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

Rp1.784.047
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

Rp686.172
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Incredible sunsets

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Rp434.027
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Rp3.367.888
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

Rp3.467.456
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

Rp3.659.584
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

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 Rp1.738.321 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
Rp1.738.321
Rp1.999.114 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 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 Rp1.699.642 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
Rp1.699.642
Rp1.954.588 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! (1,518 reviews)
"Staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025

SkyCity Hotel
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is Rp2.268.560 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
Rp2.268.560
Rp2.608.844 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 Rp1.517.904 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
Rp1.517.904
Rp1.745.590 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 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
Novotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is Rp2.481.035 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
Rp2.481.035
Rp2.853.190 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 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! (1,306 reviews)
"Perfect location right at airport doorstep - clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025

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
The price is Rp1.651.442 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
Rp1.651.442
Rp1.899.158 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! (628 reviews)
"Parking was an issue"

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025

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.

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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