with practical drive estimates from 21 Alpers Avenue.

Major Attractions
World-class zoo featuring native and exotic animals
Distance
8.5 km
Travel
15-20 min drive

Major Attractions
Interactive astronomy center and planetarium
Distance
5.0 km
Travel
10-15 min drive

Major Attractions
Underwater world and Antarctic experience
Distance
6.5 km
Travel
12-18 min drive

Major Attractions
Celebrating New Zealand's maritime heritage
Distance
5.2 km
Travel
12-18 min drive

Major Attractions
Major sports and entertainment venue
Distance
7.5 km
Travel
15-20 min drive
City Centre & Shopping
Newmarket shopping is close on foot, while central-city icons and waterfront dining are an easy drive.

City Centre & Shopping
Iconic landmark and observation tower
Distance
4.1 km
Travel
10-15 min drive

City Centre & Shopping
Premier shopping destination in Newmarket
Distance
700 m
Travel
8-10 min walk

City Centre & Shopping
Convenient grocery shopping
Distance
750 m
Travel
8-10 min walk

City Centre & Shopping
Modern cinema complex
Distance
800 m
Travel
10 min walk

City Centre & Shopping
Waterfront dining and entertainment
Distance
5.4 km
Travel
12-18 min drive

City Centre & Shopping
Popular beach and dining destination
Distance
7.0 km
Travel
12-18 min drive
Sports & Entertainment Venues
Event venues across Greenlane, Kingsland, Penrose, and the CBD are within straightforward driving range.

Sports & Entertainment Venues
Major events and racing venue
Distance
3.0 km
Travel
6-10 min drive

Sports & Entertainment Venues
Historic volcanic cone and park
Distance
4.5 km
Travel
10-15 min drive

Sports & Entertainment Venues
Premier horse racing venue
Distance
4.2 km
Travel
8-12 min drive

Sports & Entertainment Venues
New Zealand's national stadium
Distance
5.0 km
Travel
12-18 min drive

Sports & Entertainment Venues
Major entertainment and sports arena
Distance
3.8 km
Travel
8-12 min drive
Medical Facilities
Specialist clinics and major hospitals are close enough for appointments, family visits, and medical travel.

Medical Facilities
Specialized medical services
Distance
2.3 km
Travel
5-8 min drive

Medical Facilities
Private hospital and medical center
Distance
1.8 km
Travel
5-8 min drive

Medical Facilities
Private surgical and medical facility
Distance
3.5 km
Travel
8-12 min drive

Medical Facilities
Major public hospital
Distance
2.4 km
Travel
6-10 min drive
Educational Institutions
A practical base for campus visits, school events, interviews, and family appointments.

Educational Institutions
New Zealand's leading university
Distance
3.1 km
Travel
8-12 min drive

Educational Institutions
Independent boys' school
Distance
1.7 km
Travel
5 min drive

Educational Institutions
Independent girls' school
Distance
1.3 km
Travel
15-18 min walk

Educational Institutions
Independent girls' school
Distance
2.2 km
Travel
5-8 min drive

Educational Institutions
Public girls' high school
Distance
1.1 km
Travel
14 min walk

Educational Institutions
Public boys' high school
Distance
1.6 km
Travel
5 min drive

Educational Institutions
Cultural museum and beautiful park
Distance
2.0 km
Travel
5-8 min drive
Recommended Accommodation
Accommodation options from the source card set, adjusted around Alexander Inn as the Newmarket base.

Recommended Accommodation
Comfortable budget accommodation
Distance
4.8 km
Travel
10-15 min drive

Recommended Accommodation
Charming boutique hostel
Distance
0 km
Travel
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Directions
Alpers Avenue is a one-way street, so driving directions depend on whether you are travelling north or south on State Highway 1.
Quality Suites Alexander Inn is at 21 Alpers Avenue, Newmarket. It is a one-way street, so you will have to enter from the Broadway (southern end) of the road or Manukau Road or Great South Road and we are on the right-hand side of the street.
From State Highway 1 (Motorway) Heading North: Exit the motorway at Market Road. Turn left at the top of the off ramp following the Epsom sign to traffic lights (100 metres). Turn right into Great South Road. Drive down Great South Road to the next major intersection with lights (about 1km) and drive straight through the lights (with Honda Cars on your right-hand side) and you are now in Alpers Avenue. The motel is on the right-hand side of the street, and we have a red coloured sign.
From State Highway 1 (Motorway) Heading South: Exit the motorway at Gillies Avenue. Turn left at bottom of off ramp, and then very first right-hand road into Mortimers Pass. At the traffic lights at the bottom of Mortimers Pass turn right into Broadway. Drive approx 200m. Turn right at the traffic lights (Honda should be on your right) into Alpers Avenue. The motel is on the right-hand side of the street, and we have a red colored sign.
We are 10-minute walk to the Newmarket train station.
Walk 10 minutes to the Westfield Mall from the motel and you are on the main central city bus loop with leaves every 10 minutes.
We are 15-30 minutes from the airport by taxi and about 15 minutes from the city.