Swanson Travel Guide

Auckland
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Popular places to visit

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Crystal Mountain

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Crystal Mountain in Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Crystal Mountain
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

฿7,930
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
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Small-Group Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland with Lunch

฿8,147
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland with Lunch
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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

฿800
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

฿1,934
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
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Auckland to Rotorua Private Tour

฿20,314
Per adult
Auckland to Rotorua Private Tour
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Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch

฿6,192
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch
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Top hotels in Swanson

Grand Millennium Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland
4.5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive, Auckland
The price is ฿3,127 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
฿3,127
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, staff exceptional. Restaurant was awesome, can't say enough good things about this hotel. Check in was a breeze with smiley faces. Concierge desk was overly helpful and went out of their way to accommodate. Kudos to Rick and his staff in that department."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

Grand Millennium Auckland
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 ฿4,694 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿4,694
per night
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The Cordis staff provides such excellent services and personal touches. Appreciated this visit (our 55th ) Leggorio in the dining room looking after our family. The hotel was quite busy, but the staff handled it very well."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Novotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is ฿5,522 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿5,522
per night
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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! (1,011 reviews)
Great stay
"Great service and clean rooms"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024

Novotel Auckland Airport
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,021 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿5,021
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 11 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Convenient location"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024

The Grand by SkyCity
SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
The price is ฿3,871 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿3,871
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,312 reviews)
"Always a great stay at Skycity. The staff are always welcoming and the rooms on L4 have always been spectacularly clean. The digital personalised welcome note on tv screen was a lovely touch. The bed was super comfy, just the right level of support. Dickie the concierge at reception was fantastic, ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024

SkyCity Hotel
Rydges Auckland
Rydges Auckland
4.5 out of 5
59 Federal Street Cnr Kingston Street, Auckland
The price is ฿3,313 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿3,313
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Happy Hour cocktails and excellent meal in the restaurant. Very good location for the Civic and sky tower area. Staff pleasant. Room was spotless."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024

Rydges Auckland
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Other neighbourhoods around Swanson

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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
Ponsonby featuring shopping and signage

Ponsonby

Unique features of Ponsonby include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Ponsonby Road or All Saints Anglican Church while you're exploring the area.

Ponsonby
Mt. Eden which includes tranquil scenes and landscape views

Mount Eden

5/5(4 area reviews)

Unique features of Mount Eden include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Mt. Eden or Eden Park while you're exploring the area.

Mount Eden
Auckland featuring central business district, street scenes and night scenes

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.

Viaduct Harbour
Auckland CBD featuring street scenes and cbd

Auckland Central Business District

4/5(215 area reviews)

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

Auckland Central Business District
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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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