Waiake Travel Guide

Auckland

Popular places to visit

Auckland Ferry Terminal which includes city views and a marina

Auckland Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(97 reviews)

Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
Sky Tower featuring a city, central business district and skyline

Sky Tower

4.5/5(92 reviews)

Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.

Sky Tower
SkyCity Casino

SkyCity Casino

4/5(16 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your time in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

SkyCity Casino
Eden Park

Eden Park

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Eden Park
Orewa Beach

Orewa Beach

4.5/5(11 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Orewa Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Auckland.

Orewa Beach
Mt. Eden featuring a high-rise building, a city and central business district

Mt. Eden

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.

Mt. Eden

Things to do

Piha Beach

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

฿3,777
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

฿7,139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

฿7,341
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

฿1,821
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Incredible sunsets

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

฿919
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Small-Group Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

฿7,748
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
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Top hotels in Waiake

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771, Auckland
The price is ฿4,126 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
฿4,126
฿4,745 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Stay at this 5-star spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,045 reviews)
"Food was excellent. Only complaints are that the king bed was actually just two smaller mattresses put together, and the air conditioner in the room barely blew air."

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2025

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
The price is ฿3,652 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿3,652
฿4,200 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 11 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,513 reviews)

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

SkyCity Hotel
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is ฿4,835 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿4,835
฿5,560 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 11 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,382 reviews)
"We loved the upgrade, the room was lovely. The staff were kind and friendly, making our stay a wonderful experience. Can't wait to return."

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2025

The Grand by SkyCity
Grand Millennium Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland
4.5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive, Auckland
The price is ฿3,235 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
฿3,235
฿3,720 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,250 reviews)
"Great location. Water pressure in shower not amazing."

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2025

Grand Millennium Auckland
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Corner Wyndham & Albert Streets, Auckland
The price is ฿3,549 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
฿3,549
฿4,081 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (618 reviews)
"Great room and rate. Close to shops, sites and restaurants. Staff were excellent!"

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2025

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Rydges Auckland
Rydges Auckland
4.5 out of 5
59 Federal Street Cnr Kingston Street, Auckland
The price is ฿3,024 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
฿3,024
฿3,477 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Secure parking, have to use filthy lift and carpark reeks of urine. After a lovely clean hotel, quite a disappounting contrast"

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

Rydges Auckland
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Other neighbourhoods around Waiake

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Albany

Unique features of Albany include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by North Harbour Stadium or Westfield Albany Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.

Albany
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Takapuna

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Takapuna. A stop by Bruce Mason Centre or Takapuna Beach might round out your trip.

Takapuna
Devonport which includes street scenes

Devonport

Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Devonport. Make a stop by Cheltenham Beach or Mount Victoria while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Devonport
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Viaduct Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town.

Viaduct Harbour
Auckland CBD featuring street scenes and cbd

Auckland Central Business District

4/5(215 area reviews)

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Queen Street Shopping District and Kawakawa Bay, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Auckland Central Business District
Ponsonby featuring shopping and signage

Ponsonby

Unique features of Ponsonby include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Ponsonby Road or All Saints Anglican Church while you're exploring the area.

Ponsonby

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