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.
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.
Mangere Bridge
Travellers like the parks in Mangere Bridge, and Ambury Regional Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Māngere East
While Māngere East isn't home to many top sights, Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Crater Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
Novotel Auckland Airport
All good!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
The room was awesome and all the staff we came across were outstanding. They always are!! It’s what brings us back!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
ibis budget Auckland Airport
Great for overnight stay if catching an early flight. Plenty of shops and restaurants, cafes close by.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Staff were excellent, area not so great. Room was a bit small. Had to pay an extra $15 to park there overnight…
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Nice location it’s where is Hindi place near to airport is well
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
It was nice and clean the sheets were amazing to sleep under, views were great we saw dragon dancing over by the park in of the days. The staff could not be more helpful anything we asked they were ACE
Reviewed on 10 Nov 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.
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.
Due Drop Events Centre
Learn about the events happening in Due Drop Events Centre during your trip to Auckland. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Activities
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Wētā Workshop Unleashed - Tour
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
- Rainbow's End
- Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
- Bruce Pulman Park
- Butterfly Creek
- Karaka Sales Complex
- Awhitu Regional Park
- Pukekohe Park Raceway
- Clevedon Village Farmers Market
- Navigation Homes Stadium
- Spookers
- Villa Maria Auckland Winery
- Otuataua Stonefields
- Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building
- Mount Mangere
- Clevedon Animal Farm
- Ambury Regional Park
- Tapapakanga Regional Park
- Waipipi Bird Park
- Pukekohe's Pioneer Cottage
