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.
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.
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.
Princes Wharf
During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
Top hotels in Hillsborough
Solsen Flexi Stay
A lovely one-night stay for my partner and me while we were in Auckland for a day. Very clean and tidy, friendly staff. If in Auckland again, we will be coming back, good value!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
This was a clean friendly place with helpful staff.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
Clean room, regularly cleaned, great service especially in the restaurant which has amazing views and even more delicious food.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Nice clean tidy room and good facilities.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Overall the hotel and staff was pleasant, however, the listing states that the hotel has a hot tub and this was one of our priorities when booking. There was NO hot tub, just a pool.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
SkyCity Hotel
Great location that was in top notch condition
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 Waitemata Harbour.
Grafton
If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.
