Makarau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Maxim Hotel Auckland
Extremely new complex which was fantastic. So very tidy & clean, pool/spa/gym was great. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Marsden Suites Albany
Helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Albany Oak Motel
Absolutely loved our stay lovely clean and most of all quiet away from the concrete jungle Thank you to the kind guy who took care of us we appreciate your service was outstanding kind and efficient nga mihi
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa
Excellent facilities. Clean, Tidy and quiet. Next t Woolworths, and plenty of eating out options. Great place and location to Stay.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Orewa Beachcomber
Wonderful accommodations with everything we needed to relax and enjoy a stay at the beach.
Reviewed on 24 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

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





