Hillsborough Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hillsborough
Popular places to visit
Sky Tower
Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.
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.
University of Auckland
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Mount Eden
Grab your walking boots and explore the historic buildings of the local village as well as a 19th century prison, before taking a peek into the volcano crater.
Auckland Zoo
The pygmy marmoset and the massive white rhino are among the rare wildlife you’ll find here, along with species from across New Zealand and beyond.
Activities
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Our pick of the best Hillsborough Hotel Deals
Solsen Flexi Stay & Motel
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Hot water kept running out. Felt that was not really good enough
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Sta
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
SkyCity Hotel
We liked being able to go up SkyBar and free parking during our stay was a welcome bonus.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
Excellent
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
The hotel was in a great location the breakfast included was also amazing !!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillsborough
Epsom
Unique features of Epsom include the theatres and spas. Make a stop by Alexandra Park or Logan Campbell Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
Ellerslie
Restaurants, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Ellerslie. Make a stop by Ellerslie Racecourse while you're exploring.
Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Remuera Village Shopping Centre and Ellerslie Racecourse.
Grafton
If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.
