Matakawau Travel Guide

Auckland

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
University of Auckland

University of Auckland

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

University of Auckland
Auckland Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

Auckland Zoo

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.

Auckland Zoo

Things to do

Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

฿8,411
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

฿5,135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Piha Beach

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

฿3,823
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

฿7,156
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

฿1,843
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

฿7,058
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
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Top hotels in Matakawau

Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is ฿5,139 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,139
฿5,909 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,888 reviews)
"Really quiet"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
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 ฿3,273 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,273
฿3,764 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,337 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
The price is ฿2,729 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,729
฿3,139 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,298 reviews)
"Love staying here. The rooms are clean, modern, have 2 beds for our convenience, can leave our car there while we travel overseas and catch a shuttle to the airport. Love the convenience of having a restaurant."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
ibis budget Auckland Airport

ibis budget Auckland Airport

3 out of 5
2 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland
The price is ฿2,251 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,251
฿2,588 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,549 reviews)
"Easy walk to the Airport. Shared kitchen and eating area in the lobby area was very good."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

ibis budget Auckland Airport
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
14 Airpark Drive, Auckland
The price is ฿3,006 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,006
฿3,457 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,416 reviews)
"Good location, handy to airport. Their free shuttle to and from airport was the best service offering and made the difference."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Pullman Auckland Airport

Pullman Auckland Airport

5 out of 5
37 Tom Pearce Drive, Auckland
The price is ฿5,725 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿5,725
฿6,584 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (581 reviews)
"Great for purpose, close to terminal for an early flight"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Pullman Auckland Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Matakawau

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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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
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Henderson

Henderson is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trusts Stadium and Whoa! Studios.

Henderson
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.

Manukau
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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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