Botany Downs Travel Guide
Auckland
Visit Botany Downs
Popular places to visit
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.
Princes Wharf
During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
Top hotels in Botany Downs
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
The food is not good, I’ve stayed here many times and the last 2 times the room service is bad and the food in the bar is very bad. However breakfast is very good.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
SkyCity Hotel
Good clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Overall, our stay was great.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
Everything was incredible from the room to friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Hotel Grand Chancellor has become my home away from home. I travel extensively for work and never think twice when it comes to my accomodation in Auckland. The staff are absolutely amazing, very helpful, friendly and accomodating. This was my longest stay, full week. The restaurant has great food ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Overall is good
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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.
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 Moana Nui-a Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre.
