Nice location for two Americans who just flew in from California and opted not to rent a car due to driving on the other side of the road. We purchased an Auckland Transport card at a store in the airport and took the ART bus to a train to Britomart then hopped on a ferry to the island. Then we took 50A bus to stop and walked a short distance. Driveway is steep to walk down with luggage but doable. Bed was very comfortable and a shower after our journey was heavenly. In the morning short walk or bus ride to Onetangi beach. Lovely!