Hillsborough
Auckland
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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.

Queens Wharf
Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Queens Wharf. 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.
Things to do

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Trip

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Top hotels in Hillsborough

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
I really like the shuttle service, it was amazing!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Nice, clean and spacious room. 24 hr shuttle service is the best.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
I love that it is Maori owned!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

SkyCity Hotel
Enjoyed our stay, very central to Viaduct, staff were very helpful. Will stay again if up this way
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Rydges Auckland
The lifts are terrible but a nice stay
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Horizon by SkyCity
It's a bit lower than the 5 star review even though it is very new and nicely equipped. The daily housekeeping was particularly substandard. We stayed for 4 nights, and one day the hot chocolate packages were not replaced, another day the empty Kleenex box was not replaced, and the next day the used ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hillsborough

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.

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.

Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Grey Lynn
Restaurants, spas and shopping highlight some of the noteworthy features of Grey Lynn. Make a stop by Ponsonby Road or Grey Lynn Paddling Pool while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Remuera Village Shopping Centre and Ellerslie Racecourse.

Grafton
If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.
