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 Mount Mangere are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Great place to stay near the airport with shuttle. Rooms were updated and quiet.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Buffet only
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
We got in late and had to leave early. Check-in was pretty easy and thankfully the restaurant was open late so we were still able to get dinner.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
The staff and amenities are awesome
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
The kitchen was stocked well. Clean rooms great stay
Reviewed on Jan 19, 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.
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
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Rotorua Māori Village and Activity Combinations from Auckland
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
