Herald Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Herald Island
Activities
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour
From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket
Our pick of the best Herald Island Hotel Deals
Novotel Auckland Airport
"Comfortable and very convenient"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
"Great place , but bathroom had a nasty odour …. like sewage , not good. I think it’s from the drain holes it’s so bad we were level 11"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
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Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Horizon by SkyCity
"Check in took long was one staff member at reception. Rest perfect"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
"Great stay warm friendly helpful staff. The room was clean and nicely furnished."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
"Excellent location and great quality hotel. Sauna was great."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Herald Island
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.
Auckland Airport
If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park 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.
Manukau
Manukau is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while in the area.
Parnell
Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.
