Harbour Bridge Views — Shed 23`s Crown Jewel

The finest apartment on iconic Princes Wharf — three bedrooms across two generous levels, full-width floor-to-ceiling ranch sliders, a large balcony, and sweeping views of the Harbour Bridge and the changing lights of the waterfront. Two bathrooms, a secure car park, and a kitchen fully equipped for a group of six. The Viaduct, Ferry Terminal, and Commercial Bay are all minutes on foot. A genuinely exceptional waterfront base.

Some apartments earn their reputation. This one has it from the moment you walk through the door — and once you reach the top of the stairs and those full-width ranch sliders come into view, framing the Harbour Bridge and the waterfront beyond, it`s easy to understand why guests consistently describe it as the best location and the best views on the wharf.
The apartment is spread across two generous levels, each with its own distinct character. The ground floor entrance opens onto a welcoming foyer, with two well-appointed double bedrooms offering genuine privacy and comfort. The large main bathroom on this floor is exceptional by any standard: double handbasins, a full bath, a separate shower, a toilet, and in-apartment laundry machines — a configuration that speaks to how thoroughly this apartment has been equipped for the needs of a group of six staying seriously rather than just passing through. One of the downstairs bedrooms has its own walk-through wardrobe connecting directly to this bathroom, adding a suite-like quality to the layout.

Venture upstairs and the apartment opens up completely. The expansive open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge is bathed in natural light from the full-width floor-to-ceiling ranch sliders that span the entire harbour-facing wall, drawing the eye immediately to the large balcony and the waterfront view beyond. On a clear day, the Harbour Bridge fills the frame in a way that very few Auckland apartments can claim. In the evenings, as the Bridge lights change across the water and the city begins its nightly performance, this living area becomes genuinely one of the finest rooms in which to spend an Auckland evening — a space that makes staying in feel like the best possible plan.

Tucked around the corner from the main living area is the third double bedroom, complete with its own ensuite — a private, well-separated retreat that works especially well for a couple wanting their own space within the larger group. The kitchen is fully equipped for serious self-catering, and the apartment has been stylishly decorated and furnished throughout with everything a group of six could need for a weekend, a holiday, or a special celebration.

Princes Wharf has been part of Auckland`s story since 1929, when it was formally opened by Earl Jellicoe as a two-storey concrete wharf — at the time, the finest structure of its kind in the South Seas, stretching over 1,280 feet into the Waitemata Harbour. For decades it was Auckland`s window to the world: cargo ships from Britain, Asia, and South America, ocean liners bringing emigrants and returning servicemen, and during the Second World War, a working base for United States forces supporting the Pacific campaign. For generations of Aucklanders, this was the place you came to farewell someone leaving for the other side of the world — or to welcome them home.

In 1998, a major redevelopment designed by Leuschke Group Architects transformed the wharf while preserving its long concrete bones — six interconnected heritage shed buildings, including Shed 23, now house apartments, restaurants, and retail above what was once a working cargo dock. Today the wharf is one of Auckland`s most recognisable destinations, with the five-star Hilton Auckland anchoring the seaward end and free public viewing decks offering some of the most peaceful harbour vantage points in the city.

The entire apartment is yours — all three bedrooms, both bathrooms, the kitchen, open-plan living and dining area, the large balcony with Harbour Bridge views, and one secure car park. The apartment spans two levels with its own internal staircase. Access is via key safe — full instructions and codes will be sent the day before your arrival.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Keys are collected from a secure key safe — straightforward and available at any hour. Full instructions will be sent ahead of your arrival. To ensure a smooth arrival, we ask all guests to complete a short online pre-check-in form and upload a valid government-issued photo ID before arriving.

A private airport transfer can be arranged at additional cost with at least 48 hours notice — a convenient option for a group arriving together from the airport for a weekend stay.

While we will leave you in peace to enjoy your time in Auckland, we are available 24 hours a day for an emergency.

For those non-urgent like-to-haves, just give us a call or a quick message and we will do everything we can to make this your most memorable trip to Auckland yet.

Princes Wharf itself is a dining destination in its own right, and you genuinely don`t need to leave the wharf for a memorable night out. Somm offers serious wine tasting alongside its menu, Wahlburgers brings its famous family-recipe burgers right to the water`s edge, and a string of waterfront restaurants serve everything from long, unhurried harbour-view lunches to special-occasion fine dining with fireplaces and sweeping outdoor terraces. On weekend evenings, the wharf comes properly alive with a warmth and energy that suits a group with a reason to celebrate.

The Viaduct Harbour`s celebrated restaurant and bar strip is a five-minute walk away, with Baduzzi, Hello Beasty, Giraffe, and a host of excellent bars and wine rooms. Commercial Bay`s flagship retail and dining complex and Britomart`s cobblestoned laneway precinct are both within easy reach, as is the New Zealand Maritime Museum at the base of the wharf. The Auckland Ferry Terminal is close by with daily services to Waiheke Island — a morning on New Zealand`s premier wine island makes for one of the finest possible ways to spend a day during a Princes Wharf weekend.

Commercial Bay`s premium shopping, the Viaduct Harbour`s entertainment precinct, the Sky Tower, and Auckland`s major transport hubs — Britomart, the Ferry Terminal, and the bus network — are all within comfortable walking distance. For those who arrive by car, a secure car park is included with the apartment and the motorway network is quickly accessible for day trips further afield.

Auckland is easily explored from Princes Wharf. The Auckland Ferry Terminal is a short walk with regular services to Waiheke Island, Devonport, and the Hauraki Gulf. Britomart Transport Centre connects the full train network. Uber and taxis are plentiful throughout the waterfront precinct. A secure car park is included with the apartment — perfect for a group arriving with weekend luggage or planning day trips beyond the city. Auckland Airport is approximately 30 to 40 minutes by car.

This apartment is one of the most sought-after properties on Princes Wharf and we encourage groups to plan ahead and book early for peak season weekends, public holidays, and the summer period when demand is highest. Please get in touch to confirm availability before booking.

This is a non-smoking, no-vaping property throughout. No parties or events. Quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. All building management and body corporate rules must be observed. Checkout is by 10:00 AM.
We kindly ask all guests to help us maintain the peaceful, high-standard environment of this home by following a few simple rules:

A valid photo ID, email address, and phone number are required prior to check-in.

Please respect our no-party policy and observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Smoking, vaping, or drug use is not permitted inside the suite or anywhere in the apartment, building, complex or balcony.

In the rare case of a noise complaint or evidence of smoking, an additional fee of up to NZD $500 may apply.

Check in available after 3pm through lock box key collection. Lock boxes are located a short distance away, full details will be sent prior to arrival. We advise collecting the keys on your way to the apartment, if coming to the city via taxi or UBER, ask the taxi to wait a second while you collect the key. The walk to the apartment from the lock box is not far, but no one wants to walk in the city with suitcases!

These measures ensure that every guest enjoys a serene, premium experience — thank you for your understanding and cooperation.