Makarau Travel Guide
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Maxim Hotel Auckland
Great hotel, awesome gym and spa facilities, clean and spacious room, lovely finishes. Breakfast could definitely be improved. I wouldn’t recommend adding that on to your booking in its current state. Communication and information within the hotel could also be improved. For example, we ordered the ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Marsden Suites Albany
Room was very dusty. Hotel is modern and room is spacious. Very comfy beds
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Albany Oak Motel
Tidy rooms, great customer service - highly recommend
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa
Well maintained apartment with beautiful views. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Orewa Beachcomber
The rooms were very tastefully decorated and clean. The manager very amenable but this was also a disadvantage as he allowed parties by other guests. I’d give it a 5* for the midweek nights and 2* for the weekend.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Sunrise Garden Suites
What a night's sleep! Great desk clerk. Nice, functional room. Just what we needed.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit

Sky Tower
Ascend the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand for stunning views over Auckland. Dine in the rotating restaurant or take a dive from a height of 194 metres.

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. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

SkyCity Casino
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.

Queens Wharf
Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Queens Wharf. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Mount Eden
Pull on your walking boots and follow a trail that takes in a volcanic crater, a 19th-century prison and a quirky, creative village.
Activities

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Wētā Workshop Unleashed - Tour

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus
- Orewa Beach
- Omaha Beach
- Matakana Village
- Goat Island
- Muriwai Beach
- Pakiri Beach
- Matakana Country Park
- Long Bay Beach
- Big Manly Beach
- Westfield Albany Shopping Centre
- Tawharanui Regional Park
- AUT Millennium
- Browns Bay Beach
- Omaha Beach Golf Club
- The Hunting Lodge Winery
- Parakai Springs
- Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail
- Little Manly Beach
- RNZAF Base Auckland
- Wenderholm Regional Park
- Shakespear Regional Park
- Snowplanet
- Kumeu River Wines
- Scandrett Regional Park
- Mathesons Bay
- Te Arai Reserve
- Tiritiri Matangi Island Reserve
- Gulf Harbour Country Club




