Waterview Travel Guide
Auckland
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 marina or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

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

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Top hotels in Waterview

waterview Room and cabin
This is fine if you’re a college student on a major budget and don’t care about really dusty and musty rooms. The smell in the room was horrible. The bed was comfortable and ok but I didn’t feel safe at all (just a tiny rusty lock with a key that didn’t even work) to lock the latch on the sliding ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Unfortunately we had to depart 2 days into a 5 day planned staycation as my 92 year-old mum became quite ill. At her age we needed to get her home quickly. Despite the fact that this was beyond our control, the Cordis Hotel refused our request for a refund for the remaining days, meaning we were ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Grand Millennium Auckland
Best breakfast buffet weve ever had staying in a hotel, fantastic
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Pullman Auckland Airport
Stayed there for one night before our flight next morning. Great room. Very quiet.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Breakfast not included. Limited restaurant options nearby
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

SkyCity Hotel
Queen street average shopping taxi service very poor.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterview

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.

Henderson
Henderson is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trusts Stadium and Whoa! Studios.

Grafton
If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.
