Otara Hotels near Manukau Institute of Technology

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 cafes, 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 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 Hunters Plaza in Papatoetoe. 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. 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 full of friendly people 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 Chamberlain Park Public Golf Course are all just a short drive away.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building – just one of the monuments in Papatoetoe. 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 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.

Mount Wellington is home to Flat Rock Reserve, so why not stop by during your stay in 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 you have fun at Flat Rock Reserve, you'll love Stardome Observatory & Planetarium and Formula E Indoor Raceway, both located nearby.