Orakei Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city skyline with a prominent tower, various high-rise buildings, and a waterfront with wooden piers.
A beach with a large red boat docked near the shore, surrounded by people and other boats in the water.
A pier extending into a body of water with a clear sky and clouds.
A city skyline at dusk with prominent buildings, including a tower with a spire and a building with a circular top.
A coastal scene with calm waters, a rocky shoreline, a distant mountain, and a marina with boats.

Stay near popular Orakei attractions

Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World

8.6/10 (493 reviews)
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Activities

Picture 6 for Activity Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

NZ$58
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

NZ$53
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

NZ$39
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland: Waiheke Island Fast Ferry Pass

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket

NZ$62
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket
Scenic Wine and Cheese Auckland Harbour Cruise

Scenic Wine and Cheese Auckland Harbour Cruise

NZ$52
per adult
Scenic Wine and Cheese Auckland Harbour Cruise
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

NZ$374
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
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Our pick of the best Orakei 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 NZ$199 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$199
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,938 reviews)
"An outstanding five-star experience from start to finish. The hotel was exceptional, with impressive facilities, a welcoming atmosphere and excellent attention to detail. The staff were professional, attentive and friendly, and consistently went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. The room ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
SkyCity Hotel

SkyCity Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland
The price is NZ$160 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$160
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 11 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,172 reviews)
"Very good!"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

SkyCity Hotel
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

4.5 out of 5
80 Wellesley Street West Auckland Auckland
The price is NZ$191 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$191
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (1,208 reviews)
"Likely a “thick fingered” desk clerks error has seen my credit card overcharged by $100; ie. $316.74 cf $216.74!. Ugh."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Radisson RED Auckland

Radisson RED Auckland

4 out of 5
Lorne Street 33 Auckland Auckland
The price is NZ$175 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$175
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Queen Street Shopping District ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel to stay at. Only 6 months old, so nothing is or looks tired at all. Convenient location to downtown Auckland and transport options."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Radisson RED Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland

Grand Millennium Auckland

5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive Auckland
The price is NZ$186 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$186
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Grand Millennium Auckland
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road Auckland Auckland Region
The price is NZ$165 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$165
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,716 reviews)
"Daughter and I stayed in the Deluxe Queen room overnight. It had everything we needed for an overnight stay. Staff were pleasant and friendly, Room service was quick, breakfast yum, shuttle service to airport convenient. I would stay again and recommend to friends and family."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
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Our guide on where to stay in Orakei

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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.

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Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

A modern building with a unique triangular roof design and large glass windows.

Parnell

Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.

A roller coaster with a loop and a Ferris wheel in the background.

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.

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