Botany Downs Travel Guide
Auckland
Visit Botany Downs
Popular places to visit
Sky Tower
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.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
SkyCity Casino
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.
Mount Eden
Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.
Piha Beach
Clear waters, rolling surf and black sand shores are surrounded by emerald cliffs and sub-tropical rain forest at this remote beach.
Things to do
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Top hotels in Botany Downs
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
"The Cordis was a nice hotel with very gracious and helpful staff. Unfortunately, the original portion of the hotel (not the Pinnacle Tower) was extremely outdated and very much showing its age. Because of that, I don't believe it lived up to it's 5-star rating in numerous ways."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
"A great little break while on a tour of the North Island"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Horizon by SkyCity
"The hotel is new and the staff is friendly and welcoming. We really appreciated the large bathroom, the excellent gym, and the thoughtful welcome gifts such as chocolates and essential oil. Overall, the housekeeping was good, although the quality sometimes depended on the person cleaning the room. ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
"Lovely room. Very quiet and comfortable. Excellent location."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
"Was nice"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
SkyCity Hotel
"Good trip. Casino and bars/restaurants were Good."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Botany Downs
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.
Ellerslie
Restaurants, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Ellerslie. Make a stop by Ellerslie Racecourse while you're exploring.
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.
Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Remuera Village Shopping Centre and Ellerslie Racecourse.
Greenlane
Unique features of Greenlane include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Cornwall Park or One Tree Hill Domain while you're exploring the area.
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 Otuataua Stonefields or JKs Driving Range.
