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 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 Otara Markets are some notable places to visit nearby.
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Reception on arrival, clean room, great bed. Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Super great staff. Our air conditioner didn't work in our room. They then upgraded us to a nicer room.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Novotel Auckland Airport
Everything was great. Very clean room, all staff was very attentive and helpful, breakfast buffet was awesome.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Great room and great staff
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Great location, easy parking and good check in. Great price. Very comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Very friendly staff and great people to work
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
Rainbow's End
Get soaked on the log flume, take the plunge on the drop tower, or take the kids for a family day out. This theme park has something for everyone.
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.
Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
During your visit to Auckland, you can do some window-shopping at Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre. Amble around this quaint area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bruce Pulman Park
Catch an event at Bruce Pulman Park during your trip to Takanini. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Middlemore Hospital
If Middlemore Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Auckland.
Activities
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Auckland
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Auckland: Scenic Boat Cruise to the Riverhead Tavern
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- Rainbow's End
- Karaka Sales Complex
- Visit Ramarama
- Visit Goodwood Heights
- Visit Ardmore
- Visit Kingseat
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- Rainbow's End
- Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
- Bruce Pulman Park
- Butterfly Creek
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