Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Top hotels in Ellerslie
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
The Cordis is my go to for business and private travel in central Auckland. Great service and very comfortable. Staff are incredibly obliging and professional.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
The staff were very helpful and the room was clean and refreshing. Very close to the airport and would recommend if needing to stay somewhere close to the airport
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Clean, spacious, great breakfast and close to the airport
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
clean room fresh food
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Rydges Auckland
Room was clean, location was great
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
SkyCity Hotel
Clean room, pleasant staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ellerslie
Mount Wellington
Shopping, restaurants and lake views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Mount Wellington. Check out Sylvia Park Shopping Center or Flat Rock Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ellerslie Racecourse and Ellerslie Events Centre.
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.
Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
