--- type: "Article" title: "The Rock on Gibraltar — Guaranteed to be amazing" description: "The Rock on Gibraltar is a luxury private rental accommodation by Amazing Accom. It’s a veritable home-away-from-home. It lacks for nothing." resource: "https://travelmemo.com/new-zealand/rock-gibraltar-accom-rental-vacation-home" author: "Justine Tyerman" publisher: "Travelmemo" photo_count: 19 tags: ["Luxury", "New Zealand"] entities: - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/new-zealand" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/luxury-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/museum" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/wellness-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/air-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/culinary-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/design" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/hiking" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/organizations/booking-com" generated: { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/tyermanj", at: 2026-07-04T13:59:18+00:00 } sources: - id: photos resource: rock-gibraltar-accom-rental-vacation-home.md#photos title: "Original photography by Justine Tyerman" author: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/tyermanj" last_modified: 2019-02-24 timestamp: 2026-07-04T13:59:18+00:00 --- # The Rock on Gibraltar — Guaranteed to be amazing > The Rock on Gibraltar is a luxurious four-bedroom, four-bathroom private rental home on Gibraltar Crescent in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand, available through Amazing Accom and notable for its generous amenities, high-end finishes, and proximity to Parnell's main street. ## Destination Gibraltar Crescent, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand — a few minutes' walk from Parnell's main street. ## Getting there 20 minutes by car from Auckland Airport; walking distance from Parnell's main street. ## Why visit A spacious, immaculately presented and generously provisioned luxury home ideal for large families or groups, offering far more space, privacy, and value than a hotel room. ## What to see - **Parnell's main street** — Auckland's elegant strip of fine restaurants, fashion boutiques, art galleries, beauty spas, delicatessens, and homeware shops. - **Parnell Rose Gardens** — Within easy walking distance of the property. - **Auckland War Memorial Museum and the Domain** — Visible from the master bedroom balcony and within walking distance. - **Auckland Sky Tower** — Visible from the property, especially striking when lit up at night. ## What to do - **Dining and entertaining at the teppanyaki table** — A 10-seater outdoor teppanyaki table with open fire, BBQ oven, and spa pool on the deck. - **Cooking in the chef's kitchen** — Fully equipped with Gaggenau oven, induction cooktop, butler's scullery, wine fridge, and a stocked pantry. - **Home theatre** — Projector and drop-down screen for movies, adjoining a study-library with Wi-Fi. - **Hiking through native bush** — Nearby tracks through native bush are accessible on foot from the property. - **Soaking in the Japanese-style bathtub** — Oversized granite tub in the master ensuite with a view of the Sky Tower. ## Good to know Amazing Accom charges no booking fee; booking more than two months in advance requires only 50% upfront, with funds held securely until the day after check-in. Last-minute deals are available for travel within 60 days. ## Photos ```yaml photos: - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-entrance-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "The Rock on Gibraltar is just a few minutes' walk from Parnell's elegant main street" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-patio-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "The semi-enclosed outdoor entertaining area at The Rock showing the fireplace and teppankayi table with the kitchen on the right and the home theatre on the left" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-kitchen-patio-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "The kitchen opens onto a large patio with an open fire, teppanyaki table, BBQ and spa pool" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-kitchen-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "The incredibly well-equipped kitchen at The Rock" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-Amazing-Accom-kitchen.jpg" caption: "The kitchen with the home theatre on the left. Sliding doors enclose the theatre when in use" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Chris-Tyerman-The-Rock-Gibraltar-pantry-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "Chris is delighted to find everything he needs in the generously-stocked pantry" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2019-02-17 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-open-plan-kitchen-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "The open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area at The Rock" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-family-room-lounge-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "The family room-lounge with comfy couches, a fireplace and 42-inch TV" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-home-theatre-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "The Rock's cosy home theatre with pull-down screen and movie projector" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-teppanyaki-table-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "The 10-seater teppanyaki table by the open fire with the kitchen to the left providing great indoor-outdoor flow" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-pool-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "Sliding glass doors open onto an outdoor entertaining area with a large BBQ oven, open fireplace, 10-seater teppanyaki table, spa pool, loungers and a reflection pool" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-master-bedroom-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "The spacious master bedroom has a balcony with views of the city, Auckland War Memorial Museum and Domain" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Auckland-Sky-Tower-dusk.jpg" caption: "The view of the Sky Tower and Auckland city lights at dusk" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2016-12-07 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-Rock-Gibraltar-bride-to-be-Amazing-Accom.jpg" caption: "The foyer of The Rock with the bride-to-be returning home from her hen party" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2019-02-17 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} credit: "Picasa" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Gisborne-wedding-wines.jpg" caption: "Sampling wedding wines all the way from Gisborne" keywords: ["Amazing Accom", "The Rock Gibraltar", "vacation rental home"] captured: 2019-02-24 geo: {latitude: -36.8568, longitude: 174.7801} ```