Wattle Downs Travel Guide
Auckland
Visit Wattle Downs
Stay near popular Wattle Downs attractions
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 Wattle Downs
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
"Staff were helpful, buffet brunch was very good, room was clean and shower was hot with good water pressure"
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
"Checking in process was terrible unorganised monies taken out when shouldn’t have 1 king size bed for 3 people? Just common sense would tell you is another bed needed? Hotel itself was very good staff I dealt with very helpful just the processes was bad"
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
"Very nice hotel in an extremely convenient location. Easy walk to Auckland Airport international terminal. The hotel itself was very nice. The room was quiet with great amenities, small fridge AND included some milk for a well sought after cup of tea! Mattress felt like a pillow top style, so firm ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Radisson RED Auckland
"Nice decent rooms and welcoming staff. Good central location, definitely worth a stay."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
"Didn't have breakfast"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Wattle Downs
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 Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District, 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.
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.
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.
