North Wharf Travel Guide
Auckland
Visit North Wharf
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.
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.
Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
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
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
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 North Wharf
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Loved the breakfast and bath in room.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
The location and on-site parking are good, but the overall condition of the hotel is a bit dated.
Reviewed on 16 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 location for what we needed close to the airport. Thank you to the friendly staff. Felt comfortable with our rental being in a gated lot.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Loved the kids play area. Very kid friendly!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Wharf
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 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.
Ponsonby
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road 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 War Memorial Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.
Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
