South Auckland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in South Auckland
Auckland Airport
If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Mangere
Mangere is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Otuataua Stonefields or JKs Driving Range.
Mangere Bridge
Travellers like the parks in Mangere Bridge, and Ambury Regional Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Wiri
You'll enjoy the theme parks and shopping in Wiri. You might want to make time for a stop at Vector Wero Whitewater Park or Colin Dale Park KartSport.
Māngere East
While Māngere East isn't home to many top sights, Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Mount Mangere are some notable places to visit nearby.
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
We are vegetarians and often choice of food can be limited when travelling but chef prepared veg omelette and there was wide selection of cereals, pastries etc Airport shuttle was efficient
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Buffet only
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
The room was good and the staff was excellent very helpful and polite.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
The staff and amenities are awesome
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Spacious, good amenities, clean on the whole. A few dents and chips in Plastering and dirt in corners of showers but not noticeable.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Nice apartment close to everything.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
Rainbow's End
A fun-filled theme with something for all the family including a log flume, an 18-storey drop ride as well as a corkscrew roller coaster.
Butterfly Creek
See the exotic and native animals who call Butterfly Creek home during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Ambury Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ambury Regional Park, a lovely green space in Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Activities
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
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