Avondale
Auckland

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.

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.

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.

Queens Wharf
Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Queens Wharf. 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.
Things to do

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Top hotels in Avondale

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
A great hotel. Thanks to Hotels.com we managed to get a great price for our stay. The room was spacious and new. The facilities were great, albeit would be nicer if the pool access was easier. The shuttle was a great perk!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Nice, clean and spacious room. 24 hr shuttle service is the best.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
Great hotel. Nice, quiet, and with people on the ready to help us if needed,
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

SkyCity Hotel
Room was fine, not worth $400 per night though. Overly priced service great.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Rydges Auckland
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Horizon by SkyCity
It's a bit lower than the 5 star review even though it is very new and nicely equipped. The daily housekeeping was particularly substandard. We stayed for 4 nights, and one day the hot chocolate packages were not replaced, another day the empty Kleenex box was not replaced, and the next day the used ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Avondale

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.

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

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.

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

Epsom
Unique features of Epsom include the theatres and spas. Make a stop by Alexandra Park or ASB Showgrounds while you're exploring the area.

Grafton
If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.
Avondale
- Paradice Ice Skating
- Sky Tower
- Auckland Ferry Terminal
- Spark Arena
- University of Auckland
- Mount Eden
- Auckland Zoo
- Go Media Stadium
- Takapuna Beach
- Mudbrick Vineyard
- Muriwai Beach
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World
- Western Springs Stadium
- Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Waitakere Ranges
