South Auckland
Travel 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
Travelers come to Manukau for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while you're in town.
Mangere
Mangere is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Otuataua Stonefields and JKs Driving Range while you're in town.
Mangere Bridge
Travelers 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
Māngere East might not have many top sights, but Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Otara Markets are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Very nice hotel, very close to the airport if you arrive late and have a hot car. Easy parking, staff is excellent every shift, bar and restaurant. Will be back.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Buffet only
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Great place to stay near the airport with shuttle. Rooms were updated and quiet.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Clean spacious rooms & amazing staff & beautiful view of the LDS temple.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Room was nice and clean. Easy check in.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Nice apartment close to everything.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
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. Check out 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. Check out 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Romantic Auckland Sunset tour with Winery & Thermal pool
Auckland West Vineyard Tour with lunch and tastings incl
Auckland Thermal Pool and Muriwai Beach Sunset Day tour
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
