Matakawau Travel Guide
Auckland
Visit Matakawau
Things to do

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

Auckland City Highlights Tour by Car or Van

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland to Rotorua Waiotapu and Activity Combinations
Top hotels in Matakawau

Novotel Auckland Airport
"Very comfortable room and beds. Room heater did not respond to requested higher temperature"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Pullman Auckland Airport
"Perfect stay for a layover. Friendly staff and hassle free check in"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
"We picked there as it very close to the airport and the car park. Staff were helpful and restaurant was amazing"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

ibis budget Auckland Airport
"We had a perfect stay at ibis Auckland Airport. Everything exceeded our expectations. The room was modern, spacious, spotlessly clean, and extremely comfortable, providing everything we needed for a great night's rest before our flight. The location is excellent—just an easy walking distance from ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
"We only stayed in the hotel for a few hours at night between flights in Auckland. Hotel has a free shuttle. Our room was large, clean and well equipped, as was the bathroom. Staff friendly and helpful although the middle of the night!"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG
Where to stay in Matakawau

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 Commercial Bay, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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

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.

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

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.



















