South Auckland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Auckland
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 Villa Maria Auckland Winery or Otuataua Stonefields.
Mangere Bridge
Travellers like the parks in Mangere Bridge, and Mount Mangere 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 Grange Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Nice, clean and spacious room. 24 hr shuttle service is the best.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Novotel Auckland Airport
Helpful quick check in, excellent room
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
The room was clean and quiet. We also enjoyed food at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
The hotel staff were friendly helpful, and efficient. Check in went smoothly. The room was clean and quiet. I would highly recommend. Checkout was also easy as we had an early departure.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Great size room. Very comfortable bed. Close to shops and transport.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
On behalf of my partner and I, we really enjoyed our stay at this property. The area felt safe and quiet, which made it easy for us to relax and feel at home. Everything was close by, shopping, dining options, and public transport were all very convenient, and having grocery stores nearby made things ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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.
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.
Activities
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour
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- Rainbow's End
- Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
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