Wharenoho Raumati | Summer Accommodation
Current University of Auckland students (or individuals from other Universities doing a project or research with UoA) can apply to stay in our self-catered accommodation during the summer period. 2023 applications open in Semester 2.
If you are not a current tertiary student please direct your summer accommodation enquiries to summerstays@auckland.ac.nz or visit the Summer Stays website.
- Summer Accommodation end dates are fixed to allow for room turnovers for the start of the 2021 academic residential period. Any requests to extend summer bookings may be declined unless students have a confirmed 2021 agreement for the same residence & room type.
- Summer accommodation bookings do not include membership to the University Recreation Centre.
55 Symonds
55 Symonds is located on the corner of Symonds and Wakefield street, and only a short walk from Downtown Auckland and the City and Grafton Campuses. Summer residents have access to the communal facilities including a kitchen & lounge, deck area and games, music and bookable study room.
Location
53-55 Symonds Street, Auckland Central
Availability
Saturday 4 December 2021 - Saturday 5 February 2022
Rooms
You'll stay in a self contained Studio Deluxe, each comfortably furnished with an ensuite bathroom
Catering
Each apartment is furnished with a galley-style kitchen equipped with a fridge, microwave, cook top and kettle. A basic kitchen pack is provided. A large communal kitchen is available for group events.
Facilities
- Wifi included
- User-pays laundry room
- Bicycle storage
- Communal kitchen with lounge area
- Music room
- Bookable study room
- Games room and courtyard with barbecue available.
Parking
No parking is available onsite.
Carlaw Park Student Village
Carlaw Park is located next to the Auckland Domain and only a short walk from Parnell, Spark Arena, Downtown Auckland and the City and Grafton Campuses. Summer residents have access to the communal facilities including a kitchen & lounge, deck area and games, music and study room.
Location
19-26 Nicholls Lane, Parnell
Availability
Saturday 4 December 2021 - Saturday 5 February 2022
Rooms
You'll stay in a single bedroom, in a fully-furnished three or four bedroom apartment. Each apartment has a bathroom with a dual vanity and shower and separate lockable toilet.
Catering
Each apartment is furnished with a galley-style kitchen equipped with a fridge, microwave, oven and kettle. A basic kitchen pack is provided. A large communal kitchen is available for group events.
Facilities
- Wifi included
- User-pays laundry room
- Bicycle storage
- Communal kitchen with lounge area
- Music room
- Study room
- Games room and courtyard with barbecue available.
Parking
No parking is available onsite, however, there is a Wilson's Carpark nearby.
Te Tirohanga o te Tōangaroa
Te Tirohanga is located on the City Campus, only a short walk away from the University General Library, and offers single study bedrooms designed to maximise on storage space, and modern, spacious communal living levels.
Availability
Saturday 4 December 2021 - Saturday 5 February 2022
Rooms
You'll stay in a furnished single study bedroom, with multiple single occupant bathrooms on every floor, each with a shower, toilet and handbasin/vanity.
Catering
Te Tirohanga offers shared kitchen and dining spaces over two levels. Each kitchen includes gas hobs, ovens, microwaves, toasters and kettles.
Facilities
- Wifi included
- User-pay laundry room
- Communal lounge/games room.
- Skydeck on level 10 with barbecue available.
Parking
No parking is available onsite.
University Hall - Apartments
University Hall - Apartments are located on the City Campus, only a short walk away from the University General Library. Summer residents are in close proximity to K'Rd and Queen Street, the heart of Auckland Central, and also convenient to main arterial bus routes making travelling around Auckland quick and easy.
Availability
Saturday 4 December 2021 - Saturday 5 February 2022
Rooms
You'll stay in a single bedroom, in a fully-furnished four or five bedroom apartment. Each apartment has a bathroom with a dual vanity, a separate lockable shower and a separate lockable toilet.
Catering
Each apartment is furnished with a kitchen equipped with a fridge, microwave, oven and kettle. A basic kitchen pack is provided.
Facilities
- Wifi included
- User-pay laundry room
- Communal lounge/games room.
- Courtyard with barbecue available.
Parking
No parking is available onsite.
Summer School students
Those enrolled at the University of Auckland for Summer School can apply to live at Whitaker Block for the duration of their summer school course.
- Proof of enrolment is required at the time of booking. Spaces are strictly limited and allocated on a first in first served basis.
Waipārūrū - Whitaker Block
Location
27 Whitaker Place
Availability
Saturday 20 November 2021 - Tuesday 15 February 2022
Rooms
You'll stay in a comfortably furnished single bedroom, with shared communal bathrooms. Each bathroom has lockable showers and toilets.
Catering
The large communal kitchen is equipped with fridges, microwaves, ovens, toasters and kettles. A basic kitchen pack is available for students to use.
Facilities
- Wifi included
- User-pay laundry room
- Communal kitchen with dining room
- Shared communal lounges
- Music Room
- Study Room
- Communal TV & Games Room
- Barbecue patio area
Parking
No parking available.
2021 Summer Rates
| Residence | Room Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 55 Symonds | Studio Deluxe | $366 |
| Carlaw Park Student Village | Single bedroom in a 3/4 bedroom apartment | $281 |
| Te Tirohanga o te Tōangaroa |
Single bedroom | $273 |
| University Hall - Apartments | Single bedroom in a 4/5 bedroom apartment | $270 |
| Waipārūrū - Whitaker Block | Single bedroom | $260 |
Work with us this summer
Work your own way. Level up your income and decrease your rent!
Our Summer staff work closely with the Accommodation team over the busy summer accommodation season by working as a Summer Assistant or Senior Resident.
If you're looking for a place to live and also need a job, this may be your opportunity to have the best of both worlds.