The Gardens Travel Guide
Auckland
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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
Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland)
Private FullDay Auckland Sightseeing Tour with Optional PihaBeach
Auckland Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Top hotels in The Gardens
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
We stayed in club executive king rooms with our friends on a short getaway and as per usual everything was amazing right down to check in and checkout staff always well organised and friendly.Our favourite place to stay in Auckland by far!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Rooms were clean and staff was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
Stayed there for one night before our flight next morning. Great room. Very quiet.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Nice stopover stay. Nice rooms and facilities. Only complaint is we booked shuttle with desk three times before it was actually put into system. When we asked to change our initial.time we were told no booking after we watched them enter it. This happened twice? As we checked next morning and told ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Clean and convenient hotel. Excellent breakfast and very good restaurant for dinner.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Stayed one night before flying out..Can only recommend it. Clean, quiet, friendly staff, close to international terminal. Would even stay longer and take the bus into Auckland.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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.
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.
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.
Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Remuera Village Shopping Centre and Ellerslie Racecourse.
