South Auckland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rainbow\'s End showing rides as well as a large group of people
Rainbow\'s End which includes a water park and rides as well as a family
Butterfly Creek featuring zoo animals as well as a small group of people
Rainbow\'s End featuring rides and interior views
Rainbow\'s End which includes a park and rides

Where to stay in South Auckland

Butterfly Creek showing marine life

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Treasure Island Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
Rainbow\'s End which includes a pool, a water park and rides

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.

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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.

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Mangere Bridge

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

Mangere Bridge
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Wiri

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

Wiri
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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.

Māngere East
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
14 Airpark Drive, Auckland
The price is NZ$195 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$195
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,416 reviews)
"Had a great stay, best pillows ever!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is NZ$314 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$314
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,947 reviews)
"So convenient"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
The price is NZ$197 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$197
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,350 reviews)
"Budget hotel"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
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The Sebel Auckland Manukau

The Sebel Auckland Manukau

4.5 out of 5
16 Lakewood Court, Manukau, Auckland
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (482 reviews)
"The restaurant food was very good. T"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

The Sebel Auckland Manukau
MCentral Apartments Manukau

MCentral Apartments Manukau

4 out of 5
17 Putney Way, Auckland
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Westfield Manukau ...
6.6/10 (757 reviews)
"Really nice apartment. Next to mall and transport. Unfortunately a few dodgy people hanging around outside the door always smoking and people completely out of it wandering around. Close to train and bus so guess thats the crowd you get."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

MCentral Apartments Manukau
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport

Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport

4 out of 5
17 Amersham Way, Auckland
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,495 reviews)
"Nice little apartment for me and the kids to stay over night."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
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Popular places to visit

Rainbow\'s End featuring rides

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.

Rainbow's End
Butterfly Creek showing interior views and marine life

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.

Butterfly Creek
Ambury Regional Park

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.

Ambury Regional Park
Sky Tower showing a city, central business district and a high-rise building

Sky Tower

Ascend the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand for stunning views over Auckland. Dine in the rotating restaurant or take a dive from a height of 194 metres.

Sky Tower
Auckland Ferry Terminal which includes a marina and city views

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.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
Eden Park

Eden Park

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Eden Park

Activities

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

NZ$291
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

NZ$365
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

NZ$450
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

NZ$160
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Whale & dolphin watching, Auckland

Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

NZ$209
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise
Picture 9 for Activity From Auckland : Waitomo Caves and Rotorua with Te Puia

Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour

NZ$359
per adult
Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour
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Cities near South Auckland

Sky Tower which includes a high-rise building, a city and city views

Auckland

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Ardmore

Photo by Paula Norton

Papakura

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Clevedon