Popular places to visit

Otara Markets
During your visit to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Otara Markets. Check out the charming cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Sky Tower
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.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
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.

Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

University of Auckland
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Auckland as part of your travels around Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

SkyCity Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Things to do

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

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

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

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

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

The Grand by SkyCity

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
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Novotel Auckland Airport
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JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
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Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
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Other neighborhoods around Otara

Manukau
Centrally located in South Auckland, Manukau Central boasts shopping at Westfield Manukau City and Manukau Supa Centa, as well as the thrilling Rainbow's End theme park. Easily accessible via Eastern Line train services and the Southwestern Motorway, it's a well-connected hub for travelers.

Mangere
Home to Auckland Airport, Māngere boasts the vibrant Māngere Arts Centre Ngā Tohu o Uenuku and convenient Māngere Town Centre for shopping. Easily accessible via train and bus services, it's well-connected to other parts of Auckland.

Mount Wellington
Shopping, restaurants, and lake views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Mount Wellington. Make a stop by Sylvia Park Shopping Center or Flat Rock Reserve while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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

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

Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ellerslie Racecourse and Ellerslie Events Centre.
- Manukau Institute of Technology
- Sky Tower
- Auckland Ferry Terminal
- Eden Park
- University of Auckland
- SkyCity Casino
- Auckland Zoo
- Go Media Stadium
- Mount Eden
- Queen Street Shopping District
- Auckland City Hospital
- Rainbow's End
- Takapuna Beach
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
- Auckland Town Hall
- New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Eventfinda Stadium
- Karangahape Road