The Gardens
Auckland
Visit The Gardens
Popular places to visit
Auckland Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Auckland Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint 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.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
Things to do
Infinity Float Tank Experience for Couples
Auckland Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Full day Auckland Tour from Coast to City with Exclusive Pick up
Top hotels in The Gardens
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
A fantastic stay. The staff are amazing and the food is particularly good, we dined there a lot. The rooms are nice and there are a lot of great facilities close to downtown and waterfront.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
SkyCity Hotel
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Great place to stay. We stay here when we go overseas. Great food and a very comfortable place to stay
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Good room and facilities; dodgy a/c control
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
The room was spotless, check out was a breeze and the restaurant was fantastic!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
ibis budget Auckland Airport
We were able to arrange a late checkout due to an evening flight, and it was easy and reasonably priced. The room is quite small, but has everything that you might need for a short stay. The bathroom, while small, has a nice shower with a handheld. The nicest touch of all is a free laundry on the ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Gardens
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.
Mangere
Mangere is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Otuataua Stonefields or JKs Driving Range.
Auckland Airport
If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Wellington
Shopping, restaurants and lake views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Mount Wellington. Check out Sylvia Park Shopping Center or Flat Rock Reserve while you're exploring the area.
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 Waitemata Harbour.
