Wattle Downs Travel Guide

Auckland

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
University of Auckland

University of Auckland

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

University of Auckland
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
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

Things to do

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

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

฿1,825
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Piha Beach

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

฿3,787
per adult
98% 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

฿7,748
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

฿1,262
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

฿5,086
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Incredible sunsets

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

฿1,021
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,354 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿3,354
฿3,857 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,208 reviews)
"Great stay very busy but still quality service."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

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 ฿5,292 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
฿5,292
฿6,086 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
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! (1,581 reviews)
"Great that an excellent hotel is so close to Auckland International Airport. Very convenient. Good clean room, good shopping within walking distance"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
The price is ฿2,515 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
฿2,515
฿2,893 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,115 reviews)
"Will use again"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
4 out of 5
Corner Wyndham & Albert Streets, Auckland
The price is ฿2,730 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
฿2,730
฿3,140 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (756 reviews)
"Clean, safe, easy to find, and good location for exploring downtown Auckland!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is ฿3,528 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿3,528
฿4,057 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (1,559 reviews)
"Very close to everything. Staff very friendly and efficient. Lovely room with everything you need. Will be back"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

The Grand by SkyCity
SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
The price is ฿3,056 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
฿3,056
฿3,514 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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! (1,682 reviews)
"Cushions need a clean other then that all is well"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

SkyCity 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.

Manukau
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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Mount Wellington

Shopping, restaurants and lake views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Mount Wellington. Check out Sylvia Park Shopping Center or Flat Rock Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Mount Wellington
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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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