Hotels near Rainbow's End

Ready for an education in local botany? Auckland Botanical Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from central Auckland. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to David Nathan Park, just a short walk away.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre in Manukau. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Due Drop Events Centre is worth a pic or two when discovering Wiri.

Bring your family to Vector Wero Whitewater Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Auckland. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.