West Harbour Travel Guide

Auckland

Popular places to visit

Sky Tower featuring a city, central business district and skyline

Sky Tower

4.5/5(92 reviews)

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.

Sky Tower
Auckland Ferry Terminal which includes city views and a marina

Auckland Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(97 reviews)

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.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
Eden Park

Eden Park

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Eden Park
University of Auckland

University of Auckland

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

University of Auckland
SkyCity Casino

SkyCity Casino

4/5(16 reviews)

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.

SkyCity Casino
Auckland Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

Auckland Zoo

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.

Auckland Zoo

Things to do

Incredible sunsets

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

฿982
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Auckland: Maritime Museum Entry Ticket

Auckland: Maritime Museum Entry Ticket

฿448
per adult
Auckland: Maritime Museum Entry Ticket
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

฿7,767
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

฿672
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

฿1,214
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Picture 6 for Activity From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Polynesian Spa Tour

From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Hot Springs with Haka

฿7,188
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Hot Springs with Haka
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Top hotels in West Harbour

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771, Auckland
The price is ฿2,782 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,782
฿3,199 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,393 reviews)
"Sadly, the spa was not working and this was one of the draw cards for us. Also, we had 2 drinks charged to our room that were not ordered by us. Staff should never reveal guests names. When we did order drinks, from Our Land is Alive bar, we paid with cash. However when staff asked us for our room ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
The Grand by SkyCity

The Grand by SkyCity

5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is ฿4,223 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿4,223
฿4,856 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 11 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,830 reviews)
"Plenty of restaurants and cafes closeby and handy."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

The Grand by SkyCity
Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
2 Ascot Road, Auckland
The price is ฿2,750 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,750
฿3,162 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Just used the room to sleep. Worked out fine."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
14 Airpark Drive, Auckland
The price is ฿3,002 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,002
฿3,452 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,416 reviews)
"Child friendly, very spacious, clean"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
SkyCity Hotel

SkyCity Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
The price is ฿3,403 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿3,403
฿3,913 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 11 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,822 reviews)
"Toilet fan didn't work. Could not change temperature on air conditioner unit. Shower was poor and shower unit keep moving towards wall an had to keep adjusting."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

SkyCity Hotel
Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is ฿5,662 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿5,662
฿6,511 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,009 reviews)
"No complaints here. Never had a better night's sleep in a hotel. Receptionist was kind and accommodating when I overslept my checkout time."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around West Harbour

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Henderson

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

Henderson
Ponsonby featuring shopping and signage

Ponsonby

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Ponsonby
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Grey Lynn

Restaurants, spas and shopping highlight some of the noteworthy features of Grey Lynn. Make a stop by Ponsonby Road or Grey Lynn Paddling Pool while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Grey Lynn
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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.

Viaduct Harbour
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Albany

Unique features of Albany include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by North Harbour Stadium or Westfield Albany Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.

Albany
Auckland CBD featuring street scenes and cbd

Auckland Central Business District

4/5(215 area reviews)

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.

Auckland Central Business District

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