Botany Downs Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Auckland Ferry Terminal which includes a marina and city views

Auckland Ferry Terminal

4/5(962 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
Sky Tower showing a city, central business district and a high-rise building

Sky Tower

4.5/5(1,179 reviews)

Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.

Sky Tower
Eden Park

Eden Park

4.5/5(298 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
University of Auckland

University of Auckland

4/5(398 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

University of Auckland
Auckland Zoo featuring land animals and zoo animals

Auckland Zoo

4.5/5(340 reviews)

The pygmy marmoset and the massive white rhino are among the rare wildlife you’ll find here, along with species from across New Zealand and beyond.

Auckland Zoo
SkyCity Casino

SkyCity Casino

4/5(641 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

Activities

Piha Beach

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

AU$177
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

AU$341
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Auckland to Rotorua Small Group Tour & Activity Add-Ons

Auckland to Rotorua Small Group Tour & Activity Add-Ons

AU$250
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Auckland to Rotorua Small Group Tour & Activity Add-Ons
Incredible sunsets

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

AU$43
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

AU$436
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

AU$85
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
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Our pick of the best Botany Downs Hotel Deals

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 AU$159 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 5-star spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Bathroom musty smell I think from the shower area but loved the upgrade great view good sized room. Very quiet, comfy bed"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Grand Millennium Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland
4.5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive, Auckland
The price is AU$207 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,174 reviews)
"Was great"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Grand Millennium Auckland
SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
Fully refundable
The price is AU$184 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, 11 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,440 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay - staff were so friendly and excellent service"

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

SkyCity Hotel
Novotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is AU$306 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
AU$306
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,164 reviews)
"Transit accommodation"

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Novotel Auckland Airport
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Corner Wyndham & Albert Streets, Auckland
The price is AU$148 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (568 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is AU$249 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$249
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 11 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,285 reviews)
"This property was very opulent, grand, and extremely well designed. Staying here made you feel all warm and cozy and the front desk Check in staff did their part to make you feel Lavishly welcome as well. The property featured a whirlpool spa, sauna, as well as a warm swimming pool to relax and exercise ..."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

The Grand by SkyCity
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Other neighbourhoods around Botany Downs

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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.

Mount Wellington
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Ellerslie

Restaurants, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Ellerslie. Make a stop by Ellerslie Racecourse while you're exploring.

Ellerslie
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Papatoetoe

You'll enjoy the gardens and live music in Papatoetoe. You might want to make time for a stop at Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building or Hunters Plaza.

Papatoetoe
Rainbow\'s End which includes rides, a pool and a water park

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.

Manukau
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Remuera

Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ellerslie Racecourse and Ellerslie Events Centre.

Remuera
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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 Villa Maria Auckland Winery or Otuataua Stonefields.

Mangere

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