Otahuhu 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 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 beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
Top hotels in Otahuhu

Mount Richmond Hotel
Room clean. Bed- comfortable Mt Richmond Hotel is older but very adequate for our purpose.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Room and bed very comfortable. Lovely products. Good buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Grand Millennium Auckland
This hotel is 3 star at best. Definately not 5 star as advertised. We stated first 2 nights in Club room & evening canapes were awful. The air conditioning did nit work properly in our room. Had to get front desk to turn on at 3:30 am since our room was so hot. The AC controls in room did not work. ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Pullman Auckland Airport
Stayed there for one night before our flight next morning. Great room. Very quiet.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
The room was clean and the bed and pillows comfortable. We would have rated it higher but we had problems with the shuttle pickup at the airport. We waited almost an hour and called 3 times for pickup.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

SkyCity Hotel
Queen street average shopping taxi service very poor.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Otahuhu

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.

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.

Ellerslie
Restaurants, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Ellerslie. Make a stop by Ellerslie Racecourse while you're exploring.

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.

Epsom
Unique features of Epsom include the theatres and spas. Make a stop by Alexandra Park or ASB Showgrounds while you're exploring the area.

Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ellerslie Racecourse and Waitemata Harbour.
