Wattle Downs 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

฿3,808
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
City view from the top of Mt Eden.

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

฿1,464
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

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

฿1,835
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Incredible sunsets

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

฿1,026
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

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

฿7,791
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Small-Group Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

฿7,810
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
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Top hotels in Wattle Downs

SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
The price is ฿3,482 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿3,482
฿4,004 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 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! (1,539 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here! Thanks again"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

SkyCity Hotel
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 ฿3,235 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
฿3,235
฿3,721 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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 ...
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Novotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is ฿5,594 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿5,594
฿6,434 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,366 reviews)
"I like it so I keep coming back"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is ฿4,436 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿4,436
฿5,101 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 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! (1,413 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

The Grand by SkyCity
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 ฿3,581 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
฿3,581
฿4,119 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 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! (648 reviews)
"Clean, good service, good condition, convenient location."

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Grand Millennium Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland
4.5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive, Auckland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,108 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿3,108
฿3,574 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 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! (1,291 reviews)
"Smart TV that can connect to any device would be great"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Grand Millennium Auckland
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Other neighbourhoods around Wattle Downs

Rainbow\'s End which includes rides, a pool and a water park

Manukau

Manukau is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while in the area.

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Papatoetoe

You'll enjoy the gardens and live music in Papatoetoe. You might want to make time for a stop at Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building or Hunters Plaza.

Papatoetoe
Butterfly Creek which includes marine life

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Treasure Island Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
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Mangere

Mangere is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Villa Maria Auckland Winery or Otuataua Stonefields.

Mangere
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Ellerslie

Restaurants, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Ellerslie. Make a stop by Ellerslie Racecourse while you're exploring.

Ellerslie
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Epsom

Unique features of Epsom include the theatres and spas. Make a stop by Alexandra Park or ASB Showgrounds while you're exploring the area.

Epsom

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