Papakura Travel Guide

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Pararekau Island and Manukau Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand, aerial view. Development in 2025 of gated exclusive subdivision on the island. Motorway, Karaka, Papakura, Takanini and Ardmore in distance
Pararekau Island and Manukau Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand, aerial view. Development in 2025 of gated exclusive subdivision on the island. Motorway, Karaka, Papakura, Takanini and Ardmore in distance
Hunua Falls Regional Park, Auckland, New Zealand
Hunua Falls Regional Park, Auckland, New Zealand
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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$200 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$200
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,603 reviews)
Always perfect at Cordis.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 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$219 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$219
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,003 reviews)
Great staff, amenities, clean room great people, always willing to help. Concierge was wonderful. Hold your bags if you come in early good location it’s a happening place so much things going on all the time.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

SkyCity Hotel
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road Auckland
The price is NZ$234 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$234
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,561 reviews)
Excellent service and a very nice hotel. The staff was great throughout our stay. I would especially like to mention Alex, the front desk agent who assisted us with check-in. He was very kind, friendly, and helpful, and offered us an upgraded room with more space. Ivan, who served us at the restaurant, ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
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Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

4.5 out of 5
2 Tapora Street Auckland
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,250 reviews)
The location was perfect. It was close to the pier, shopping and restaurants. The room was spotless and the bed was very comfortable. The only downside was that one of the windows didn’t have a blackout curtain.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart
Nesuto St Martins Apartment Hotel

Nesuto St Martins Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6-12 St Martins Lane Auckland
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,459 reviews)
Lots of space for our party of 3

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Nesuto St Martins Apartment Hotel
Barclay Suites

Barclay Suites

4.5 out of 5
74 Albert Street Auckland
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,884 reviews)
Clean room, staff are great and amenities around the area are good. Well central in Auckland

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Barclay Suites
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Popular places to visit

Sky Tower showing a city, central business district and a high-rise building

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.

Sky Tower
Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland

Eden Park

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 Ferry Terminal which includes a marina and city views

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.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop.

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.

SkyCity Casino
Auckland Zoo featuring land animals and zoo animals

Auckland Zoo

Just eight minutes from Auckland city centre white rhinos and a pride of lions roam. Wander safely and at your leisure amid tigers and elephants at Auckland Zoo.

Auckland Zoo
Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.

Princes Wharf

During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

Princes Wharf

Activities

Incredible sunsets

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

NZ$53
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Picture 9 for Activity From Auckland : Waitomo Caves and Rotorua with Te Puia

Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour

NZ$419
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour
Picture 6 for Activity Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

NZ$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

NZ$39
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure into the imagination-fuelled universe of Unleashed

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Auckland

NZ$65
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Auckland
GoGuided Auckland City Tour

Auckland City Highlights Tour by Car or Van

NZ$62
per adult
Auckland City Highlights Tour by Car or Van
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Reviews of Papakura

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Cities near Papakura

A random scenic drive 👌

Ardmore

Sky Tower which includes a high-rise building, a city and city views

Auckland

New Zealand coastal landscape, summer. Karaka and eucalyptus trees grow in the dry, rolling grasslands. Okurei Point, Maketu

Karaka

Start of housing development on island island next to suburb of Karaka in South Auckland.

Takanini

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