Hillsborough Travel Guide
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.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
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.
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
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Top hotels in Hillsborough
Solsen Flexi Stay & Motel
Love this place!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Staff are the stars at Cordis
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
This place is wonderful! Breakfast is a full Buffet . Staff was one of the best we have worked with!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Clean room and was amazing view
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
Arrived soaking wet and 2 hrs before check in . Where given towels to dry off they even towel dried our wet suitcases then immediately checked us in so we could change into fresh dry clothes very considerate staff Also dinner was amazing
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Clean Room. Comfortable Bed. Great Airport Shuttles.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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.
Ellerslie
Restaurants, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Ellerslie. Make a stop by Ellerslie Racecourse while you're exploring.
Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ellerslie Racecourse and Ellerslie Events Centre.
Grafton
If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.
