Title: Visit Grafton: 2026 Grafton, Auckland Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Grafton](https://expedia.com/Grafton-Auckland-Hotels.0-n553248635974577952-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Auckland](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Auckland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Grafton](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Grafton.d553248635974577952.Car-Rental-Guide)[Grafton Vacations](https://expedia.com/Grafton.d553248635974577952.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Grafton ## Auckland ![side of grafton bridge auckland new zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508232/c233de28-6246-4044-a037-78a5d8f5ee6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Building of the university of Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080485/67b16873-0354-47b3-a2a3-a2347ac8df0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Clock tower at the University of Auckland, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080485/229647ae-9dec-44ff-8b66-c0de2aba9046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grafton Road Bridge Auckland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508232/e17d41bb-caf9-40a0-86d2-bf3eabc173f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/af467c93-0a67-4b10-b585-97015d85d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Grafton Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Auckland Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Auckland.dx178233) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Auckland City Hospital - New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6315291/ba8ff01b-3ce7-41cd-9b70-3bb5a32d2ae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland City Hospital Though Auckland City Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Auckland while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-City-Hospital-Grafton.d6315291.Vacation-Attraction) ![side of grafton bridge auckland new zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508232/c233de28-6246-4044-a037-78a5d8f5ee6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grafton Bridge Learn about the local history of Auckland with a stop at Grafton Bridge. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Grafton-Bridge-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d508232.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sky Tower showing a skyscraper, skyline and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055184/5144881b-acdc-42a7-a328-86297f558bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eden Park Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Eden-Park-Mount-Eden.d6055184.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland Ferry Terminal featuring a marina and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Ferry-Terminal-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227247.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080549/41cebbe6-ccdb-4d0a-9ff8-4b16b89e6e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Princes Wharf During your trip to Auckland, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Incredible sunsets ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395168/a44375ba-ada8-4eed-b141-b30d230a34d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket $31 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/auckland-sky-tower-general-admission-ticket.a1395168.activity-details) ![Picture 9 for Activity From Auckland : Waitomo Caves and Rotorua with Te Puia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48059439/cd1bc20c-fa34-4a0f-b48e-0eb9c0affac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour $250 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/auckland-waitomo-caves-rotorua-te-puia-small-group-tour.a48059439.activity-details) ![Piha Beach ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394729/a283015b-4c51-4375-830a-bc39f2e06779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland $119 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-piha-beach-and-rainforest-tour-from-auckland.a1394729.activity-details) ![Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/740862/d1ff3b50-d7d4-4d31-b1a4-0e50368eea25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner $101 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/auckland-harbour-sailboat-cruise-including-three-course-dinner.a740862.activity-details) ![Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394656/57e3f604-2127-4f6c-ada4-5919b60dab60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch $260 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hobbiton-waitomo-caves-guided-tour-from-auckland-with-lunch.a1394656.activity-details) ![2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46339796/b6022647-7fd1-4fcd-8c1c-5dde1a4875e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour $125 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/2025-award-winning-auckland-city-highlights-half-day-tour.a46339796.activity-details) [See all activities in Auckland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Grafton Hotel Deals ![Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/e4d3d971_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group 83 Symonds Street, Box 2771 Auckland $92 nightly $106 total Apr 7 - Apr 8 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,647 reviews) Very nice property would certainly look to stay there again next time I visit Auckland. Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F7%2F2026&endDate=4%2F8%2F2026&selected=8072&PinnedHotelID=8072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974577952) ![Grand Millennium Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/410000/409000/408966/83b27781_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Millennium Auckland 71 Mayoral Drive Auckland $109 nightly $125 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,717 reviews) We were upgraded to a suite which was great. So much room. While some of the common spaces are starting to show their age the room was great and fairly modern. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=408966&PinnedHotelID=408966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974577952) ![Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106705700/106705669/3304f7c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland 80 Wellesley Street West Auckland Auckland $76 nightly $89 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (830 reviews) Clean nice hotel in a good location. There’s a bar and restaurant. 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(939 reviews) Terribly trained staff….nice hotel and facilities but staff been untrained and unhelpful ruined the stay and I won’t be back Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=98523484&PinnedHotelID=98523484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974577952) ![Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2187300/2187263/8ece6656_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport 14 Airpark Drive Auckland $108 nightly $124 total Apr 3 - Apr 4 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,489 reviews) Smell noted in room. Restaurant not very good. 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Explore Highwic's Gothic architecture, unwind at Lumsden Green, and access Auckland via the railway station. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Newmarket.dx179326) ![Auckland Domain showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508152/a0dc37cb-546d-4039-95b0-c8fe3625a4d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parnell 4.5/5(36 area reviews) If you're spending time in Parnell, you might enjoy attractions like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland War Memorial Museum. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at The Strand Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Parnell.dx180396) ![Auckland CBD which includes city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/9cb8f51f-372d-47d8-898e-4c5cb6e73884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Auckland Central Business District 4.5/5(1,043 area reviews) Densely developed and bustling with arts, culture, and education, this financial hub offers shopping at Commercial Bay and Queen Street, galleries like Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Convenient public transport options are available at Britomart Transport Centre. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Auckland-Central-Business-District.dx6052693) ![Viaduct Harbour featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139376/65e71575-7720-480a-95eb-6eda4107ff1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Viaduct Harbour The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travelers love about Viaduct Harbour. 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