Botany Downs Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Botany Downs
Popular places to visit
Sky Tower
Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.
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.
University of Auckland
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Auckland Zoo
The pygmy marmoset and the massive white rhino are among the rare wildlife you’ll find here, along with species from across New Zealand and beyond.
Activities
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
From Auckland: Waitomo Caves and Rotorua with Te Puia
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Other neighbourhoods around Botany Downs
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.
Papatoetoe
You'll enjoy the gardens and live music in Papatoetoe. You might want to make time for a stop at Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building or Hunters Plaza.
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.
Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Remuera Village Shopping Centre and Ellerslie Racecourse.
Manurewa
You'll enjoy the parks and theme parks in Manurewa. You might want to make time for a stop at Auckland Botanical Gardens or Southmall Manurewa.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Sky Tower
- Eden Park
- Auckland Ferry Terminal
- Spark Arena
- SkyCity Casino
- Princes Wharf
- Go Media Stadium
- Auckland Zoo
- Queens Wharf
- Rainbow's End
- Mount Eden
- Auckland City Hospital
- Sylvia Park Shopping Center
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
- Auckland Domain
- Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World
- New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Bruce Pulman Park
- ASB Showgrounds
- Mercy Ascot Hospital
- Butterfly Creek