Matakawau Travel Guide
Auckland
Visit Matakawau
Things to do
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Top hotels in Matakawau
Novotel Auckland Airport
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
"We arrived off an early international flight and were picked up at the airport by their courtesy shuttle. We were able to store our luggage onsite before we were able to check in at 2pm. This allowed us to uber to a shopping mall without dragging our luggage around. Pleasant stay with very helpful ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
"The best thing about this property is its ideally situated for the airport. There are other options a little further out at better prices which we will choose next time but the stay was ok. Dinner at the restaurant was the highlight and service in there was very good."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
ibis budget Auckland Airport
"Very tidy and convenient location if you have a flight."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
"Yellow Bus to the Airport is free from this hotel. The restaurant is well priced for a hotel and the accommodation is good. Can’t really fault for the location to the terminals & cost if your transiting"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG
"Everything was so"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
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 High Street, 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, Auckland Airport Sculpture Park and Butterfly Creek 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.
