Matakawau 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
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
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
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
Orewa Beach

Orewa Beach

4.5/5(314 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Orewa Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Auckland.

Orewa Beach

Activities

Piha Beach

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

AU$178
per adult
100% 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$364
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Incredible sunsets

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

AU$43
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

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

AU$86
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

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

AU$438
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

AU$59
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
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Our pick of the best Matakawau 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$199 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect stay for our national sales team after a hard year. Beautiful breakfast"

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Novotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is AU$285 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
AU$285
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2025
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! (1,230 reviews)
"Aircon wasn’t properly working n so the room was warm for quite a while in the night otherwise everything is good"

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Novotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
The price is AU$182 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is quite close to the airport and has a complimentary shuttle. It only takes 10-15 minutes to get to either terminal. The rooms are quite nice. The staff is very helpful."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
ibis budget Auckland Airport
ibis budget Auckland Airport
3 out of 5
2 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$155 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$155
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,313 reviews)
"I have used the IBis hotel a few times in the past and have found it perfectly suits a comfortable overnight stay and very close to the airport"

Reviewed on 14 Dec. 2024

ibis budget Auckland Airport
Abstract Hotel
Abstract Hotel
4 out of 5
8 Upper Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland, Auckland
The price is AU$120 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (236 reviews)
10/10
"Lovely hotel, will definitely come again thanks guys"

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

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Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
14 Airpark Drive, Auckland
The price is AU$186 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,097 reviews)
"It was quiet, clean and close to the airport, also a free shuttle to the airport is the real bonus. The downside is there is no water jug and glasses to use. We were told that water is drinkable from the bathroom faucet however no glasses available. We have no options but to buy water bottle at the ..."

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Matakawau

Butterfly Creek which includes marine life

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Treasure Island Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
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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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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
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Henderson

Henderson is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trusts Stadium and Whoa! Studios.

Henderson
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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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.

Epsom

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