Orakei Travel Guide
Auckland
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 Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
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.
Mount Eden
Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.
Piha Beach
Clear waters, rolling surf and black sand shores are surrounded by emerald cliffs and sub-tropical rain forest at this remote beach.
Things to do
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Top hotels in Orakei
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
"The Cordis was a nice hotel with very gracious and helpful staff. Unfortunately, the original portion of the hotel (not the Pinnacle Tower) was extremely outdated and very much showing its age. Because of that, I don't believe it lived up to it's 5-star rating in numerous ways."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
"A great little break while on a tour of the North Island"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Horizon by SkyCity
"The hotel is new and the staff is friendly and welcoming. We really appreciated the large bathroom, the excellent gym, and the thoughtful welcome gifts such as chocolates and essential oil. Overall, the housekeeping was good, although the quality sometimes depended on the person cleaning the room. ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
"Right in the centre of town with a great selections of restaurants connected to the hotel."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
"The lobby smells amazing"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
SkyCity Hotel
"Good trip. Casino and bars/restaurants were Good."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Orakei
Auckland Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Auckland Airport
If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Auckland Airport Sculpture Park and Butterfly Creek are top sights worth seeing.
Viaduct Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers 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.
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.
Parnell
Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.
