Title: Wattle Downs Travel Guide: Best of Wattle Downs, Auckland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Wattle Downs](https://expedia.co.uk/Wattle-Downs-Auckland-Hotels.0-n692485556278591488-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Wattle Downs Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Wattle-Downs.d692485556278591488.Car-Hire-Guide)[Wattle Downs Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Wattle-Downs.d692485556278591488.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Wattle Downs Travel Guide ## Auckland ## Visit Wattle Downs Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Auckland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland.dx178233) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sky Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Attraction) ![Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055184/5144881b-acdc-42a7-a328-86297f558bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eden Park 4.5/5(25 reviews) Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eden-Park-Mount-Eden.d6055184.Attraction) ![Auckland Ferry Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Ferry-Terminal-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227247.Attraction) ![SkyCity Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/af467c93-0a67-4b10-b585-97015d85d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/SkyCity-Casino-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227133.Attraction) ![Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080549/41cebbe6-ccdb-4d0a-9ff8-4b16b89e6e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Princes Wharf 4/5(52 reviews) During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Attraction) ![Mount Eden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508153/ce42b689-1f84-4457-a776-f8c870832def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Eden 4.5/5(34 reviews) Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Eden-Mount-Eden.d508153.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394656/eb67ad0a-b828-460d-9c28-c3ed39ad7837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch £191 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hobbiton-waitomo-caves-guided-tour-from-auckland-with-lunch.a1394656.activity-details) ![2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46339796/b6022647-7fd1-4fcd-8c1c-5dde1a4875e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour £92 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2025-award-winning-auckland-city-highlights-half-day-tour.a46339796.activity-details) ![Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/740862/ddf89ee5-b17a-46fd-ac63-b41a4817ef05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner £74 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auckland-harbour-sailboat-cruise-including-three-course-dinner.a740862.activity-details) ![Picture 6 for Activity Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48333479/e3094070-44a6-4bd7-a012-9f276697b745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket £31 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auckland-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-ticket.a48333479.activity-details) ![Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204887/36757d71-1806-4fd5-b22e-011544c3bac2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets £43 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waiheke-island-ferry-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-tickets.a5204887.activity-details) ![Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394911/6fb4a8ab-6cd3-45d2-aaaf-502fb653fb49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland £134 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hobbiton-movie-set-tour-with-lunch-from-auckland.a1394911.activity-details) [See all activities in Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Wattle Downs ![Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/e4d3d971_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group 83 Symonds Street, Box 2771 Auckland £92 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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 reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,696 reviews) Things to know, there is a 24/7 shop just behind the hotel, you go through the lobby. At the front (Reception side) there's Pizza Hut, Kebab, Shop that are open till late. The Buffet is good too and also the facilities, pool, spa, sauna, herbal steam room, the showers 👍 Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=8072&PinnedHotelID=8072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485556278591488) ![Grand Millennium Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/410000/409000/408966/0bc35e87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Millennium Auckland 71 Mayoral Drive Auckland £90 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,734 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=408966&PinnedHotelID=408966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485556278591488) ![Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106705700/106705669/3304f7c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland 80 Wellesley Street West Auckland Auckland £63 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (860 reviews) Great venue. Breakfast was excellent. Loved my omelet. Our room was pleasant to be in. Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=106705669&PinnedHotelID=106705669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485556278591488) ![Pullman Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98523500/98523484/47994dbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pullman Auckland Airport 37 Tom Pearce Drive Auckland £156 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (974 reviews) So easy to get to Airport. New so it’s comfortable. Staff lovely. Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=98523484&PinnedHotelID=98523484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485556278591488) ![Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2187300/2187263/8ece6656_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport 14 Airpark Drive Auckland £92 25 Apr - 26 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,499 reviews) Great restaurant for dinner and our buffet breakfast was delicious. You could also order a your own breakfast and special coffees etc. The free shuttle to and from the airport was wonderful too Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F04%2F2026&endDate=26%2F04%2F2026&selected=2187263&PinnedHotelID=2187263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485556278591488) ![Novotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4230000/4223700/4223624/789196dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Auckland Airport 35 Tom Pearce Dr Auckland £156 22 Apr - 23 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,293 reviews) Great loaction, good service and very clean. Can't ask for me. Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=4223624&PinnedHotelID=4223624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485556278591488) [See all 2,664 properties in Wattle Downs](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026®ionId=692485556278591488) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Wattle Downs hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485556278591488&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485556278591488&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485556278591488&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03)[2 Apr - 3 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485556278591488&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485556278591488&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485556278591488&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485556278591488&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485556278591488&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Wattle Downs ![Manukau](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170003/3f0bff4a-625c-4e38-a7d6-20d644c73228.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Manukau.dx602243) ![tower in the sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692482636651651072/6120f60d-ef5b-4d69-b609-249ae9a41ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Auckland Airport If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Auckland-Airport.dx692482636651651072) ![People on the Nga Hau Mangere Bridge in the Manukau Harbour, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179340/074bbb7a-81e9-4752-83b8-8496fd077f98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mangere Mangere is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Otuataua Stonefields or JKs Driving Range. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Mangere.dx179340) ![Gray clouds over mount Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179315/84df2ee3-df73-4fed-8e38-badffc5361e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Wellington Shopping, restaurants and lake views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Mount Wellington. Check out Sylvia Park Shopping Center or Flat Rock Reserve while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Mount-Wellington.dx179315) ![Ellerslie](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/37444c1f-bacf-44e9-a3ce-95b41a3c8ecd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ellerslie Restaurants, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Ellerslie. Make a stop by Ellerslie Racecourse while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Ellerslie.dx179318) ![Epsom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/2b450aa0-b9d2-4aa5-88f0-1d8ee728eca5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Epsom.dx6343085) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Wattle Downs Travel Guide