Hotels near Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building

If thrills are what you're after, head to Rainbow's End, located 12 mi (19.3 km) from central Auckland. 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. If you have fun at Rainbow's End, you'll love Vector Wero Whitewater Park, just a short walk away.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Hunters Plaza in Papatoetoe. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and cafes, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Otara Markets.

You might want to practise your swing at Grange Golf Course, a golf course located 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from central Auckland. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is walkable and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If Grange Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Akarana Golf Course / Keith Hay Park and Titirangi Golf Club are all just a short drive away.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Crater Hill in Mangere. Our travellers also like this walkable area for its port and restaurants. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Ambury Regional Park and Auckland Botanical Gardens, both nearby.

If you'd like to get a taste of Auckland student life, check out Manukau Institute of Technology in Otara. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is walkable and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Otara Markets in Otara and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops, restaurants and cafes in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Hunters Plaza.

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.

Otara is home to Otara Pool and Leisure Centre, so why not stop by during your stay in Auckland? If you have fun at Otara Pool and Leisure Centre, you'll love Rainbow's End and Vector Wero Whitewater Park, both located nearby.