Wattle Downs Travel Guide

Auckland

Stay near popular Wattle Downs attractions

Balmore Park

Explore the great outdoors at Balmore Park, a lovely green space in Auckland.
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Things to do

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

฿1,025
per adult
96% 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

฿7,293
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

฿761
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour

฿6,143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour
Auckland: Waiheke Island Fast Ferry Pass

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket

฿1,209
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

฿8,951
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
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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 ฿3,335 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,335
฿3,835 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
SkyCity Hotel

SkyCity Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland
The price is ฿3,339 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,339
฿3,839 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
SkyCity Hotel
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

4.5 out of 5
80 Wellesley Street West Auckland Auckland
The price is ฿3,094 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,094
฿3,558 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower are located ...
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Radisson RED Auckland

Radisson RED Auckland

4 out of 5
Lorne Street 33 Auckland Auckland
The price is ฿3,303 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿3,303
฿3,798 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Queen Street Shopping District ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
"Excellent location in Lorne Street CBD. Escalator to Queen Street for shopping. Just remember you will have carparking to pay."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Radisson RED Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland

Grand Millennium Auckland

5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive Auckland
The price is ฿3,346 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,346
฿3,848 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Grand Millennium Auckland
Horizon by SkyCity

Horizon by SkyCity

5 out of 5
85-93 Hobson Street, Auckland Auckland
The price is ฿3,658 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,658
฿4,207 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,045 reviews)
"Beautifully kept and maintained. Comforting environment and easily accessible to key places in CBD"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Horizon by SkyCity
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Where to stay in Wattle Downs

Find the best Wattle Downs areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a historic building, and a waterfront with boats.

Auckland Central Business District

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Queen Street Shopping District and High Street, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

An airport control tower, airport buildings, and a cloudy sky.

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.

A city skyline with modern buildings and a prominent tower.

Viaduct Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town.

A modern building with a unique triangular roof design and large glass windows.

Parnell

Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.

A roller coaster with a loop and a Ferris wheel in the background.

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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