Grafton
Auckland




Popular places to visit

Auckland City Hospital
If Auckland City Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Auckland.

Grafton Bridge
Learn about the local history of Auckland when you take a trip to Grafton Bridge. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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.

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.

Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
Things to do

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Grafton

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
The room was great, restaurant great, room service excellent and amenities gym, pool, sauna and spa excellent as well it was a through ably enjoyable stay 😊
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Nesuto St Martins Apartment Hotel
The front desk staff were very helpful!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

SkyCity Hotel
An excellent stay. Room was larger than expected. Service was good at the front desk. Central . Would use again. Thank you
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Grand Millennium Auckland
Friendly Staff and very helpful
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

The Grand by SkyCity
Friendly staff, great location. However the swimming pool is too shallow and only suitable for kids.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Excellent breakfast and great views.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grafton

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

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.

Auckland Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Viaduct Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town.

Ponsonby
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road 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.
