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.
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.
Things to do
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Top hotels in Grafton
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Very clean and helpful staff.... I was very comfortable staying at the Cordis. Thank you much
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Nesuto St Martins Apartment Hotel
The front desk staff were very helpful!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
SkyCity Hotel
An excellent stay. Room was larger than expected. Service was good at the front desk. Central . Would use again. Thank you
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Friendly Staff and very helpful
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
I was very impressed with this hotel. The beauty is that there is a bus that takes you from the airport next to the hotel. 2 minutes walk.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Excellent breakfast and great views.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District, 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.
