Matakawau Travel Guide
Auckland
Visit Matakawau
Things to do

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Vintage Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Top hotels in Matakawau

Novotel Auckland Airport
"Always prefer to stay here when catching an International flight, very convenient"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
"Such an easy place to stay before or after a flight - or both!! Plenty of parking, and so convenient to leave your car there while away. The rooms are renovated and modern, and the restaurant is great. Highly recommend!!"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Pullman Auckland Airport
"Everything was lovely with the room and the check in staff and valet parking was great. The only negatives were to do with the food. Room service was an hour wait to receive food, which you were told when ordering so that was fine but the food itself was really not great and certainly not worth the ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

ibis budget Auckland Airport
"My elderly mother had a lay over- the staff were extremely helpful! Thankyou"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
"This hotel was the best place to go before you go away and do close to the airport but you can get a free ride to the airport and when you get but you got pickup at the airport and if you would like to Leave your car safe you pay $10.00 per day.but the is so Lovely."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 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, 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 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.



















