Title: Visit Parakai: 2026 Parakai, Auckland Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Parakai](https://expedia.com/Parakai-Auckland-Hotels.0-n6343624-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Auckland](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Auckland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Parakai](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Parakai.d6343624.Car-Rental-Guide)[Parakai Vacations](https://expedia.com/Parakai.d6343624.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Parakai ## Auckland ![Farmland on west coast of New Zealand with harbor shallows full of mangroves.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343624/3f331fcc-2e35-487a-a778-7aac8bcebf0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Farmland on west coast of New Zealand with harbor shallows full of mangroves.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343624/3f331fcc-2e35-487a-a778-7aac8bcebf0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Parakai Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Auckland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Auckland.dx178233) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sky Tower showing a skyscraper, skyline and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland Ferry Terminal featuring a marina and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/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 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.com/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 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.com/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 During your trip to Auckland, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mt. Eden which includes a skyscraper, cbd 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 Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-Eden-Mount-Eden.d508153.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Romantic Auckland Sunset tour with Winery & Thermal pool](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47633971/f71f1b52-ab69-4c20-97a9-d5aed7602075.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Romantic Auckland Sunset tour with Winery & Thermal pool $287 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/romantic-auckland-sunset-tour-with-winery-thermal-pool.a47633971.activity-details) ![New Zealand Sunset Thermal Pools and City Lights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49659958/db8e2a08-1626-4ce0-86e3-fad9bd487232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### \[PRIVATE\] SUNSET. Wine. Hot Pool. Dinner $459 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-sunset-wine-hot-pool-dinner.a49659958.activity-details) ![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 $115 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/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 $240 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/auckland-waitomo-caves-rotorua-te-puia-small-group-tour.a48059439.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 $30 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/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 $40 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/auckland-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-ticket.a48333479.activity-details) [See all activities in Auckland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Parakai Hotel Deals ![Parakai Geothermal Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39200000/39192800/39192768/b18b9ae2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Parakai Geothermal Motel 151 Parkhurst Road Helensville $94 nightly $109 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Helensville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Parakai Aquatic Park and Parakai Springs are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (92 reviews) The room was spotless, we saw no - one. We appreciate that we finally had a Ph number that was answered on our arrival to help us deal with our entry problems. Apart from that, I had asked 3 separate questions by text & not one of them was answered, it felt like we were communicating with a ... Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026&selected=39192768&PinnedHotelID=39192768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343624) ![Parakai Springs Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679300/9679287/63e3198c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Parakai Springs Lodge 153 Parkhurst Rd Helensville Stay at this aparthotel in Helensville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Palm Springs Geothermal Pools ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (152 reviews) Dirty, you'll get skin infections from even touching the furniture. Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F21%2F2026&selected=9679287&PinnedHotelID=9679287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343624) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F21%2F2026&selected=9679287&PinnedHotelID=9679287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343624) ![Maxim Hotel Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109867500/109867489/9c67675b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maxim Hotel Auckland 11 Davies Drive Auckland Auckland $78 nightly $91 total Mar 9 - Mar 10 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions North Harbour Stadium and Westfield ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (325 reviews) tidy, good service, value for money, location. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F9%2F2026&endDate=3%2F10%2F2026&selected=109867489&PinnedHotelID=109867489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343624) ![Marsden Suites Albany](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29320000/29319300/29319219/1fc8acda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marsden Suites Albany 40 Rosedale Road Auckland $101 nightly $116 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and conference space. Popular attractions AUT Millennium and Westfield Albany Shopping ... 9/10 Wonderful! (304 reviews) Handy location for Albany. Plenty of shops close by. Room was well equipped and comfortable. Only negative was traffic noise from rooms facing street. Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026&selected=29319219&PinnedHotelID=29319219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343624) ![Albany Oak Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119710000/119700700/119700666/2431e738_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Albany Oak Motel 80 Bush Rd Auckland Auckland $88 nightly $101 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions National Hockey Center and Westfield Albany Shopping ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) Clean and easy Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026&selected=119700666&PinnedHotelID=119700666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343624) ![Alpaca Manor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108310000/108309300/108309296/f5580b6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alpaca Manor 43 John Brian Dr Auckland Auckland $47 nightly $54 total Feb 25 - Feb 26 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this lodge in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Long Bay Regional Park and Long Bay Beach are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (56 reviews) Nice spot, will for sure be back. 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Auckland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135421/c3c43760-3535-44a9-9753-1a3109f36a27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Albany Unique features of Albany include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by North Harbour Stadium or Westfield Albany Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Albany.dx6135421) ![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.com/Auckland-Henderson.dx179322) ![A stunning Beach in New Zealand 🇳🇿 👍🏻](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/1c2d8b14-1146-41bb-85f2-e409b7041ca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Takapuna Enjoy the popular Takapuna Beach, a crescent-shaped recreational area, and explore the nightlife hub with boutique shopping, bars, and restaurants. Nearby, find Shore City Shopping Centre, featuring 63 shops and ample parking. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Takapuna.dx179331) ![Ponsonby showing signage and shopping](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.com/Auckland-Ponsonby.dx179335) ![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.com/Auckland-Viaduct-Harbour.dx6139376) ![Auckland CBD which includes 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(1,043 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. 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