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 Villa Maria Auckland Winery and Otuataua Stonefields while you're in town.
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
Travelers like the parks in Mangere Bridge, and Ambury Regional Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Novotel Auckland Airport
Great stay
Reviewed on Nov 17, 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 Nov 17, 2025
ibis budget Auckland Airport
Nice staff breakfast a bonus.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 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 Nov 9, 2025
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Nice location it’s where is Hindi place near to airport is well
Reviewed on Nov 12, 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 Nov 10, 2025
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.
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.
Auckland Zoo
The pygmy marmoset and the massive white rhino are among the rare wildlife you’ll find here, along with species from across New Zealand and beyond.
Things to do
Hell's Gate Mud Spa & Thermal Park Group Day Tour from Auckland
Auckland Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Infinity Float Tank Experience for Couples
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
