Hillsborough
Auckland
Visit Hillsborough
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
Solsen Flexi Stay
Staff were friendly. The room was clean & tidy on the whole, however the shower trap must be clogged as the water was very slow to drain away & the mattress protector had some significant staining on it when I stripped the bed before departing on morning of checkout.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Nice, clean and spacious room. 24 hr shuttle service is the best.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
I really like the shuttle service, it was amazing!
Reviewed on 2 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
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.
