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 Hunters Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pullman Auckland Airport
Clean room, regularly cleaned, great service especially in the restaurant which has amazing views and even more delicious food.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Nice clean tidy room and good facilities.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Novotel Auckland Airport
Yes
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Very friendly and helpful front desk staff and excellent location. Room comfy and quiet and i appreciated the microwave and coffee espresso machine. There were a couple of stains on carpet and I think there should have been more milk and kitchen accessories available eg bottle opener and spoons to ...
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

MCentral Apartments Manukau
Good
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Staff were lovely. Very close to shops and playground. No kitchen table or chairs in our 2 bdrm unit (although they were in the photos when booked). Very small living space and bedrooms. Underground parking was secure (costs extra) and had dishwasher/washing machine/drier.
Reviewed on Mar 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.
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 Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

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

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket





