Title: Visit Waitakere: Best of Waitakere, Auckland Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Waitakere

## Auckland

![Waitakere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/77d7c7aa-4eda-4eb1-865e-d809d99de9d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Waitakere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/77d7c7aa-4eda-4eb1-865e-d809d99de9d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Waitakere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/822e9178-a056-4b61-a062-487fd4c81883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Waitakere

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Auckland travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Auckland.dx178233)

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### Popular places to visit

![Sky Tower showing a skyscraper, skyline and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sky Tower

4.5/5(136 reviews)

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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Vacation-Attraction)

![Auckland Ferry Terminal showing city views and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Auckland Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(165 reviews)

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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Ferry-Terminal-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227247.Vacation-Attraction)

![Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055184/5144881b-acdc-42a7-a328-86297f558bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Eden Park

4.5/5(44 reviews)

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Eden-Park-Mount-Eden.d6055184.Vacation-Attraction)

![Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/af467c93-0a67-4b10-b585-97015d85d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### SkyCity Casino

4/5(26 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. 

[](https://expedia.ca/SkyCity-Casino-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227133.Vacation-Attraction)

![Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080549/41cebbe6-ccdb-4d0a-9ff8-4b16b89e6e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Princes Wharf

4.5/5(138 reviews)

During your trip to Auckland, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mt. Eden featuring cbd, a skyscraper and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508153/ce42b689-1f84-4457-a776-f8c870832def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mount Eden

4.5/5(48 reviews)

Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.

[](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Eden-Mount-Eden.d508153.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Piha Beach ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394729/a283015b-4c51-4375-830a-bc39f2e06779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

CA $165

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/afternoon-piha-beach-and-rainforest-tour-from-auckland.a1394729.activity-details)

![Picture 9 for Activity From Auckland : Waitomo Caves and Rotorua with Te Puia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48059439/cd1bc20c-fa34-4a0f-b48e-0eb9c0affac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

CA $343

per adult

**88%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-waitomo-caves-rotorua-te-puia-small-group-tour.a48059439.activity-details)

![Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394656/57e3f604-2127-4f6c-ada4-5919b60dab60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

CA $358

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-waitomo-caves-guided-tour-from-auckland-with-lunch.a1394656.activity-details)

![Incredible sunsets ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395168/a44375ba-ada8-4eed-b141-b30d230a34d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

CA $43

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-sky-tower-general-admission-ticket.a1395168.activity-details)

![Picture 6 for Activity Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48333479/e3094070-44a6-4bd7-a012-9f276697b745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

CA $58

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-ticket.a48333479.activity-details)

![Auckland Harbour Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/735207/62e91d50-5b9a-4ac6-8de3-d5cf5e1592f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Auckland Harbour Cruise

CA $49

per adult

**88%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-harbour-cruise.a735207.activity-details)

[See all activities in Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Waitakere Hotel Deals

![Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/0b184964_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

83 Symonds Street, Box 2771 Auckland 

CA $160

CA $184 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,577 reviews)

Possibly the best check in experience i've had at a hotel. Rhys couldn't have been more helpful and welcoming - a real credit to the hotel.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=8072&PinnedHotelID=8072&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6135423)

![SkyCity Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40995/ad21af79_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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SkyCity Hotel

Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland 

CA $199

CA $230 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, 11 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,009 reviews)

Clean and tidy, friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=40995&PinnedHotelID=40995&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6135423)

![JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522400/522358/fe095e62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

63 Westney Road Auckland 

CA $167

CA $193 total

Feb 9 - Feb 10

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,561 reviews)

Courteous staff, clean comfortable room. Good restaurant.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=522358&PinnedHotelID=522358&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6135423)

![Novotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4230000/4223700/4223624/15c535b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Novotel Auckland Airport

35 Tom Pearce Dr Auckland 

CA $270

CA $310 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,247 reviews)

Spotless facilities, lovely staff, excellent breakfast and location.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=4223624&PinnedHotelID=4223624&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6135423)

![Pullman Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98523500/98523484/w3000h2237x0y13-d51b37f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Pullman Auckland Airport

37 Tom Pearce Drive Auckland 

CA $293

CA $336 total

Feb 11 - Feb 12

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (875 reviews)

Staff were great and very assistive

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=98523484&PinnedHotelID=98523484&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6135423)

![InterContinental Auckland by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95419500/95419457/3a89ede5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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InterContinental Auckland by IHG

1 Queen Street Auckland 

CA $373

CA $429 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sky Tower and Auckland Ferry Terminal ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (263 reviews)

Great hotel with perfect rooms, excellent location across from the ferry terminal. Very helpful staff. Highly recommended for future stays in Auckland.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=95419457&PinnedHotelID=95419457&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6135423)

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## Check Waitakere hotel availability

[Tonight

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[Tomorrow night

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[Next weekend

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### Other neighbourhoods around Waitakere

![Stream and boardwalk on the forest trail of the Fairy Falls Walk in thw Waitakere Ranges, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179322/45f8aff6-f53c-434d-b03c-37340a2a77cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Henderson

 Henderson is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trusts Stadium and Whoa! Studios. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Henderson.dx179322)

![Ponsonby featuring shopping and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179335/3561afef-d9a8-43d5-ae13-f434001b3a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Ponsonby

 Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider a stop by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighborhood. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Ponsonby.dx179335)

![View of Auckland skyline as seen from Mount Eden the highest point in Auckland..an inactive volcano.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/28068132-f917-45fd-9a68-b4072f8dad7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Mount Eden

5/5(1 area review)

 Unique features of Mount Eden include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Mount Eden or Eden Park while you're exploring the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Mount-Eden.dx179321)

![Viaduct Harbour featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139376/65e71575-7720-480a-95eb-6eda4107ff1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Viaduct Harbour

 The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travelers 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Viaduct-Harbour.dx6139376)

![side of grafton bridge auckland new zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508232/c233de28-6246-4044-a037-78a5d8f5ee6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Grafton

 While visiting Grafton, you might make a stop by sights like Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Grafton.dx553248635974577952)

![Auckland CBD featuring city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/9cb8f51f-372d-47d8-898e-4c5cb6e73884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Auckland Central Business District

4.5/5(309 area reviews)

 Densely developed and bustling with arts, culture, and education, this financial hub offers shopping at Commercial Bay and Queen Street, galleries like Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Convenient public transport options are available at Britomart Transport Centre. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Auckland-Central-Business-District.dx6052693)

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