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 Treasure Island Adventure Golf 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 Formula E Indoor Raceway or Villa Maria Auckland Winery.

Mangere Bridge
Travellers like the parks in Mangere Bridge, and Ambury Regional Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Wiri
Visitors to Wiri like its theme parks and shopping, and Vector Wero Whitewater Park is a sight worth a stop.

Māngere East
While Māngere East isn't home to many top sights, Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Formula E Indoor Raceway are some notable places to visit nearby.

Novotel Auckland Airport

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

ibis budget Auckland Airport

The Sebel Auckland Manukau

MCentral Apartments Manukau
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Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
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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 Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
- Rainbow's End
- Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
- Bruce Pulman Park
- Butterfly Creek
- Middlemore Hospital
- Spookers
- Awhitu Regional Park
- Karaka Sales Complex
- Pukekohe Park Raceway
- Formula E Indoor Raceway
- Navigation Homes Stadium
- Pukekohe's Pioneer Cottage
- Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building
- Clevedon Animal Farm