Grafton Travel Guide
Auckland





Popular places to visit

Auckland City Hospital
If Auckland City Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Auckland.

Grafton Bridge
Learn about the local history of Auckland when you take a trip to Grafton Bridge. Discover the fascinating museums and shops 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.

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.

Princes Wharf
During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour

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 Grafton

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Loved the breakfast and bath in room.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Grand Millennium Auckland
Wonderful location, nice restaurant, super comfortable room and bedding!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Clean nice hotel in a good location. There’s a bar and restaurant. We enjoyed the coffee shop that opened at 7:00
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Pullman Auckland Airport
Terribly trained staff….nice hotel and facilities but staff been untrained and unhelpful ruined the stay and I won’t be back
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Great place to stay before an early flight with 24 hour shuttle
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Novotel Auckland Airport
Lorenzo is a joy!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grafton

Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Parnell
Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.

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.

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.

Ponsonby
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road 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.
