Westmere Travel Guide
Auckland




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 Westmere

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Staff are the stars at Cordis
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Grand Millennium Auckland
A few restaurants inside, but room service was very limited. Sweet people at coffee counter downstairs.
Reviewed on 12 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

Novotel Auckland Airport
Despite an airport next door and a cyclone! No noise, very comfortable room.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westmere

Ponsonby
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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.

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 Queen Street Shopping District and High Street, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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

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.
