The Gardens Travel Guide
Auckland
Visit The Gardens
Popular places to visit
Auckland Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Auckland Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
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 Ferry Terminal
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.
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.
Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
Things to do
Infinity Float Tank Experience for Couples
Private Full Day Auckland Sightseeing Tour with Piha Beach
Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland)
Auckland Discovery: Botanic Gardens, Historic Village, Mt.Eden
Auckland Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Top hotels in The Gardens
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
The food is not good, I’ve stayed here many times and the last 2 times the room service is bad and the food in the bar is very bad. However breakfast is very good.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
SkyCity Hotel
Good clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Overall, our stay was great.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
Everything was incredible from the room to friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Wonderful room and restaurant,perfect for a week business trip.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Overall is good
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Gardens
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.
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.
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 Moana Nui-a Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre.
Auckland Airport
If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
