Visit St. Mary's Bay
Popular places to visit
Westhaven Marina
Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Westhaven Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Top hotels in St. Mary's Bay
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Good location, friendly staff. Rooms were a good size. Pool and spa were a nice spot to wind down.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Grand by SkyCity
10/10 place to stay. So much to see and do in the area and spoiled for choice of places to eat out. Excellent and friendly service.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
SkyCity Hotel
The kind thoughts and the gift for my birthday. A very lovely touch.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Horizon by SkyCity
staff very helpful clean and great location
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Great place
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
Great stay for 3 days. Staff extremely pleasant, nice and accommodating. Located within Auckland Central Business District. Easy walking to major attractions within downtown Auckland. Extra bonus and accolades to front reception desk staff. Our flight from Canada arrived at 05:15 Auckland time. Arrived ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around St. Mary's Bay
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.
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.
Grafton
If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.
Parnell
Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.
