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.
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.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
University of Auckland
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Mount Eden
Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.
Things to do
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Top hotels in Ellerslie
La Quinta By Wyndham Ellerslie Auckland
The room was an apartment that had everything i needed to make my stay comfortable...washing machine, dryer, microwave, cooker...it was fantastic! The room was spotless on arrival and cleaned everyday. I would definitely recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Airport shuttle eady to find rooms clean, lovely room service breakfast. Unable to get food after 10pm being on late flight
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Novotel Auckland Airport
Clean, comfortable, quiet, convenient. What more could you ask for from an airport hotel?
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
great room, lovely view nice quiet stay lovely staff checkin and checkout very easy nice meals in restraunt eight and staff were accommodating in chandlier lounge when we had a cuppa tea after
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
SkyCity Hotel
Spacious room, fast check-in and out
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Rydges Auckland
The lifts are terrible but a nice stay
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ellerslie
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.
Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Remuera Village Shopping Centre and Ellerslie Racecourse.
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.
Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Mount Eden
Unique features of Mount Eden include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Mount Eden or Eden Park while you're exploring the area.
Parnell
Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.