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 Moana Nui-a Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre 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 Crater Hill are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pullman Auckland Airport
Excellent airport hotel! Walking distance from the rental car return and the international terminal. Clean, beautiful rooms and friendly, knowlegable staff. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
excellent place staff friendly
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Cost a lot for a hotel without pool or spa. And has a 2% surcharge on top of the room price.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
I didn’t eat at the hotel but menu looks good
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
handy location , nice sunny room ( carpark side ) Great shower.Given location near major mall , some very late night noise from music and cars( weekend ) Street signage is very poor and impossible to see in the dark Easier to locate no 15 ( cant miss it ! ) go down the driveway next door and into ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Amazing staff / Simple and efficient check in and check out process / Really good kitchen area
Reviewed on Apr 14, 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.
Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
During your visit to Auckland, you can enjoy retail therapy 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.
Due Drop Events Centre
Learn about the events happening at Due Drop Events Centre during your trip to Auckland. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
