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
Auckland Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

Auckland Zoo

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.

Auckland Zoo
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

Things to do

Piha Beach

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

฿3,911
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

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

฿8,002
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Incredible sunsets

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

฿951
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

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

฿1,885
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

฿9,626
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

฿1,304
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
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Top hotels in Wattle Downs

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 ฿3,790 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿3,790
฿4,358 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,009 reviews)
"I definitely recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
The price is ฿2,803 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿2,803
฿3,223 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,473 reviews)
"We didn’t get a warning for a $200 bond before arriving to check in. I was okay to pay it but they didn’t have pay wave and we didn’t have a physical card with funds. It was a real pain for check in. The fridge was not good my ice blocks melted. But they allowed us to stay an hour longer for check ..."

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

SkyCity Hotel
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is ฿4,164 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿4,164
฿4,788 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,344 reviews)
"Great place to stay And not an Uber away from The action"

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

The Grand by SkyCity
Grand Millennium Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland
4.5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive, Auckland
The price is ฿3,229 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿3,229
฿3,713 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,217 reviews)
"Service was wonderful! Walking distance to lots of shopping, dining options, as well as to the pier/harbor."

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Grand Millennium Auckland
Novotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is ฿5,289 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
฿5,289
฿6,082 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2025
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! (1,238 reviews)
"Our one night stay was great. Find at the hotel restaurant twice. Food was fresh and staff was very helpful. They even accomodated a hour extra for late checkout which helped since we had an afternoon flight."

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Novotel Auckland Airport
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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,251 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
฿3,251
฿3,738 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2025
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! (599 reviews)
"Affordable safe property with buffet breakfast included."

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
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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.

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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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